House approves GOP-supported US-Israel military integration

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives approved a $1.15 trillion military spending bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027, on Wednesday with a 219-206 vote, largely along party lines. A key point of contention was Section 219, which aims to increase US-Israel military integration in research and development, and Section 622, which expands intelligence sharing. Democrats largely opposed the bill, with Rep. Ilhan Omar stating, "Americans want no part in Netanyahu’s genocidal regime." The primary driver of Democratic opposition was the inclusion of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote. The bill now proceeds to the Senate.