The National Defense Authorization Act, normally one of the more bipartisan bills Congress passes each year, narrowly passed, 216-212. Six Democrats voted for the bill, and seven Republicans voted against it.
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The National Defense Authorization Act, normally one of the more bipartisan bills Congress passes each year, narrowly passed, 216-212. Six Democrats voted for the bill, and seven Republicans voted against it.
For decades, China’s maritime pressure on Taiwan centered on the major shipping strait separating the two neighbors. Now, Beijing is piling unprecedented pressure on its Pacific coast — a vital lifeline with U.S. allies.
It was the first regular port call in nearly nine months during a patrol that included 208 consecutive days at sea, 200 days in a combat zone and concerns about…