Honestly, seeing the defense bill get caught up in these partisan issues is pretty frustrating

It's supposed to be about ensuring our national security, not a battleground for restricting abortion access or rolling back the rights of transgender troops. The fact that it's diverged from its six-decade tradition of bipartisan support really highlights how polarized things have gotten. And tying in diversity initiatives as a point of contention? It's like we're moving backwards instead of focusing on what should be a unifying goal: the safety and security of our country.