Senate passes defense bill that defies Trump and forces sharing of boat strike videos

Photo: Secretary Pete Hegseth of the Department of War makes remarks at a gathering of top military leadership, Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia. Photo credit: Official White House photo by Daniel Torok via Flickr. US government work. Article by Connor O’Brien. Politico – December 17, 2025.

The Senate on Wednesday delivered a clear rebuke of President Donald Trump’s authority, signing off on legislation that could force the Pentagon to turn over footage of strikes against suspected drug smugglers and rein in the administration’s ability to limit troops abroad. The annual defense policy bill cleared the chamber in a wide bipartisan vote after it passed the House last week. Trump is expected to sign the measure, despite the White House’s misgivings with some provisions. […]

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