WSJ says Putin is taking over Wagner’s assets.
Vox argues its African operations create dependencies more than revenues.
NYT podcast gives more Wagner background.
New Yorker rounds up expert views of Putin today.
WaPo suggests administration is pressuring Hill on cluster munitions for Ukraine.
State approves more arms for Taiwan.
Politico says Tuberville poses problems for JCS succession.
Court rules military cases don’t require unanimous verdicts.
CJCS Milley gave talk at National Press Club. CSPAN has tape and transcript.
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