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November 11, 2024

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US forces attack Iranian-backed targets in Syria after attack on Americans

The U.S. military conducted nine strikes against Iranian proxy targets in Syria on Monday, in response to recent attacks against U.S. service members in the region, U.S. Central Command said in a statement. be. Central Command, which oversees Washington's military and military assets, said the airstrikes were conducted in two separate locations and were in response to “several attacks against U.S. military personnel in Syria in the past 24 hours.”

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Biden urges Americans to 'continue to perfect our unity' in final Veterans Day speech

President Biden called on Americans to come together for the sake of our country on Monday in his final Veterans Day address of his presidency, less than a week after President-elect Donald Trump was elected. “Now is the time for our people to come together and have faith in each other. The world owes each of you, all of us, and all of you respect the women, men, and families who gave birth to this life. It depends on you continuing to pay.

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Russia is amassing tens of thousands of troops for attack on Kursk, Ukrainian military commander says

Russia is preparing tens of thousands of troops for an offensive to retake the Russian region of Kursk, which Ukraine has occupied for months, according to Colonel Oleksandr Shirshiky, the commander-in-chief of Kiev. Shirschiky said the threat posed by Russian forces “cannot be underestimated” and warned that he was ready to launch an attack on Kursk. “Currently, following orders from the military leadership, they…

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About our radar

What we're looking forward to:

meeting teeth Return to session Tomorrow, we will continue working on the annual defense policy and spending bill.
of House Oversight and Accountability Committee will hold a public hearing regardingUnidentified abnormal phenomenon: Exposing the Truth” will be broadcast on Wednesdays.

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Bolton: Iran's threats against US officials are 'very, very concerning'

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton said Friday in an interview with CNN's Caitlan Collins that Iranian threats against U.S. officials are “a matter of very great concern.” This comes after the Justice Department on Friday revealed an alleged plot by Iran to kill the president-elect.

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On tap tomorrow

Happenings in and around the defense industry:

of Stimson Center discuss The future of American foreign policy, at 10am
of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace talk Talk with CNN's Clarissa Ward cover disputes10 a.m.
of Center for Strategic and International Studies will be held conversation at Latest developments in North Korea at 11am
george washington universityElliott School of International Relations talk About Middle East policy of the next administration 1:30pm Center for a New American Security talk About Russia and China in Central Asia at 2 p.m.
of New American Security Center talk About Russia and China in Central Asia at 2pm

what we are reading

News reported by other media outlets:

Trump is Likely to appoint loyalists After a turbulent first term, as Secretary of Defense (Associated Press)
Who is Viktor Orbán?Hungarian authoritarian leader and Trump friend? (new york times)

today's trends

Two important stories about The Hill today:

Republicans win the House of Representatives, giving President Trump a trifecta

Republicans are expected to maintain a majority in the House of Representatives, handing former President Trump full control of Washington to Republicans… read more

Gallego defeats Lake in Arizona Senate race

Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), a former local news reporter, is expected to defeat Republican Kari Lake in the eventual race for a Senate seat… read more

The Hill Opinion

Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:

To save Ukraine and avoid World War III, Ukraine should join NATO before President Trump takes office.
What we should have learned (but may have forgotten) from the Vietnam War
Biden needs to block President Trump's support for NATO and Ukraine

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