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30 January 2025
Responsible Statecraft | Right now NATO could not win a war with Russia
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In 2024, reflecting a popular Western belief, former Secretary of Defense
Lloyd Austin said: “NATO is the most powerful and successful alliance in
history.” Yet just two years earlier in 2022, after a 15-year campaign, NATO
was defeated by the Taliban, a rag-tag group of poorly armed insurgents.
The Hill | Chaos and uncertainty swirl around Trump’s foreign aid freeze
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President Trump’s <[link removed]> decision to clean
house at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and initially
freeze all foreign assistance
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is fueling chaos and uncertainty in Washington and across the world.
Associated Press | Hamas frees 8 more hostages but Israel puts prisoner
release on hold after a chaotic handover
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Hamas-led militants freed eight hostages on Thursday as part of the ceasefire
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handover of some of the captives, who were shuttled through a rowdy crowd of
thousands by masked militants, drew an angry protest from Israel.
Military Times | Hegseth strips Milley of security detail, orders investigation
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New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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on Tuesday strippedformer Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley
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of his security detail and ordered the acting inspector general to investigate
whether the former Army leader could face criminal charges or a retroactive
demotion for misconduct, potentially including undermining the chain of command.
Stars & Stripes | Federal funding freeze lifted for veterans programs
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A temporary freeze on federal grants, loans and other financial assistance for
veterans programs announced Tuesday by the Trump administration was lifted
overnight by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
12 News Phoenix | Phoenix VA faces backlash after report shows delayed care
leads to patient safety concerns
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A new report details failures at the Phoenix VA, as the Office of Inspector
General for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs finds Carl T. Hayden VA
Medical Center leadership did not take 'adequate action' against a
dermatologist despite nearly 50 patient safety reports against them.
Fox News | Pete Hegseth confirmed to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts
tie-breaking vote
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The Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump's
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as defense secretary on Friday night after a high-tempered battle to sway
lawmakers in his favor that was almost derailed by accusations about his
behavior.
Foreign Policy | Europe Isn’t Ready for Trump 2.0
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| Emma Ashford & Jennifer Kavanaugh
Europe believes it is ready for Donald Trump 2.0. Having survived one Trump
administration, European policymakers believe they have a recipe for navigating
a repeat. Their confidence, however, is unwarranted. Focused on the wrong goals
and distracted by political crises, Europe is far from equipped for the
challenges of Trump’s second term as U.S. president.
The American Conservative | The Tulsi Gabbard I Know Is Perfect for DNI
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| Jake Mercier
In 2012, Tulsi Gabbard was seen as the future of the Democratic party. She
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convention nominating Barack Obama for his second term. Pelosi praised her.
Voguedeemed
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her the next “Democratic Party star.”
War on the Rocks | Assessing Ukraine’s Prospects in 2025
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Michael Kofman and Ryan Evans
Mike Kofman joined Ryan for a wide-ranging conversation on the challenges
faced by both Ukraine and Russia this year. They discuss losses on both sides,
manpower challenges, the importance of following the discourse in Ukraine, the
Russian economy, and whether the Russian pace of operations will clearly slow
down. This episode is brought to you byBedrock Knowledge
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The Veterans’ ACCESS Act was introduced in the new Congress by Rep. Bost and
Sen. Moran this week – a bill that would protect veterans’ health care choices
from bureaucratic meddling and hold the VA accountable for improving veterans’
awareness of and access to their preferred treatment choices – even when that
treatment is not at a VA facility.
Read CVA’s full statement here
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and check out this blog post from our sister organization Americans for
Prosperity (AFP):Veterans’ ACCESS Act: Get veterans the care they were promised
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