Democrats rebuff GOP push for low-yield nuclear weapons

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are rebuffing attempts by Republicans to authorize funding for so-called low-yield nuclear weapons that the Trump administration says are key to deterring Russia.
Republicans put forward two amendments Wednesday to fund the weapons in a defense bill, but both were rejected.
Democratic Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith of Washington has eliminated funding in the legislation for a low-yield nuclear weapon that is placed on submarines. He says the