Defense Bill Approves $886 Billion in Spending, Bolsters Support for Taiwan as It Faces China Threat
• Bill authorizes record $886 billion in defense spending, a 3% increase over last year
• Includes measures to address competition with China, including new training assistance for Taiwan
• Extends key domestic surveillance authority by 4 months
• Purchases equipment like ships, helicopters, submarines, rockets, and bombs
• Drops "culture war" provisions related to abortion access for servicemembers and transgender healthcare that were in House version