House Approves $150 Billion Defense Spending Hike | JQJO

The House Armed Services Committee approved a $150 billion increase to defense spending, despite Democratic opposition. The bill, passed 35-21, includes funding for shipbuilding, munitions, and a missile shield. Democrats unsuccessfully proposed amendments addressing concerns about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership, the Signalgate scandal, and potential conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk. The bill now moves to the House Budget Committee for inclusion in a larger spending package utilizing the reconciliation process to avoid a Democratic filibuster. Key Democratic concerns included inefficient spending and the potential weakening of military readiness.