Stevenson’s army, October 25

– WSJ says DOD wants to send tanks and more troops to Syrian oil fields.
– In order to pass this year’s NDAA Sen. Inhofe suggests a “skinny bill.”
– VP Pence’s long delayed China speech seems to criticize US companies more than Beijing. Here’s the text.
– Sen. Graham has a resolution criticizing the impeachment inquiry — and all but 9 GOP Senators are cosponsors.
– Sec. Pompeo was back in Kansas, sounding a lot like a candidate for Senate. See if you agree after reading this amazing interview.
– Huawei spends a lot on US lobbying; now there’s a Ukraine connection.
– NYT says House investigators are working with Bolton lawyers to arrange a deposition.

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