
The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee will oppose final passage of the $895.2 billion fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization over its inclusion of a GOP-led provision blocking coverage of certain medical treatments for the transgender children of service members. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), the HASC ranking member, confirmed his position on Tuesday following the House’s vote along party lines to approve the rule for floor consideration of FY ‘25 NDAA, with the lower chamber expected to…