The House passed its $1.15 trillion defense policy bill and advanced a measure to help cover the rising costs of the Iran war — with Republicans steamrolling Democrats. Both measur

The House passed its $1.15 trillion defense policy bill and advanced a measure to help cover the rising costs of the Iran war — with Republicans steamrolling Democrats. Both measures face a difficult path to becoming law, however. Link House passes $1.15 trillion defense bill, tees up billions more for Iran war Republicans advanced both measures despite fierce resistance from Democrats, who say Congress has failed to rein in the Trump administration’s use of military force.