Stevenson’s army, December 22

– The president has sent Congress his twice-yearly report on troops abroad under the War Powers law. The letter says the US has combat-equipped forces in 15 named countries, plus 90,000 in NATO and others “postured outside Afghanistan.”

– CFR has good data on US & other support to Ukraine

– CRS reports on Ukraine aid from State/Foreign ops

– AP reports that Zelensky took train to Poland, accompanied by US ambassador, then flew in USAF plane to DC.

– NYT says analysts forecast stalemate in Ukraine.

– WaPo notes Biden/Zelensky differences.

– Politico reports GOP opposition to future aid.

– RollCall lists biggest earmarkers.

– Vox summarizes new Electoral Count Act in omnibus.

– Defense News says some Taiwan aid was changed from grants to loans.

– Intercept says Twitter whitelisted unacknowledged Centcom accounts.