Stevenson’s army, July 7

– The Biden Administration is trying to get around the Constitution’s delegation of trade powers to Congress by making deals and then asking Congress to approve.

– And the House seems willing to oblige, by passing a law allowing it.

– BTW, USMCA hasn’t worked as promised [The story is truncated because neither I nor SAIS wants to pay $5000+ per year for Politico Pro]

– The Supreme Court is making law behind the scenes with its Shadow Docket.

– And news coverage of the Court misses key developments.

– CFR members are backchanneling with Russia

– GOP does want to send US troops into Mexico.

– Walter Pincus sees culture wars in the US military

-DOD wants to block Chinese & Russian influence over academia.

– Tel Aviv police chief charges political interference.

– Germany cuts all but defense.

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