Stevenson’s army, April 29

– It looks as if the appeals court is favorable to the House’s position that the executive branch should comply with House subpoenas. NYT says same.

-Meanwhile, SecDef Esper is again shifting funds for the border wall — and away from European initiatives to counter Russia.

– The president has signed an order invoking the Defense Production Act in order to keep meat processing plants open. It does say: Accordingly, I find that meat and poultry in the food supply chain meet the criteria specified in section 101(b) of the Act (50 U.S.C. 4511(b)).  Under the delegation of authority provided in this order, the Secretary of Agriculture shall take all appropriate action under that section to ensure that meat and poultry processors continue operations consistent with the guidance for their operations jointly issued by the CDC and OSHA.
But nothing about immunity from suits.

– I disagree with many of his arguments but respect retired USAF Major General Charlie Dunlap and want to share his views on the Crozier case.

– Dan Drezner says the new bipartisan consensus on China is flawed like the old consensus.
– There are several new CRS reports on aspects of the Covid-19 challenge.

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