Washington Week with The Atlantic
GOP amendments could spell trouble defense bill passage
Show title: Washington Week with The Atlantic
Video title: GOP amendments could spell trouble defense bill passage
Video duration: 12m 31sVideo description: The House Freedom Caucus picked up a win after they pressured Speaker McCarthy to add controversial amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. That includes bans on racial diversity programs and the military paying for gender-affirming care or covering travel for service members seeking an abortion. But what McCarthy gained with the right could jeopardize the bill’s ultimate passage.
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Molly Ball, author of “Pelosi,” a new biography of the speaker of the House, discussed Nancy Pelosi’s history, her leadership of the party and key moments from her career. The discussion was part of a new segment, “The Washington Week Bookshelf.”
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