BUDGET/DEFENSE/VETO: “President Donald Trump said Thursday [Dec. 17, 2020] he will reject the sweeping defense bill that authorizes a topline of $740 billion in spending and outlines Pentagon policy…
Congress must now vote again to override Trump…
The bill, which typically passes with strong bipartisan support and veto-proof majorities, authorizes a topline of $740 billion in spending and outlines Pentagon policy. It has been passed for nearly six consecutive decades.”
-Amanda Macias and Kevin Breuninger, “Trump says he will veto $740 billion defense bill, breaking with Republican-led Senate,” CNBC.com, Dec. 17, 2020