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10 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. AP: US FIRM IN IRAQ IGNORES SECURITY RISKS FOR F-16S

Sallyport Global, paid nearly $700 million to secure an Iraqi base for F-16 fighter jets, turned a blind eye to alcohol smuggling, theft, security violations, and allegations of sex trafficking, an AP investigation finds.

2. WHAT IS EXPECTED TO PASS IN CONGRESS

A $1.1 trillion spending bill that Trump at first seemed to criticize but now calls “a clear win for the American people” is headed for a House vote.