White House Threatens Veto of GOP Defense Bill Over Abortion, Transgender, and Pay Policies

White House threatens to veto House GOP defense spending bill, saying it includes divisive policies on abortion, transgender troops, and more.
Bill blocks Pentagon policies allowing troops to travel for abortions and access gender transition surgery/hormones.
White House opposes House plan to significantly raise junior enlisted military pay before upcoming review.
Administration objects to $1B cut to Pentagon civilian workforce funding, warning of impacts.
Bill prevents retirement of certain Navy ships despite Pentagon seeking to do so to save money.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 9:51:27 PM