Jake Sullivan: 'We're very close' to ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday that the United States will continue to pursue a “ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip as President Biden races to reach agreement on key foreign policy goals before leaving office in a week's time. “We are very close to reaching a hostage agreement.” “First of all, we are very close to a cease-fire and hostage agreement, and I think it's very likely that we'll cross the line and reach an agreement this week before President Biden leaves office…
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Ukraine is not yet in a strong position for peace talks: NATO chief
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday that Ukraine was not yet in a strong position to start peace talks with Russia, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office next week with a promise to end the war. Prime Minister Rutte told the European Parliament's foreign affairs and defense committee that his hope was to ensure adequate security for Ukraine to prevent Russia from attacking again.
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Gingrich: Afghans who fought alongside Americans should receive 'an exceptional level of support and treatment'
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) said Sunday that Afghans who fought alongside Americans against the Taliban should receive an “unparalleled level of support and treatment.” “As you know, that chaotic disengagement scattered tens of thousands of Afghans, some of whom are still separated from their families,” CBS News' Margaret Brennan said in a statement. The Nation” mentioned Afghanistan in the second half of 2021.
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About our radar
What we're looking forward to:
of Senate Armed Services Committeewill be held public hearing on the planned nomination of peter hegseth He is scheduled to be sworn in as Secretary of Defense tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Tune in live on The Hill.
of Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CommitteeI will consider it Governor's nomination Kristi Noem (RSD) will be sworn in as Secretary of Homeland Security at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
of Senate Foreign Relations Committeewill have Hearings on the anticipated nominations of former senators. marco rubio He will be sworn in as the next Secretary of State at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
of Senate Special Intelligence CommitteeI will consider it nomination of John Ratcliffe The next Director of the Central Intelligence Agency will also be announced at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
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David Weiss slams pardons, defends Hunter Biden prosecution report record
Special Counsel David Weiss defended his handling of the Hunter Biden investigation in his final report summarizing the multiyear investigation into the president's son. Weiss also objected to President Biden's decision to pardon her son, saying he was charged with two different crimes: taxes and guns.
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On tap tomorrow
Happenings in and around the defense industry:
of United States Institute of Peace, American Enterprise Institute, atlantic council, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Center for American Progressand heritage foundationwill be held Collaborative virtual discussion on “Passing the Baton:” Securing America's Future in an Era of Strategic Competition” with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. Appointed National Security Advisor by President-elect Michael Walz. and former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley, 12:30 p.m.
of Intelligence and National Security Alliancewill have Online conversation about “”The growing threat of nation-states To the Emerging Technology Companies of the West,” with NCSC Director Michael Casey, 1 p.m.
of atlantic councildiscuss “Maximize your impact” Special operations forces to meet future strategic challenges”Meeting with Christopher Meyer, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, 2 p.m.
what we are reading
News reported by other media outlets:
Hegseth could lead Soldiers who could be fired for his actions In the past (Associated Press)
Pete Hegseth says US military bases should be restored Confederate general's name (CNN)
Who is President Trump's choice to head the Department of Defense's medical department? fired by the CIA (spy talk)
today's trends
Two important stories about The Hill today:
Biden announces student loan relief for 150,000 borrowers, bringing total aid to more than 5 million
The Biden administration announced Monday that it would forgive student loans for more than 150,000 borrowers, bringing the total number of individuals to… read more
Cannon allows release of Smith report on Trump election interference
U.S. District Judge Eileen Cannon on Monday authorized the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's efforts. read more
The Hill Opinion
Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:
Some of these mysterious “drones” are indeed UFOs and should be taken seriously
Invasion of Ukraine resumes in Kursk
Pete Hegseth fails to embody military professionalism
Everyone is being pushed too hard. see you tomorrow!
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