Stevenson’s army, July 14

– WSJ first reported US rejection of Chinese claims in South China Sea. Here’s Pompeo statement
–North Korea rejects more talks with US.
– Britain bans Huawei from 5G.
-Gun lobbyist delivers.
Here’s summary of biggest House-Senate differences in NDAA.
– US has closed 5 more bases in Afghanistan.

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