Friday, the Senate voted to override President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorizations Act. Doing so guaranteed benefits for some Vietnam Era veterans and those serving on active duty.
The Senate wrapped up a rare New Year’s Day session with Republicans rejectingPresident Donald Trump’s demand for 2,000 dollar (£1,462) Covid-19 aid chequesand overriding his veto of a sweeping..
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President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Friday overrode his veto for the first time in his nearly four years in office, pushing through a defense policy bill against his..
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