From Al Jazeera · Joseph Stepansky · · 1m
Democrats eye stripping Israel military measure from Pentagon bill
After midterm gains, Democrats say they can remove a controversial provision integrating US and Israeli military industries from a $1.15 trillion defence package.
In brief
After midterm gains, Democrats say they can remove a controversial provision integrating US and Israeli military industries from a $1.15 trillion defence package. Democrats gained ground in midterms and now say they can strip a measure integrating US and Israeli military industries from a $1.15 trillion Pentagon…
Democrats gain leverage after midterms
After a commanding performance in the United States midterm elections, advocates say Democrats are uniquely positioned to strip a controversial measure from Pentagon funding.
The bill and what it contains
The Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act is a sprawling one point one five trillion dollar package that includes funding for President Donald Trump's military priorities, including the Golden Dome missile shield and his…
Democrats already opposed the full bill
Democratic leadership had already opposed the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, a sprawling package that, along with supplemental bills, includes much of President Donald Trump's military wishlist.
The bottom line
Democrats gained ground in midterms and now say they can strip a measure integrating US and Israeli military industries from a $1.15 trillion Pentagon funding bill.
