Stevenson’s army, October 26

– Politico notes the steep learning curve the new Speaker Mike Johnson faces.

– Punchbowl has more details — but scroll down to learn of the possible change in standing orders in the Senate to get around the Tubervile holds.

– Politico’s ever-valuable NatSec Daily reports on the 3 plans the Biden administration wants from Israel before any ground invasion.

-WSJ says some Hamas fighters trained in Iran before the Oct 7 attacks.

– CBO has new report on long-term implications of defense budgets.

-Atlantic writer has background on FARA, including role in Menendez case.

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