House Committee Approves $1.1 Trillion Defense Budget, Backs Pentagon Renaming

The House Appropriations Committee has passed a defense funding bill, allocating $1.1 trillion for military spending and supporting the proposed renaming of the Pentagon to the Department of War. The legislation, approved by a 34-27 vote, also includes provisions for tiered pay raises for service members and aims to address historical under-investment in military aircraft and ships. This bill outlines significant financial and structural changes for the nation's defense.