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One Theme Unites 2020 Dems: Rein in President’s War Powers
Many voted to repeal the old AUMFs; Buttigieg proposes a 3-year sunset.
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Hyten Poised For Confirmation Despite Sexual Assault Claims
His accuser, who took a front-row seat at his confirmation hearing, says the Air Force four-star is lying to Congress.
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Dan Coats Spoke Truth to Trump. Now He’s Out.
The director of national intelligence won plaudits for laying out the intelligence community’s assessments on issues ranging from Iran to Russia.
Ideas
About that Counter-Iran Coalition...
The Trump administration called for help, but Washington's friends have shrugged and calculated it is safer to stay away from "maximum pressure." There is a better way.
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Gen. Hyten to Get His Senate Confirmation Hearing
His previously uncontroversial nomination to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs was thrown into question after a former subordinate accused him of sexual assault.
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Graham: I Told Turkey They Can Avoid Sanctions If They Don’t Activate Russian Radar
Sen. Lindsay Graham says President Trump asked him to make the call.
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NSA Launches Cybersecurity Directorate
The group is charged with defending the country’s national security infrastructure and defense contractors against digital threats.
Ideas
Trump Says US Troops Shouldn’t Be ‘Policemen’ in Afghanistan. So Why Are They There?
In a puzzling Oval Office press conference, the commander-in-chief throws his purported strategy into doubt.
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Protecting US Elections Needs Much More Federal Money: Report
State and local officials need help shoring up voting systems against foreign interference, says the Brennan Center for Justice.
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After Trump Weighs In on JEDI, GOP Lawmakers Say Keep Out of It
Four members of the House Armed Services Committee asked Trump to let the Pentagon award its Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract without delay.
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NATO Secretary General: Alliance, Turkey Still Friends Despite S-400
“I’m not underestimating the difficulty related to the S-400, but I’m saying that Turkey as a NATO member is much more than S-400,” Jens Stoltenberg said.
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Looks Like Turkey Is Getting Booted from the F-35 Program
After months of threats, Washington appears poised to drop Ankara from the multibillion-dollar project.
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Esper Assures Wary Senators He'll Keep Military Out of Politics
During his confirmation hearing, the SecDef nominee was asked about Trump, China, and Russia — and not Afghanistan, ISIS, or al-Qaeda.
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Sen. Warren Spars with Defense Secretary Nominee Over His Lobbyist Work
The Democratic presidential candidate said that Mark Esper, who has declined to recuse himself from Raytheon-related decisions, should not lead the Pentagon.
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Inside the Pentagon’s Game of Musical Chairs
Richard V. Spencer is the year’s third acting defense secretary — but there are a lot more moving pieces than that.
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Milley: War with Iran Would Draw Forces from Great-Power Focus
The four-star Army general received questions but few challenges at his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing.
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Britain’s Options for Its Ambassador: Defend or Dismiss
The U.K. is left with two seemingly impossible choices after President Trump’s assertion that “we will no longer deal with” Sir Kim Darroch.
Threats
Why Won't Europe Take Back ISIS Fighters from Syria for Trial?
Italy took one. Hundreds more languish while governments slowly decide what to do next.
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UK Defense Secretary: We Need a Stronger NATO Now More Than Ever
Penny Mordaunt recaps June’s NATO ministerial and looks ahead to the December NATO Summit in London.
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