Stevenson’s army, February 5

– NYT has a ticktock on US decisions to shoot down the spy balloon.

– NYT also reveals the campaign that saved several LCS from decommissioning. [Proving again that where you stand depends on where you sit.]

– New Yorker explains GOP rift over Ukraine.

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