Congress Made a Mistake in Giving a Waiver to Lloyd Austin
The better path would be to simply change the law.
Defense
Sanders Threatens to Stall Defense Veto Override Until Senate Votes on $2,000 COVID Checks
Sanders cannot indefinitely hold up the override vote, currently scheduled for Tuesday, but he can delay it until the new year.
U.S. Sanctions Turkey for Purchase of Russian Missile System
The sanctions will further strain the relationship between the two NATO members weeks before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
Senate Passes Defense Bill by Veto-Proof Margin Despite Trump Opposition
The bill was approved by a veto-proof margin of 84-16.
Section 230 Shouldn’t Be Part of the Defense-Bill Debate
Trump is threatening to veto the Defense authorization bill unless it includes reforms to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Assessing Biden’s Defense Secretary Pick
Lloyd Austin should be confirmed or rejected upon his merits and not upon his time out of uniform.
House Passes Defense Spending Bill with Veto-Proof Majority Despite Trump Opposition
The 2021 National Defense Authorization Act was passed by an overwhelming 335-78 vote.
Dem Senators Blumenthal, Tester Oppose Waiver for Biden Sec Def Confirmation
Because Joe Biden nominated Austin for defense secretary in his incoming administration, Congress must grant Austin a waiver.
McConnell Indicates Senate Will Pass Defense Bill Despite Trump Veto Threat
The National Defense Authorization Act allocates $1 trillion in U.S. defense spending and has been passed every year for the past 59 years.