Stevenson’s army, September 22

– To try to avoid a government shutdown, Sen. Schumer plans to take up the FAA re-authorization passed by the House as a vehicle for a CR to fund the government. Using a bill with an HR number avoids any blue slip problems because revenue measures must begin in the House and makes the question in the House whether to accept a Senate version.

– CRS has some good background pieces on how the USG functions in a lapse of appropriations. Some FAQs and some broader background.

– Academics at the old Monkey Cage site have launched a new site, Good Authority.

– Among their good first articles are: Sarah Binder on the Tuberville holds; Andrew Rudalevige on the Schedule F problems; and Michael Tesler on GOP isolationism.

– In 2016 candidate Donald Trump didn’t run a typical campaign, just media. LATimes notes this year his campaign has done the nitty gritty work to get delegates, and it’s working.

– This week I ran across an article from last March profiling Trump’s last, acting SecDef, Chris Miller. While it’s mildly sympathetic, I stand by my low opinion of his performance and his views.

I somehow missed yesterday’s edition:

– Unclear what happens next after confirming 3 Chiefs.

– Same with the budget, though House may use King of he Hill amendment process.

– GOP group opposes Ukraine aid. Here’s their letter.

– GOP also divided over expiring PEPFAR

– FT says India spy agency operates abroad

– WSJ says US wants Israel to support nuclear program for Saudi

– Atlantic has long article on Gen. Milley

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