Stevenson’s army, May 26

– A debt ceiling deal seems to be coming together. Remember that nothing is agreed until the package is agreed. And whatever is agreed has to be turned into legislative language and subjected to legislative procedures. Until then…

– Defense One predicts tough questions for Gen. Brown in his CJCS hearing.

– NBC says Sen. Tuberville will still block it.

– NYT says Russia is using Soviet-era bombs that are harder for Ukraine to block.

– Atlantic notes 1879 budget standoff.

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