# PM News: Military Spending Blocked and Indigenous Land Returned

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-07-16T21:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

We start with a significant move in the Senate, where the Democratic Caucus has successfully blocked debate on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027, protesting against Donald Trump's controversial military spending proposals tied to the ongoing conflict in Iran. Next, we celebrate California's historic decision to return a stretch of Mendocino County coastline to the indigenous nations that once cared for it, marking a significant step in land restitution and recognition of indigenous rights. Senators Block $1.15 Trillion Pentagon Bill Over Trump's Illegal Iran War, Israel Integration | Common Dreams California returns stretch of coast to Indigenous tribes. 'This is beyond huge' - Los Angeles Times Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

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