I have some advice for Gen. Austin if he wants to be Secretary of Defense.
I still oppose a waiver for him — and note that the Washington Examiner says Austin is looking to make several retired Army officers his immediate advisers.
Defense News has a list of possible names for DOD Deputy Secretary.
Russia hacked many federal agencies.
Lawfare has more background.
US imposed milder sanctions on Turkey than the law allows.
FP says Belarus security forces may change sides.
She’ll be taking an oath to support and defend the Constitution.
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