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U.S. Marines fire at targets during a high-explosive weapons range on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2020.

House defense bill strips Confederate base names, curbs president’s powers in troop deployments

House lawmakers on Tuesday passed their $740.5 billion plan for the annual defense authorization bill, including provisions for a hefty military pay raise next year, new restrictions on the president’s war powers and requirements that the Defense Department rename bases honoring Confederate leaders.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

3 years ago

Defense policy deal creates Space Force, sidesteps border wall controversy

Lawmakers involved in annual defense authorization negotiations finalized a sweeping deal late Monday.

4 years ago

Defense lawmakers set aggressive schedule for NDAA

Lawmakers plan a sprint to pass the National Defense Authorization Act this month.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

4 years ago

House votes to curb Trump’s war powers, challenging Senate to act

The House has passed legislation with limits on President Donald Trump’s ability to strike Iran without the consent of Congress.

4 years ago

War powers debate teed up for defense policy bill

The Democratic-controlled House is expected to vote this week on several measures to limit the president’s power to wage war on Iran and aid the Saudi war in Yemen.

4 years ago

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