Tag: Defense
Stevenson’s army, December 29
The House easily overrode the veto of the NDAA. A Senate vote might be delayed by Sen. Sanders’ demand that a vote also be scheduled on the $2000 stimulus payments bill.
Axios notes China’s good economic year.
But WSJ notes pushback against China from many countries.
NATO reports interceptions of Russian planes.
Biden complains of “roadblocks” to transition teams by DOD and OMB.
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Stevenson’s army, December 28
Looking back, New Yorker has huge story reviewing The Plague Year.
Former CIA official says we’re in a permanent cyber conflict; US has been doing it, too; US needs better defenses.
Brookings has key pub: Vital Statistics on Congress.
Looking forward: House votes today on NDAA veto override. If it passes, on to the Senate.
All sides gear up for redistricting fights.
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Stevenson’s army, December 24
The president has vetoed the NDAA [message here]; the House will try to override on Monday.
RollCall reports that the first State Dept authorization bill in two decades was dropped from inclusion in the NDAA because of WH demands from Ivanka Trump.
The omnibus appropriations and covid relief bill faces an uncertain future. If sent to WH today, Congress could avoid a pocket veto with override votes by the morning of Jan 3.Meanwhile, Speaker Pelosi promises a unanimous consent motion today to have $2000 stimulus checks, as requested by Trump. GOP leader McCarthy may offer his own UC to strip the foreign aid money from the bill.
In other news, the administration considers closing the Baghdad embassy after the recent attacks from uncertain sources.
Administration wants $500 million arms sale to Saudis.
How to respond to Russian cyber hack. Fred Kaplan has measured response.
Just Security writer calls for legal agreements drawing the line between espionage and attacks.
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Stevenson’s army, December 23
Today the president must veto the NDAA or it will become law without his signature. WIll he carry through on his threat? [He is supposed to fly to Florida at 4pm.]
Trump surprised his own staff by disparaging the omnibus bill and hinting at a veto, though his complaints were more about the foreign aid in the appropriations measures combined with covid relief. If he vetoes that, government will have to shut down next week.
Among his pardons, Trump included the 4 Blackwater contractors convicted of killing Iraqi civilians.
The Senate can’t organize itself and begin nomination hearings until the Georgia results are clear.
AP has numbers for the Trump legacy.
David Ignatius also believes that the Russia hack was espionage, not an act of war. Fred Kaplan has more background.
NYT says US Navy has a secret mission against Venezuela but off the coast of Africa.
Sweden considers joining NATO.
Trump wants to politicize 88% of OMB personnel.
FP details how China used stolen data to catch US spies.
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Stevenson’s army, December 22
In the Taiwan Strait and in Strait of Hormuz.
FP says China exposed US agents in Africa.
Politico mentions some of the extra items included in the Covid Relief & Omnibus appropriations bill Congress passed Monday night: Among the other items included: a hard-fought bipartisan agreement to protect patients from receiving “surprise” medical bills, a compromise version of an annual authorization for the intelligence community, the creation of two new Smithsonian museums, tax extenders, a Tibet human rights bill, and a ban on race-day horse doping, just to name a few.
Congress will come back to vote on NDAA veto overrride.
And here’s the 2021 Senate calendar.
Prof Brands has nuanced ideas for responding to Russian hack.
Mexican military gains in power and role in society.
Report says DOD needs to look out for extremists in the ranks.
Other signers reaffirm commitment to JCPOA.
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Stevenson’s army, December 21
With corrections to links:
– Former SecDef Bob Gates supports Biden priorities and adds details.
– GOP Congressman opposes waiver for Austin.
– Former HPSCI chairman calling Russian hack espionage urges proportionate response.
– Law prof assesses NSA/CyberCommand split. NYT has more reactions.
– NYT reports neo-Nazis infiltrate German police.
– FP sees problems from currency manipulation decision.
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