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NDAA

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Rep. Pat Fallon outlines pay raises, health expansions and merit rules in House FY27 NDAA

Jul 26, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX), chair of the House Armed Services military personnel subcommittee, speaking during consideration of the FY27 NDAA. He thanks leadership, details quality-of-life improvements including a substantial pay raise, expanded child care, health-system overhaul, dental coverage increases, and protections for uniformed doctors, plus defense industrial base investments via wage-grade reforms.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Williams discusses narrow NDAA House passage, SAVE America Act attachment, Iran war funding

Jul 23, 2026

The segment features an interview with House Small Business Committee Chairman Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX) on the recent House passage of the FY2026 NDAA. It covers the narrow 216-212 vote, attachment to the SAVE America Act, Senate prospects, recess timing, Iran war supplemental funding, public opinion, and comments from Rep. Ralph Norman on military options. Williams defends the legislation and war policy while addressing Republican defections and midterm risks. Sourcing relies on the congressman's statements and the anchor's framing of recent votes and polls.

▶ Source: House Committee on Small Business

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Jackson backs FY27 NDAA with $1.3B SOCOM boost, Department of War rename

Jul 23, 2026

Forbes Breaking News aired Rep. Ronny Jackson's House floor remarks supporting HR 8800, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act. Jackson, chairman of the Intelligence and Special Operations Subcommittee, highlighted increased resources for special operations forces, intelligence capabilities, and industrial base reforms. He noted an approximate $1.3 billion boost for US Special Operations Command, an ISR strategy provision, UAS training space, foreign military sales integration, and restoring the Department of War name. He thanked Chairman Rogers and ranking member Jason Crow before urging passage.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Massie and AOC oppose Section 219 of FY2027 NDAA on U.S.-Israel defense tech cooperation

Jul 22, 2026

The video discusses opposition to Section 219 of the FY2027 NDAA, which establishes a U.S.-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative. It highlights statements from AOC, Thomas Massie, Rand Paul, and Mondaire Jones criticizing the provision as compromising U.S. sovereignty. The host notes bipartisan pushback against deeper integration of military technology and supply chains with Israel, questions GOP silence, and contrasts it with expectations of Republican restraint on foreign alliances. The segment references the House vote on the NDAA and urges viewers to examine civics and government limits.

▶ Source: Maj Toure

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Senator Cramer discusses NDAA block and $94 billion budget framework amid Iran conflict

Jul 15, 2026

The segment features Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) interviewed by Tony Perkins on Washington Watch. They open with discussion of Senator Lindsey Graham's reported passing and his sister Darlene's swearing-in, then shift to Democrats blocking the annual NDAA in protest of the Iran conflict. Cramer criticizes the move as harming troops and driven by internal Democratic pressures. The interview closes with House Republicans' $94 billion reconciliation budget framework, including defense and Save America Act elements.

▶ Source: Kevin Cramer

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Senate procedural vote on FY2027 NDAA fails 50-46; US-Iran strikes resume

Jul 14, 2026

The segment opens with Senate floor proceedings on a motion to proceed to S.4784, the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The clerk reports the bill authorizing FY2027 military appropriations; a recorded vote shows 50 yeas and 46 nays, falling short of the 60-vote threshold, so the motion fails and a reconsideration motion is entered.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News

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Democrats Criticize $1.6 Trillion NDAA Request and Trump-Class Battleship Proposal

Jun 29, 2026

Forbes Breaking News clip from a House Rules Committee hearing features Reps. Jim McGovern and Adam Smith opposing the FY2027 NDAA. They highlight a combined $1.6 trillion defense topline and question a proposed battleship class. Segments cover cost-of-living concerns, a Trump quote on housing legislation versus the SAVE America Act, and critiques of administration policies including tariffs and energy decisions. Sourcing is limited to the two Democratic members speaking in the hearing.

▶ Source: Forbes Breaking News