💨 Abstract

The U.S. House approved the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a pay raise for service members, increased oversight of the Department of Defense, and provisions to reopen D.C.'s airspace to military flyovers. This move has sparked controversy due to Section 373, which critics argue rolls back safety measures implemented after a fatal midair collision in January. The National Transportation Safety Board, families of the victims, D.C.

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