Senate passes $858B military spending bill

1/4 Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., cheered the Senate’s passing of the annual defense bill Thursday, saying it ensures the military has the resources it needs to defend the United States of America. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Dec. 15 (UPI) — Senate lawmakers Thursday overwhelming passed the annual defense policy bill that allocates $858 billion for the Pentagon to spend during the next fiscal year, and includes an increase in military aid for Ukraine and Taiwan while rescinding the Biden administration’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for service members. The bill, titled the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization…