Senate Overrides Trump's Defense Bill Veto

The Senate voted 81-13 to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the $740 billion National Defense Authorization Act on Friday. This comes after the House voted 322-87 Monday to override Trump's veto. The bill includes funding for military programs, construction projects, a 3% pay raise for military, and renaming of military bases named for Confederate generals. Trump vetoed the defense bill last week for its potential to restrict the president's ability to withdraw troops, and because it excludes a repeal of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This marks Congress' first veto override of Trump's administration; the president has vetoed nine bills during his presidency. Some left- and center-rated outlets highlighted this story as an example of the divide between Congress and the president over defense and security legislation. Some right-rated outlets tended to focus on Trump's objections and the contents of the bill.