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Dec 11, 2025 The House of Representatives passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act with oversight conditions and alliance commitments Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The bill used legislation to shape military policy, constrain executive discretion, and reaffirm Congress's role in defense priorities.
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- US House passes $900bn defense bill — The US House of Representatives passed a defense policy bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs, including a 3.8% pay raise for troops and changes to the Department of Defense's weapon procurement process.
- US House passes 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — The US House of Representatives has passed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes $900 billion in defense spending, $8 billion more than requested by President Trump.
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Dec 10, 2025 Montana youth plaintiffs asked the Montana Supreme Court to enforce its earlier climate ruling Tier 1 · Primary Institutions and Governance
The petition tested whether courts could compel state officials to obey constitutional rulings when legislatures passed conflicting laws.
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- Montana youth activists file petition for court enforcement of climate ruling — On December 9, 2025, 13 of the 16 youth plaintiffs from the landmark Held v.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
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Dec 7, 2025 The EPA rolled back toxic chemical rules and advanced pesticide approvals Corroborated Economic Structure
The rollback shifted regulatory costs and risks away from industry and onto the public, reflecting agency choices that favored private economic interests.
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- Trump EPA rolls back rules on toxic chemicals — The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), led by Administrator Lee Zeldin, has rolled back regulations on toxic chemicals and fast-tracked pesticide approvals.
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