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Things. >> we're going to talk more coming up in the program about what the white house has to do. dana, matt, it's great to see you. thank you. the president did get some good news though. the federal deficit is shrinking faster than expected. the congressional budget office estimates the deficit for this fiscal year will fall to $642 billion. 200 billion what they forecast in february. and the cbo says the deficit should keep improving through 2015, when it's projected to drop to $378 billion. in part, they credit tax revenue and better than expected bailout repayments. man: the charcoal w...

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>> 63 years ago this weekend armed forces day was created to honor the military and dedication to families that serve with them. and those who protect our freedom during the military months, our troops need our support now more than ever. >> house republicans have pushed through, meanwhile, 642 billion dollars defense budget, but the white house threatened to veto additional military spending. what will all of this mean for our troops? >> joining us now to weigh in is the president and executive director of the armed forces foundation, patricia driscoll. good morning, you guys. obviously, mili...

Under their thinking, basically, once the government says you're a terrorist, you're a terrorist. >> reporter: the amendment by congressman smith and republican justin amash failed 238-182. opponents argue it would weaken national security, it would too easy on terrorists. the house did pass an amendment from louie gohmert that says terror suspects legally in the u.s. cannot have their constitutional rights reduced. jenna: mike, this came as the house is working on the defense budget for next year as well, so how did these two things come together, and what should we know about that? >> report...

>> the supply line for u.s. forces in afghanistan. divided over the apology, the administration officials are optimistic that the route may soon be reopened. >> they described it as a bad marriage with no hope ovators. if there is a dignified exit from afghanistan, a u.s. official says they will need pakistan in its corner. >> thank you. >> you're welcome. >> house passed $642 billion defense bill the president is threatening to veto that breaks last year deficit cutting agreement with the president and adds $1 billion for military next year and restricts the ability of the president to reduce...