House passes $612 billion defense bill amid veto threat
The House approved a 612 billion defense policy bill despite a veto threat, with 269 voting for and 151 against. It redirects 89 billion into an emergency war fund, strengthens Guantanamo restrictions, funds Ukraine aid, restores A 10 support, and adds a hostage rescue coordinator, while critics warn it bypasses spending caps and jeopardizes domestic programs.