President Trump suggests using military to deport people
President-elect Trump on Monday recirculated social media posts suggesting the incoming administration would declare a national emergency on immigration and use military assets to support mass deportation pledges, calling the claims “true.” !” At 4:03 a.m. ET on his Truth Social site, President Trump reposted a statement by Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, a conservative group active both in the courts and on social media.
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Trump Jr.: Biden administration is trying to cause 'World War III' by supporting Ukraine
President-elect Trump's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., has claimed that the Biden administration is trying to spark “World War III” by supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. Trump Jr. posted on social platform Your life will be ruined!!! You idiots! “he …
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Russia: US adds 'fuel to fire' over decision to launch missiles in Ukraine
The Kremlin reacted angrily on Monday to reports of a U.S. decision to allow Ukraine to use Western-provided missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, adding to the war Russia started nearly three years ago. He accused the United States of “pouring fuel on the fire.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reportedly said this marks a “qualitative increase in the level” of US involvement in what the Russian government calls special military…
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About our radar
What we're looking forward to:
Secretary of DefenseLloyd Austin It was in Philippines Yesterday I went to meet the president Bonbon Marcos before traveling to Laos and fiji.
DHS SecretaryAlejandro MayorkasDirector of the FBIchristopher rayandBrett HolmgrenActing Director of the National Counterterrorism Center,Testify on global threats on Wednesday It was heard before the House Homeland Security Committee and again Thursday before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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Neo-Nazi march condemned in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – President Joe Biden has joined a chorus of state and city officials condemning a neo-Nazi march in Columbus, Ohio over the weekend.
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On tap tomorrow
Happenings in and around the defense industry:
a Senate Judiciary sub panel will be held Public hearing regarding “”Chinese cybersecurity threatsat 2 p.m.
of US Helsinki Committee A public hearing will be held regarding “”1000 days of Russia's war against Ukraine”, with testimony from Andriy Sibiha, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, 2:30 p.m.
of senate military service Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will be held Public hearing regarding “”Activities of the All Domain Anomaly Resolution Room” 4:30 p.m.
what we are reading
News reported by other media outlets:
Trump's second inauguration as President Tough confrontation with the defense industry (military era)
North Korea may end too. Sent 100,000 troops to Putin For his war (bloomberg)
today's trends
Two important stories about The Hill today:
Trump administration's next target: naturalized Americans
Even “documented” immigrants are not safe, as Mr. Miller has vowed to pursue a rare “denaturalization” process. read more
Pennsylvania Supreme Court reprimands Democratic election official for counting undated mail-in ballots
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday condemned the Democratic-led election board for counting undated and incorrectly dated mail-in ballots,… read more
The Hill Opinion
Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:
Trump, a self-proclaimed pacifist, should channel and transcend his inner Reagan
How can Trump continue to reshape the Middle East in his second term?
Trump will make peace great again through force
Everyone is being pushed too hard. see you tomorrow!
