-WaPo has story based on comments by “officials” on how Putin was paralyzed by Wagner mutiny.-
– Politico says Senate is avoiding House approach to NDAA.
– Biden threatens to veto House appropriations bills with deep cuts. [I hope he realizes he can’t succeed vetoing bills because of what’s not in them, only for what is in them.]
– Dan Drezner assesses NYT editorial on sanctions.
– WSJ says US might have deal with China over fentanyl.
– Hill compares Trump and DeSantis on military issues.
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