Stevenson’s army, September 24

– Vox says both Pompeo and O’Brien have been campaigning for Trump. contrary to norms and past practice. FP notes how much politicking Pompeo has been doing for himself.
-Unfortunate politicizing of the military: days after the Trump campaign released a list of military supporters, the Biden campaign has its own list.
– Just Security has a good rundown on the law on use of federal troops and agents during elections.
-Speaker Pelosi introduced a catch-all bill responding to administration behaviors on IGs, vacancies, etc.
The EU is struggling to put together an Africa force

Two retired diplomats have ideas on strengthening the State Dept.

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