Trump, Biden contrasts on Ukraine, Israel to take center stage

June 26, 2024

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As US presidential election heats up, Netanyahu clashes with Biden over arms transfers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has escalated his feud with President Biden over the Gaza war, accusing him of blocking arms transfers. Analysts say the public spat is intended to pressure and potentially embarrass the White House ahead of the US presidential election. The week-long clash began after Netanyahu released a video purporting to have spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during the Gaza war.

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Troy Nehls’ combat badge revoked by Army

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) no longer wears the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) that he often wears on his lapel after the Army revised his service record to show he was ineligible for the CIB. When pressed on Capitol Hill about the CIB, Nehls said he was “disgusted” and called reporters “clowns” for only being interested in reporting on his badge. “I don’t wear my CIB right now, so…

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Air Force fires executive who oversaw Sentinel missile program

The Air Force has fired its top official overseeing the costly Sentinel nuclear missile program, which is currently under investigation by the Pentagon for ballooning costs. Maj. Gen. John Newberry, commander of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, fired Col. Charles Clegg, The Hill confirmed on Wednesday. Clegg took the job in August 2022 and served less than two years in the role overseeing the Sentinel program, which began in 2021.

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Our Radar

Upcoming topics we are keeping an eye on:

United States Permanent Representative to NATOJulian Smith I will give a lecture The Washington Post Event in progress “NATO Priorities and the Russia-Ukraine War” 11:30 a.m.
President BidenOriginal President Trump The debate will take place at 9 p.m.

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Border encounters fall 25% after Biden administration announces refugee restrictions

Weeks after the Biden administration announced its crackdown on asylum seekers, border officials are reporting a significant drop in encounters with migrants between ports of entry on the southwest border. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said Thursday that preliminary data since it was announced…

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Tomorrow’s schedule

Happenings in and outside the defense industry:

of Military Communications and Electronics Association It will be held Day 3 of the 2024 TechNet Cyber Conference: “Overcoming the Threats: Adjust, Adapt, Accelerate,” with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Dennis McGillie speaking. Christopher Grady 8AM
Wilson Center It will be held At the annual conference with Mexican Congressmen, “Building a Competitive U.S.-Mexico Border,” Henry Cuellar(D-Texas); Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.); Tony Gonzales(Republican, Texas)Rachel PointerAssistant Secretary of State for Mexico and Canada in the Western Hemisphere Bureau, 9 a.m.
of Center for Strategic and International Studies It will be held At the meeting on “CSIS-DAPA 2024: Possibilities for Expanding Defense Cooperation in the ROK-U.S. Alliance,”Douglas BushAssistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, and others, 9:30 a.m.
of Center for a New American Security Will have Virtual Discussion “Drones over the Strait: Drone Warfare in the Future Battle for Taiwan’s Defense” with former Deputy Secretary of DefenseBob Work2 pm

What we’re reading

Other media highlights:

The soldiers are now Sharing or liking extreme content will result in punishment Social media based on the Army’s new policy (Military.com)
Ukraine’s Zelensky Visiting frontline troops under pressure From the onslaught on Russia’s eastern regions (AP)

Trending Today

Two big stories currently on The Hill:

Coffee recalled nationwide due to fears of deadly food poisoning

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, about 300 varieties of canned coffee sold nationwide are being recalled over concerns about botulism. read more

Justice Alito slams White House in social media case dissent

Justice Samuel Alito blasted the White House in his Supreme Court dissent on Wednesday, accusing the Biden administration of leading the… read more

The Hill’s opinion

Defense and national security op-ed submitted to The Hill:

‘Even our enemies have the right to vote’: terrorism expert warns of new attacks
Yes, women should be drafted
Biden remains paralyzed as Middle East counts down to Armageddon

All caught up. See you tomorrow!

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