WASHINGTON (AP) – The Democratic-controlled House voted overwhelmingly to override President Donald Trump’s defense policy bill, setting the stage for what would be the president’s first veto override. Members of the House voted 322-87 to override the veto on Monday, more than the two-thirds required to override. The Senate, which …
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Palm Beach, Fla. (AP) – President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as the government shutdown is looming and the COVID relief is stuck in balance. Trump, at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach for the holidays, had no event on his public schedule after questioning a huge …
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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy bill, threatening to veto the move to establish the first override vote for his presidency, which has broad bipartisan support in Congress. The bill was passed by the U.S. %% guarantees salary increases for soldiers and authorizes …
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WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a new argument for threatening to veto the annual defense policy bill. Which covers the military budget for equipment and increases payments for service members: China. He did not mention his concerns. Republican lawmakers said the comprehensive defense policy bill sent …
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Salem, ore. (AP) – When the Elect Oral Rally College Ledge meets on Monday, its opponents are hoping it marks the beginning of the end of this century, with the trend of losing the popular vote twice for the presidency this century. This year’s presidential race provides the latest impetus …
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