Ex-Trump adviser indicted in Russia crackdown

September 6, 2024

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Boebert defended her vote against veterans' health care benefits, saying she didn't want to spend “$600 billion forever.”

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Tuesday defended her vote against a bipartisan bill to expand veterans' health benefits, saying she “doesn't want to spend $600 billion forever.” Boebert faced off against her Democratic opponent, Rep. Trisha Calvarese, in a general election debate, where Democrats pressed her to explain why she doesn't support the landmark PACT Act, which honors Staff Sergeant Heath Robinson.

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Ukraine's gamble against Russia could end in failure

The Ukrainian military advance into Russia's Kursk region has so far failed to achieve one of its main objectives: to divert Russian forces from the front line in eastern Ukraine to change the dynamics of the battlefield. The surprise invasion of Ukraine in August achieved other objectives, including dealing a blow to Russia's image of strength, destroying military assets, and capturing territory and prisoners to gain negotiating advantage. But the failure…

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Netanyahu: Deal with Hamas 'not close'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that an agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release was “not close,” as the two sides appeared to grow more divided on key aspects of the negotiations, including the Israeli military presence in Gaza. Speaking to Fox News' Brian Kilmeade, Netanyahu accused Hamas of not negotiating in good faith and of seeking to solidify its control over Gaza by driving Israel out.

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Our Radar

Upcoming topics we are keeping an eye on:

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin meet with western leaders Ramstein Air Base, Germany on friday.
former Commander of the U.S. Central Command Discussing tensions in the Middle EastOctober 13 in Middle East Institute.
of Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations Intention A hearing will be held on Tuesday On How Russia was able to evade US Intel chip sanctions.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken Intention Travel to the Dominican Republic on friday.

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House Republicans call for investigation into 'full impact' of ex-National Security Adviser Hochul's China ties

Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) has called for an investigation into a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hockle (D) and her “full influence on New York's government and economy” following her arrest and indictment for acting on behalf of…

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Tomorrow's schedule

Happenings in and outside the defense industry:

of House Foreign Affairs Committee Will be held Hearing at 5:00pm ET On Why Taiwan matters to California.
of Atlantic Council chat Countering China in the Indo-Pacific 9:00 AM Online event.
of Hudson Institute look The impact of foreign adversaries on college campuses10:00 AM Online event.

What we're reading

Other media highlights:

Hostage Family Pressuring Biden Administration to Make a Deal with Hamas Not included Israel(NBC News)
Race against timeDocument ISIS The Yazidi genocide in IraqThe New York Times)

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