hard-to-watch-at-times, grilling on capitol hill. president biden, the new deals between the country concerning the border. we are moments away from hearing from the pentagon after the u.s. launched air strikes against iranian linked targets in syria. that happened after a u.s. contractor was killed and others wounded during a drone strike in the country. our nbc reporters are following all of the latest developments as we wait for the pentagon update on those air strikes in syria. i want to bring in nbc s dan de luce. what do we know, dan, and what have we expected to learn from the briefing? what are the questions that are still out there? reporter: there are a lot of questions still about this whole episode. the first thing is perhaps why the head of central command, when he testified before congress yesterday didn t mention this lethal incident in which this drone killed an american contractor there at that base in northeastern syria. there s also a question about the
austin unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at improving the lives of our dedicated military force and families. it consists of six actions that address needs and education, child care, parental leave and career advancement. the department of defense is committed to working with congress and other stake holders to ensure the successful implementation of these measures. the plan directs the following, kindergarten at dod schools, dependent care flexible spending accounts for service members, improvements to the exceptional family member program, expanded spouse eligibility for career advancement account financial assistance, and continuing efforts purportability for professional licensees for military families. secretary austin and the department of defense are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for service members and their families
could have more power. you know what we can do in appropriation bills? we can put legislation in that changes and secures our border, helps us become energy independent, lets parents have a say in their kids education. watch what we are able to do the when we first after the election to lift the vaccine mandate for our military, to make sure the parents at dod schools have a say in their kids curriculum. we have shown from the if very beginning after this election some of the victories we can have. why would we lock anything in with the democrats? and think about in the, the democrats control the house, the senate and the presidency. they didn t do their job. why would the republicans help hem do their job now before we have a stronger hand to play and the gavel in 17 days? pete: it s true. it s insane that mitch mcconnell would rather work with nancy pelosi than house republicans on an omnibus bill, locking things in while they still have control. rachel: it explains a lot pete: i
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