The U.S. House of Representatives passed two major pieces of legislation on Wednesday: the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and a $95 billion budget reconciliation framework. Six Democrats joined the Republican majority to support the annual defense policy bill. The budget framework, known as Reconciliation 3.0, now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
Earlier in the day, President Donald Trump traveled to Marietta, Georgia, to deliver remarks on the economy. During the event, he discussed the launch of new "Trump Accounts" and criticized Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), who is currently seeking reelection. Trump began his Wednesday schedule at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware before traveling to Georgia.
In other legislative activity, Pentagon officials held a briefing for House lawmakers regarding ongoing military concerns involving Iran. Meanwhile, Connecticut Democrats issued a warning regarding Yale University's tax status, and voters in Massachusetts moved closer to a ballot question regarding the repeal of marijuana legalization after a legal challenge was rejected.