Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House – US politics live

Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization ActSign up for the Breaking News US emailIn addition to passing the National Defense Authorization Act – a key plank of the president’s plan to spend $1.5tn on the military in the 2027 fiscal year – House Republicans on Wednesday agreed to begin the process of writing a $95bn bill to fund the war with Iran.The passage of this budget resolution paves the way for the creation of a reconciliation bill, which can advance through the Senate under special rules