Congress funds Pentagon’s new low-yield nuclear warhead

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Congress has approved money for a controversial new low-yield nuclear warhead after lawmakers passed an annual spending package on Thursday.

The legislation, along with $65 million for the warhead called the W76-2, passed the House in a final 377-20 vote and is headed to President Trump’s desk for signature.

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