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Defense Bill Passes House & Trump Trial Paused | Afternoon Update | 12.14.23
Dec 14, 2023
06:08
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The podcast discusses the passing of a defense policy bill, concerns from Republicans, and the pausing of Trump's trial. It also highlights the arrest of individuals planning a terror attack in Denmark, Ohio Senate approving a bill banning transgender medical treatments, Boston's Mayor apologizing for a controversial party invite, and an Australian woman arrested for stealing a donut truck.
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- The defense policy bill passed by the US House of Representatives includes aid for Ukraine, resources to counter China, and a significant raise for military servicemen, but some Republicans are concerned about social program inclusions.
- The trial of Donald Trump on charges of election interference has been paused as the appeals court reviews his claim of prosecutorial immunity, with a ruling expected by March and all written filings due by January 2nd.
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US House of Representatives Passes Defense Policy Bill
The US House of Representatives has passed a defense policy bill that authorizes aid for Ukraine and provides increased resources to counter the Chinese presence in the Indo-Pacific. The bill also includes a 5.4% raise for military servicemen, the largest increase in over a decade. However, some Republicans, such as Representative Chip Roy, have expressed reservations about the inclusion of various social programs in the bill.
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