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Democrats Block $1T Defense Bill | Dayton News
Senate Democrats just slammed the brakes on a $1 trillion defense bill—45 votes against it—amid rising tensions with Iran, as the U.S. restores port blockades and ships face renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Lawmakers are split over whether the president has the authority to wage war without clear congressional approval, forcing a reckoning over troop support versus constitutional checks. Republicans are furious, calling it political sabotage, while everyday Americans feel the economic sting of prolonged conflict—higher gas prices, rising costs. With elections looming, this standoff…
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