Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins under international watch

November 27, 2024

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NATO chief: “Ukraine is not in a strong position to negotiate with President Putin''

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that Ukraine was not in a strong enough position to begin negotiations to end the war with Russia, adding that any deal would not “get Russia what it wants”. “We must prevent this,” he said. In an interview with Fox News' Brian Kilmeade, Rutte emphasized the importance of reaching a favorable deal for Ukraine, saying it would set a precedent for countries with similar goals as Russia. …

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President Trump nominates Keith Kellogg as special envoy to Ukraine and Russia

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced the appointment of retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, who served as Trump's National Security Council chief of staff, to be his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia.

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John Phelan named to lead Navy under Trump administration

President-elect Trump plans to nominate businessman John Phelan to be the next Secretary of the Navy. “John will be a great addition to the Navy and a solid leader who will advance my America First vision,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social Tuesday night. “He will prioritize the business of the U.S. Navy above all else.'' Mr. Phelan is the founder and chairman of Lager Management LLC, a private investment firm.

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In other news

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Texas Democrat says Trump's tariffs will 'definitely bring Mexico to the table' on immigration and fentanyl issues

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) said Tuesday that President-elect Trump's tariffs “will definitely bring Mexico to the table” to resolve immigration and fentanyl issues. “If potentially fixing the border meant imposing a 25% tariff, would you support that?” NewsNation's Blake Berman asked Cuellar…

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today's trends

Two important stories about The Hill today:

Musk accuses Trump whistleblower Vindman of 'treason', says 'he will pay'

Elon Musk on Wednesday accused retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman of having “committed treason” and suggested he “will make amends” after the former Army lieutenant colonel. read more

Republican Rep. Steele concedes in California House race

Rep. Michelle Steele (R-Calif.) has conceded defeat in her bid to represent California's 45th Congressional District against Democrat Derek Tran. … read more

The Hill Opinion

Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:

President Trump should retain CQ Gen. Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Turning Israel's military achievements into diplomatic victories for the next administration
Choosing a law enforcement expert to head the FBI is an issue that goes beyond politics.