July 11, 2023: Why the Pentagon policy showdown is just getting started

The National Defense Authorization Act and its 1,500 amendments are headed to the House Rules Committee today, but Kevin McCarthy can’t exhale just yet. Proposals regarding abortion, diversity and medical treatment for transgender troops are worrying Democrats. Plus, Turkey shocks the world by advancing Sweden’s NATO bid. All that, and the rest of the news you need to know today. Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels talks with senior defense reporter Connor O’Brien.

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