Threats

The D Brief: Biden’s natsec legacy; Russia advances on supply hub; Ukraine’s anti-drone sensor net; UK-show news; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Gaza pier, done; Can Hamas rebuild?; NATO’s hybrid-war defenses; ISIS’ Syria surge; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Investigations into Trump shooting; New Gaza strikes; Red Sea aerial battles continue; Classified-docs case dismissed; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Trump pledges to ax Biden’s AI-safety order

The newly adopted Republican platform says the executive order "hinders AI Innovation."

  • Natalie Alms
Threats

The president ordered a board to investigate a massive Russian cyberattack. It didn't.

By not investigating how the SolarWinds hack exploited Microsoft software, the Cyber Safety Review Board missed an opportunity to prevent attacks, experts say.

  • Craig Silverman, ProPublica
Ideas

4 things to watch for as NATO leaders gather in high-stakes summit

Expect important discussion on Ukrainian membership, military aid, China, and internal cohesion.

  • Garret J. Martin, The Conversation
Threats

The D Brief: Alerts across Europe; $4.5 billion for Patriot missiles; Thousands of US weapons to Israel; China taps private firms for cyber offense; Boeing’s new deal; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Lauren C. Williams and Audrey Decker
Policy

Senate advances 2% raise for defense civilians, 4.5% for military

An unusual White House proposal to give different raises drew early fire, but lawmakers are passing up opportunities to do anything about it.

  • Erich Wagner
Ideas

NATO's Article 5 isn't as ironclad as many think

Alliance commitments are not quite as binding, either legally or politically, as the conventional wisdom suggests.

  • Dan Reiter and Brian Greenhill, The Conversation
Threats

G7 nations tell China to ‘act responsibly’ in cyberspace

The nations have frequently pointed to China as a top cyber adversary.

  • David DiMolfetta
Ideas

What can this weekend’s Ukraine peace summit achieve?

Russia won't attend the Swiss-hosted event where Ukraine's Zelensky will pitch his proposal.

  • Jon Richardson, The Conversation
Threats

The D Brief: US-Ukraine security pact; Russian warships, hounded; NGAD’s new uncertainty; China’s Peruvian megaport; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Air raid on Kyiv; WH responds to House defense bill; Estonia’s drone hotbed; US crime falls; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: More aid to Ukraine; NATO to up military goals?; Gaza pier running again; China’s latest aircraft carrier; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Shells trickle into Ukraine; Navy hunts for sub builders; ICBM’s rising cost; ‘Climate hell’; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Policy

Biden puts limits on asylum requests at the US-Mexico border

No more than 2,500 incoming people will be able to apply for asylum per day under the new executive order.

  • Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch
Threats

The D Brief: Strikes inside Russia; Big ammo orders; Nakasone on ‘cyber force’; DOD skips primes for new drone; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Bradley Peniston and Lauren C. Williams
Policy

Biden threatens veto as GOP outlines proposed FY25 cuts

House Republicans propose cutting $700m from military construction, 12% of State and USAID funding, and more.

  • Eric Katz
Policy

US plan may boost NATO arms production for Ukraine

Money would also go toward Ukrainian defense industry and undercutting Russian arms sales.

  • Sam Skove
Threats

The D Brief: Russia opens new front; New US aid coming; Israel’s Rafah strikes; SOF-killing bodycam video; And a bit more...

  • Bradley Peniston
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