The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a historic $1.15 trillion defense budget for 2027 amidst rising military tensions with Iran. Passed with a narrow 216-212 vote, the legislation includes a significant pay raise for service members and funding for a new missile defense system dubbed the 'Golden Dome'. The bill now heads to the Senate, although it faces intense opposition from Democrats, who criticize the inclusion of controversial voting regulations and increased military cooperation with Israel.