The Senate Democrats blocked the $1.15 trillion annual defense authorization bill due to partisan disagreements over defense and non-defense spending levels. The motion failed 50-46, needing 60 votes. Four senators missed the vote. The bill includes a 3.6% pay raise for troops and funds for military families. Democrats opposed it citing the resumption of military conflict with Iran and Trump’s failure to seek congressional authorization. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker called the Democratic move unprecedented. The speaker criticized the lack of bipartisan cooperation and the worsening fiscal situation under Trump’s administration, highlighting the uncontrolled deficit and spending.
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Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
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