Republicans Promote Military Spending Bill to Burnish Trump’s Peace-Through-Strength Strongman Image

Strengthen defense, strengthen defense, strengthen defense. Millions, billions, trillions. When are we going to focus on the American people? The only people being served by Republicans are defense contractors. We are rapidly losing the life worth defending. Health care, education, public lands, the environment, consumer protection, our multi cultural heritage, yadda yadda. But we get a ballroom. The Great Unraveling of the American way of life is underway. While you seek $350 million to ferret out non existent communists, the social fabric is disintegrating.

ENC congressmen applaud passing of defense bill. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Eastern North Carolina congressmen are applauding the passing of the National Defense Authorization Act in the House. Both Cong

House Passes Defense Bill Amid Iran War Divide. Republicans pushed through the $1.15 trillion bill over opposition from Democrats, who said backing it was akin to embracing

Congressman James Gallagher votes in favor of National Defense Authorization Act.... The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 on Wednesday, with

Does it include an Authorization for the Use of Military Force for the war with Iran?

It is a hell of a consitutional stretch, personally Unconstitutional in what the framers had in mind. Doubt our founding fathers would be okay delegating military authority to any foreign power. Especially what John Quincy Adams wrote within the Monroe Doctrine. Washington also warned us about this in his farewell address. Warned mostly about the alliance and allies. President Eisenhower warned not just about the military industrial complex corrupting our national security apparatus. Also, the academic industrial complex this flow of Federal funds was going to corrupt academy. Our public intellectuals would be captured individuals lobbying for a particular agenda or advancing good ideas of the public opinion. Cause this bill it will not be perverted or infringe on our Constitutional rights like the Patriot act. Does our legislative branch members get immunity from this as well? What happens if we have a foreign government overstep there boundaries with this agreement? Are you going to just a strong worded letter? Whether arguments can be made on both sides the Consitutional Validity. One thing is clear and can not be disputed especially under this administration and the Legislative branch. It demonstrates our government serves only special interests & lobbyists (where ever they roam) and not the American people. We do need a Third party that will be serious in stopping our country acting like an empire and be the Consitutional republic we were founded to be.

Democrats’ shameful refusal to fund the Pentagon is making AOC the heart of the party. Credit Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with embodying the lunacy that has Democrats united against funding the US military: She claimed this week that the National Defense Authorization Act poses “an

Biology Matters: Four Republicans Betray Military Readiness. On July 21, four House Republicans chose political theater and identity ideology over those fundamentals, joining every

Strengthen defense, strengthen defense, strengthen defense. Millions, billions, trillions. When are we going to focus on the American people? The only people being served by Republicans are defense contractors. We are rapidly losing the life worth defending. Health care, education, public lands, the environment, consumer protection, our multi cultural heritage, yadda yadda. But we get a ballroom. The Great Unraveling of the American way of life is underway. While you seek $350 million to ferret out non existent communists, the social fabric is disintegrating.

As you are a self-proclaimed “budget guy” (who usually whines about “spending” bills): 1) How is the absolutely massive increase in the military budget being paid for? 2) How is Trump’s self-chosen (and still unauthorized) War with Iran being paid for? 3) Why has there been no deficit or debt reduction (both have increased at a faster rate than previous sessions/budget years despite the deep deep cuts to programs which support the American people) during this Administration, and during your tenure? 4). What unrevealed “eminent danger” exists for Trump’s Republican Party to not only forsake Eisenhower’s (and Nixon’s & Reagan’s) dictums and warnings, but to wholly embrace their opposite in unbending support of the MIC? To put another way: if we spend all our money guarding our home, but none on maintaining nor building our home or the people in it, then what the he// are we guarding?? And why? Why the obsession with “Fortress America”?

As you are a self-proclaimed “budget guy” (who usually whines about “spending” bills): 1) How is the absolutely massive increase in the military budget being paid for? 2) How is Trump’s self-chosen (and still unauthorized) War with Iran being paid for? 3) Why has there been no deficit or debt reduction (both have increased at a faster rate than previous sessions/budget years despite the deep deep cuts to programs which support the American people) during this Administration, and during your tenure? 4). What unrevealed “eminent danger” exists for Trump’s Republican Party to not only forsake Eisenhower’s (and Nixon’s & Reagan’s) dictums and warnings, but to wholly embrace their opposite in unbending support of the MIC? To put another way: if we spend all our money guarding our home, but none on maintaining nor building our home or the people in it, then what the he// are we guarding?? And why? Why the obsession with “Fortress America”?

AOC roasted over defense bill claim as GOP lawmaker tells her to 'stop stoking Jew hatred'. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims the NDAA would merge parts of the U.S. military with the Israel Defense Forces, drawing sharp pushback from Republicans

So you also agree with Section 219 of the bill which is the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative?

Congressman - Why do you want to merge our military with Israel's military? That is what section 219 does.

Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez Section 1217 of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—along with its House counterpart, Section 219—proposes a major U.S.-Israel defense technology integration. It mandates the Secretary of Defense to designate an executive agent to synchronize bilateral efforts, accelerate cooperative research, and integrate Israeli technologies and intelligence streams directly into U.S. defense systems. [1, 2] Perspectives on U.S.-Israel Defense Integration Policy groups and activists are actively debating the implications of this provision, with some expressing concern over permanent military entanglement and others supporting enhanced technological cooperation. “Once embedded, this integration will be nearly impossible to reverse, as the US learned the hard way when it spent years unwinding Turkey from the F-35 program. No foreign country should gain that kind of structural leverage over US defense priorities.” “No other U.S. ally, including NATO members, has this level of statutory, permanent integration written into law. My concerns are threefold: First, this kind of long-term strategic commitment to a foreign military belongs in a treaty ratified by two-thirds…” Section 1217 of the Senate's proposed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2027 has not yet passed. The broader $1.15 trillion defense authorization bill remains stalled in the Senate due to ongoing partisan disputes over overall spending levels and objections from Democrats regarding the bill's provisions. Key Details of Section 1217 • Purpose: The provision establishes the "U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative." It is designed to accelerate joint research, development, and integration of defense technologies (like AI, autonomous systems, and cyber warfare) between the U.S. and Israel. • Controversy: Critics—including Senator Bernie Sanders—have raised concerns that the legislation deepens military integration to an unprecedented level and reduces the flexibility of future presidents to alter the security partnership. Current Legislative Status The defense legislation hit a roadblock as Democrats blocked the initial procedural vote required to begin floor debate on the package. The future of Section 1217 depends on whether the broader bill can overcome this current stalemate for full floor debate and potential amendment votes.

Investing in our military and supporting service members is something many people can agree on. At the same time, issues like transgender healthcare and participation in sports deserve respectful discussion based on evidence rather than inflammatory language. It's possible to support national defense while also debating these policies thoughtfully and respectfully.

It is a hell of a consitutional stretch, personally Unconstitutional in what the framers had in mind. Doubt our founding fathers would be okay delegating military authority to any foreign power. Especially what John Quincy Adams wrote within the Monroe Doctrine. Washington also warned us about this in his farewell address. Warned mostly about the alliance and allies. President Eisenhower warned not just about the military industrial complex corrupting our national security apparatus. Also, the academic industrial complex this flow of Federal funds was going to corrupt academy. Our public intellectuals would be captured individuals lobbying for a particular agenda or advancing good ideas of the public opinion. Cause this bill it will not be perverted or infringe on our Constitutional rights like the Patriot act. Does our legislative branch members get immunity from this as well? What happens if we have a foreign government overstep there boundaries with this agreement? Are you going to just a strong worded letter? Whether arguments can be made on both sides the Consitutional Validity. One thing is clear and can not be disputed especially under this administration and the Legislative branch. It demonstrates our government serves only special interests & lobbyists (where ever they roam) and not the American people. We do need a Third party that will be serious in stopping our country acting like an empire and be the Consitutional republic we were founded to be.

Congressman Jeff Crank speaks in favor of National Defense Authorization Act. The U.S. House narrowly passed the National Defense Authorization Act this week. It's the largest military spending bill in history at $1.5 trillion

Don’t put lipstick on a pig. We would not be in the shape we are for needing to restock our military if Trump had not attacked Iran and you standing by and ignoring your Constitutional duty to hold him to requiring Congressional right to authorize war or enforcing the War Powers Act. You are as culpable for this mess as he is.

Investing in our military and supporting service members is something many people can agree on. At the same time, issues like transgender healthcare and participation in sports deserve respectful discussion based on evidence rather than inflammatory language. It's possible to support national defense while also debating these policies thoughtfully and respectfully.

SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Crazy conspiracy theories are undermining America's defense. National Defense Authorization Act improves United States-Israel defense technology cooperation, which will help make American troops safer

Investing in our military and supporting service members is something many people can agree on. At the same time, issues like transgender healthcare and participation in sports deserve respectful discussion based on evidence rather than inflammatory language. It's possible to support national defense while also debating these policies thoughtfully and respectfully.