Stevenson’s army, July 25

-WaPo has story based on comments by “officials” on how Putin was paralyzed by Wagner mutiny.-

– Politico says Senate is avoiding House approach to NDAA.

– Biden threatens to veto House appropriations bills with deep cuts. [I hope he realizes he can’t succeed vetoing bills because of what’s not in them, only for what is in them.]

– Dan Drezner assesses NYT editorial on sanctions.

– WSJ says US might have deal with China over fentanyl.

– Hill compares Trump and DeSantis on military issues.

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