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Arlington National Cemetery remains closed after bomb threat
“The public is requested to avoid the area and wait for updates posted to our social media platforms.”
By Federal Times staff
Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago.
Latest fight over defense bill may push final passage into 2021
The annual defense authorization bill has hit yet another procedural roadblock, this time over an unrelated fight over stimulus checks related to the ongoing pandemic.
Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill
A total of 109 Republicans joined with Democrats to approve the override, which would be the first of Trump’s presidency.
Trump vetoes defense bill, but Congress appears poised to override him
The president waited until the last moment to issue his attempted block of the massive defense policy measure.
Massive spending bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump
Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths.
By Andrew Taylor, The Associated Press
Trump repeats his vow to veto the defense budget bill, but won’t say when
The $740.5 defense authorization bill contains thousands of Pentagon reforms, pay re-authorizations and new program starts for 2021.
Trump raises China concerns as reason to veto defense bill
Republican and Democratic lawmakers say the National Defense Authorization Act would be tough on China.
Timing on defense bill veto could cause problems for Congress, military
President Donald Trump has vowed to block the $740.5 defense authorization bill despite bipartisan support for the measure.
Sen. Rand Paul delays defense bill vote over troop drawdowns
Paul's objections on Thursday threatened another must-pass bill, a one-week spending measure that would keep the government open through Dec. 18.
Defying Trump, House approves defense bill with veto-proof majority
The House defied a veto threat from President Donald Trump on Tuesday and approved a $740.5 billion defense policy bill that Trump opposes because it doesn’t repeal a prized liability shield for social media firms.
By Joe Gould