Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban of transgender health care for military children

President Joe Biden signed a defense bill authorizing pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boosting military spending to $895 billion, despite objections to provisions targeting transgender medical treatments for children. The Senate passed the bill 85-14, with House Democrats divided, leading to a 281-140 vote. The legislation also focuses on countering China, increasing military technology investments, and restricting the purchase of Chinese products, and awaits backing from a spending package.

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