Trump vetoes defense bill, setting up possible override vote

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President Donald Trump has vetoed the annual defense policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has broad bipartisan support in Congress and potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency

The bill affirms 3% pay raises for U.S. troops and authorizes more than $740 billion in military programs and construction.