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Trump Vetoes Defense Spending Bill

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   U.S. President Donald Trump Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy
   bill, objecting to the package, which had broad bipartisan support in
   Congress, and calling the measure a "gift" to China and Russia.

   The National Defense Authorization Act would have authorized $740
   billion in military programs and given 3% pay raises to members of the
   military. The NDAA also guides Pentagon policy on issues such as troops
   levels, weapons systems and personnel matters.

   House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Trump's veto "an act of staggering
   recklessness that harms our troops."