House panel to debate Afghanistan, China and critical race theory during hearing on defense bill

Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee are planning to file dozens of amendments on a major defense bill Wednesday that will force Democrats on the panel to vote on a variety of politically fraught issues, from Afghanistan and China, to banning the teaching of critical race theory.Republicans on the House Armed Services Committee are planning to file dozens of amendments on a major defense bill Wednesday that will force Democrats on the panel to vote on a variety of politically fraught issues, from Afghanistan and China, to banning the teaching of critical race theory.