House Passes Defense Bill with Pay Raise for Troops and Elimination of DEI Programs

The House passed a defense bill that gives junior enlisted troops a pay raise and eliminates DEI programs at the Pentagon. The bill also addresses transgender healthcare coverage and other military-related issues.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2024

The House is set to vote on the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a 1% increase in defense budget, a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops, and efforts to eliminate DEI programs at the Pentagon.

Impact of Transgender Healthcare Practices on Children

Dr. Hillary Cass, author of a report on transgender healthcare for children, is facing abuse and threats, including being advised to avoid public transport due to security concerns. The report challenges the use of puberty-blocking drugs for children, stating there is little evidence to support their efficacy and warning of potential risks. The UK's National Health Service has stopped routinely providing puberty blockers to children in most cases, but concerns remain about loopholes that could allow activist physicians to continue prescribing them.