– New Yorker details evolution of US targeted killing policy and has more details of decision process on killing Suleimani.
– Lawfare writer looks at civil-military relations and constitutional issues during the war with Mexico. More on the war fighting and peace making than just starting the war.
– HASC group looks to the future in hearing tomorrow.
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