The Latest: Criminal justice bill passes early test vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the Senate’s consideration of criminal justice legislation (all times local):
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A major criminal justice bill backed by President Donald Trump has cleared a key Senate hurdle, with supporters securing an 82-12 vote to advance the measure.
The Senate will consider a variety of amendments from opponents before holding a final vote later this week.
The bill would give judges more discretion when sentencing some drug offenders and allow about 2,600 fe