Stevenson’s army, October 27

– Senate defeated measure requiring US troop withdrawal from Niger.

– More on efforts to get around Tuberville holds

– House GOP are blocking PEPFAR funds

– National Review editor says GOP doesn’t really want to be in charge

– Public approval of Congress drops to 13%

– WaPo’s Josh Rogin quotes HFAC Chair saying US lacks legal authorization to fight Iranian-backed militias.

– NYT says Israeli government divided on invading Gaza

– Foreign Affairs reports on Gaza opinion on Hamas.

– WOTR writers reconsider views on infantry tactics

-Politico reports Arizona-Florida tomato war

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