Incoming Senate GOP Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) speaks to reporters on Dec. 10, 2024. Photo: Senate Republicans livestream.
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The Senate on Tuesday narrowly passed the massive reconciliation bill with $150 billion for defense that the Pentagon has built into its fiscal year 2026 spending plans, sending the measure to the House.
The lower chamber is expected to take up the “One Big…