The Senate and House are at odds over a defense bill, with the Senate passing its $886 billion legislation without social-policy measures favored by the House. Republican lawmakers in Congress have introduced LGBTQ-related measures, targeting federal spending on trans health care and pride flag displays, reflecting conservative-dominated legislatures' bills enacted at the state level. The House has narrowly passed an $886 billion defense-policy bill with controversial amendments restricting abortion access, banning transgender healthcare for troops, and eliminating offices and personnel dedicated to promoting diversity in the military.

Political Clash Over Defense Bill