The House approved an $839 billion defense bill that exceeds the Pentagon’s request, exposes major budgeting flaws, and adds funding for programs the military didn’t want, prompting criticism that lawmakers are padding the package with politically motivated “pork” while blocking amendments to curb spending or limit war powers; supporters frame the expansion as essential for readiness, while opponents warn it entrenches waste and diverts resources from domestic needs as the bill heads to the Senate under tight deadlines.

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