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Senate Democrats just derailed the National Defense Authorization Act, blocking it from even being voted on — arguing Congress can’t approve a sweeping defense bill while Trump’s military actions in Iran proceed without their consent. With just 59 votes, the bill’s consideration failed, forcing Republicans to scramble for a procedural workaround to bring it back. Democrats insist on a separate vote on military action in Iran before approving the defense package, while Republicans call it a vital national security tool and accuse Democrats of weaponizing the bill for political leverage. This year’s showdown marks a rare fracture in the long-standing bipartisan tradition of passing the NDAA — now caught in the crosshairs of war powers and partisan politics.

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