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Republican Rep. Perry criticizes prisoner swap: ‘It’s like trading spoons for rifles’
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pennsylvania) criticized the recent prisoner swap with Russia in an interview on Friday. “I’m glad these prisoners are coming home. They should never have been taken in the first place,” Perry said on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria.” “But let’s not forget there’s another side to this equation,” he told host Maria Bartiromo. “Essentially, we traded journalists for murderers and thieves…
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Senators introduce bill to abolish conscription
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill to abolish the military draft. The bill, introduced Thursday by Sens. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), calls conscription an “outdated” government program that no longer serves any purpose. It would repeal the Military Selective Service Act, also known as conscription. First passed in 1917 to supplement military service during World War I, the law requires all Americans to serve in the military.
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Senate committee adds $21 billion to defense bill
The Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday passed a bill that would add $21 billion to the defense budget, responding to calls for increased investments in national security while rejecting spending caps agreed to by House Republicans and the Biden administration last year. The Senate bill passed this week includes $852.2 billion for the Department of Defense, up from $833 billion for the Department of Defense passed in 2015.
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Upcoming topics we are keeping an eye on:
Secretary of State Antony Blinken Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Intention Meeting with Australian colleagues Tuesday in Annapolis, Maryland.
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White House hits back at Vance, crediting prisoner swap to Trump
White House national security and public affairs adviser John Kirby blasted former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), for claiming that Trump took credit for Thursday’s prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States, which included the release of Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.
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Monday’s schedule
Happenings in and outside the defense industry:
of Atlantic Council Unzip US-Russia prisoner exchange 11am ET Hybrid Events.
What we’re reading
Other media highlights:
Russia Pulled back Weapons shipments to the Houthis middle we and Saudi pressure (CNN)
we set off Final base in Niger next weekThe retreat is almost complete (Defense News)
$10 million By cash withdrawal Secret Investigation whether Trump stole money from Egypt (The Washington Post)
Trending Today
Two big stories currently on The Hill:
Trump at odds with Republicans on national security issues, raising concerns
Republican lawmakers with a focus on national security are alarmed at what they see as a widening rift between them and former President Trump over key national security issues. read more
House Democrats turn to Tim Walz as Harris nominee
As Vice President Harris is being cautious in selecting a running mate, House Democrats are stepping up their support for former colleague, Minnesota Governor Tim Brown. read more
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