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House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite concerns The fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in spending for the military, passed 216 to 212.
US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. military action against Iran…
States call out big businesses with employees on Medicaid As the deadline looms for states to enforce new work requirements, some state lawmakers seek to publicly name the largest companies that have …
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What to know about the Seattle Center shooting that left 3 dead Police said the gunfire erupted when at least two people began firing at one another at the Bite of Seattle event near the Space Needle.
