United States — United States Department of Defense & Mike Johnson

United States — United States Department of Defense: Would be renamed to Department of War; receives record funding; faces cash shortage according to Hegseth.

Mike Johnson: Speaker who advanced the budget resolution and NDAA despite internal GOP divisions.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense initiated a revision of its religious affiliations list, which led to the exclusion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the Christian category, sparking controversy and criticism from Latter-day Saints and their political representatives. The United States — United States Department of Defense later removed the Christian label from 20 other traditions to avoid making claims on faith legitimacy.

Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson, a U.S. Senator from Utah and a Latter-day Saint, publicly challenged the United States — United States Department of Defense's exclusion of his faith from the Christian list, asserting his church's Christian identity.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The DoD is the beneficiary of the defense policy bill and budget resolution funding; delays could impact procurement and operations.

Mike Johnson: As House Speaker, Johnson is leading the effort to pass the legislation; his leadership is tested by a narrow majority and internal opposition.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The Department of Defense would be replenished under the broader GOP budget package mentioned as an alternative plan.

Mike Johnson: Lee led the group of senators refusing to adjourn without the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. He expressed disappointment but acknowledged the political reality.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon manages the war effort, facing budget shortfalls and requests for supplemental funding.

Mike Johnson: House Speaker Johnson has supported Trump's war efforts and pushed budget packages.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>>'s inspector general launched a joint review of the US war with Iran>>>.

Mike Johnson: Mike Johnson>>>, as House Speaker, attempted to prevent the passage of the war powers resolution, reflecting the internal Republican struggle over Donald Trump>>>'s foreign policy.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The Pentagon budget includes an amendment to assess options to reduce Russian influence.

Mike Johnson: Wilson secured a Pentagon amendment to assess options to reduce Russian influence in Syria.