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US House Approves Department of War Renaming in Defense Bill

Updated 2026-07-23 14:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The U.S. House of Representatives approved the renaming of the Department of Defense to the 'Department of War' in the annual defense policy bill, which includes a $1.15 trillion spending request for national security and pay raises.

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The Hill
House lawmakers approved the renaming of the Defense Department to the “Department of War” in the body’s majority vote for the annual defense policy bill on Wednesday.   The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a $1.15 trillion spending request for national security and pay
2026-07-23 14:10 UTC
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