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Democrats Block Defense Bill Over Iran | Tucson News
Senate Democrats just torpedoed a massive Pentagon funding bill, citing President Trump’s renewed bombing campaign in Iran as a red flag. Led by Chuck Schumer, they argue the bill would legitimize reckless escalation and risk dragging the U.S. into a “forever war.” With Republicans largely backing the White House, Democrats demand an amendment to end the conflict before they’ll vote — and the administration is already eyeing a separate, even larger funding package. Meanwhile, House Republicans may push for a scaled-down version, as some GOP members balk at the ballooning defense budget —…
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