-Congress plans a big increase in defense spending.
-NBC says Biden criticized Blinken and Austin for expanding war aims.
– Politico has background on Biden trip to Saudi Arabia.
– Estonia wants more NATO forces.
– Turkey still blocks Sweden & Finland.
My friend Jim Fallows has suggestions on the best software for writers. His Substack columns are also good on journalism issues.
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