Stevenson’s army, July 23

So what’s been happening? Russia and Ukraine agreed to a grain shipment deal. Good.

But I still share Andrew Sullivan’s concerns that Putin can outlast the fragmenting West.

WSJ says the administration is still resisting sending long distance armed drones.

SASC finally released its NDAA materials.

Max Boot defends the USMC reform plans.

A bunch of retired generals and admirals call Trump’s behavior dereliction of duty.

DOD doesn’t want Pelosi to visit Taiwan.

Poliitco explains why Huawei sanctions are limited.

I came across an earlier WaPo article on changing cyber rules.

Here’s a summary of the new bill to reform the electoral count law.

Peter Beinart has details on AIPAC-linked funding of congressional races.

CNA analyst skewers Colby’s China strategy.

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