Massive annual defense policy bill passes in House
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Pentagon refutes New Jersey lawmaker's claim that drone was used on Iranian mothership
The Pentagon on Wednesday refuted claims by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R.N.J.) that Iran is launching a drone recently discovered in New Jersey via a mothership. In an interview with anchor Harris Faulkner on Fox News' “Faulkner Focus” on Wednesday, Van Drew said: Probably a month or so ago, these drones were included. ”
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Khanna highlights excess assets for DoD contracts, DOGE actions
Congressman Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) took aim at the U.S. defense budget, which could be cut by the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “I want the United States to have the world's largest military and the resources to counter increasingly sophisticated threats from our adversaries, but we need a smarter approach. That's why I'm the only member of the military committee…
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Military members with transgender relationships see NDAA provisions as a 'slap in the face'
Veterans with transgender children, their families, and active-duty military members say a provision added to Congress' annual defense policy bill that covers some treatments for trans minors is a misconception about the trans community. It claims it is a “slap in the face” that is rooted in misinformation and misconceptions. Provisions of a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) negotiated by the House and Senate…
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About our radar
What we're looking forward to:
NATO Secretary General mark rutte Speaking at Carnegie Europe and NATO Public Diplomacy Division events.NATO must spend more to prevent war”9 a.m. in Brussels, Belgium.
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Read something different than The Hill.
Christopher Wray to resign as FBI director ahead of Trump's inauguration
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced Wednesday that he plans to step down from his post and resign from the agency ahead of President Trump's apparent plan to fire him. “After many weeks of careful consideration, I have decided that it is the right thing for this department for me to serve until the end of this administration…
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On tap tomorrow
Happenings in and around the defense industry:
hudson institutewill be held Discussion about “”Replicator and fielding technology accelerates for today's battles” At 9:30 a.m., meeting with Aditi Kumar, deputy director of the Defense Innovation Unit of the Department of Defense.
of Asian Social Policy Research Institutewill have Virtual talk about “”Trump second act: What it means for Asia and Pakistan9:30 a.m.
of Center for Strategic and International StudiesI will host Conversation about “”What happened in Korea?9:30am
of atlantic councildiscuss “Ukraine's security, European stability,10:30am
of Cipher Brief Cyber Initiative Groupwill be held the 2024 Winter Summit12:00 p.m. with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Administrator Jen Easterly
what we are reading
News reported by other media outlets:
biden Approved national security memorandum China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia ahead of President Trump's return (AP)
NDAA directs Department of Defense UAP Office to cooperate New anti-drone countermeasures force (defense scoop)
Mace's handshake fight with activist leads to arrest
A disputed handshake is at the center of Tuesday's incident involving Rep. Nancy Mace (R.S.C.), which led to the arrest of an Illinois man… read more
5 things to know about recent drone sightings in New Jersey
Reports of drone sightings in New Jersey have rattled residents of the Garden State in recent days, with Gov. Phil Murphy (D) saying on Monday: read more
The Hill Opinion
Defense and national security editorials submitted to The Hill:
In Hegseth's own words, why he is not a good candidate for Secretary of Defense
With the fall of the Assad regime, Iran is desperately looking for a new proxy.
Good luck with reforming the Department of Defense.
Everyone is being pushed too hard. see you tomorrow!
