81 Democrats Vote With GOP for Military Budget Barring Gaza Death Toll Citations
On Wednesday, the House overwhelmingly passed a $900 billion military budget in a bill that also bans the Pentagon from citing the official death toll from Israel’s genocide in Gaza and restricts health care for trans youth. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed 281 to 140, with 81 Democrats and nearly all Republicans voting “yes.” It sets aside $895 billion for military…