//In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly four years ago. In an extraordinary New Year’s Day session, the Republican-controlled Senate easily turned aside the veto.

Lawmakers dismissed Trump’s objections to the $740 billion