SCOOP: GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin is holding up the promotion for Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, the top general who oversaw the 82nd Airborne Division during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal:
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Defense reporter for @thehill. Previously @POLITICOPro, @InsideDefense & @ALcomMobile. Can probably find me @ Capitol or Pentagon drinking a carton of milk.
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But the best part of the NDAA markup is drinking Rip Its with your bros at like 10pm and then slowly spiraling, reaching the point at like 2am where all the lawmakers, staff and journalists are half delirious and just tenuously holding on to the last vestiges of decorum
Connor O'Brien@connorobrienNH
Scooplet: House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers wants to break up the committee's marathon one-day NDAA markup into two days. He floated it this year, but will likely have to keep it to one day because of a tight floor schedule. He's targeting next year. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2023/0…
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Some really great accountability reporting out today from my colleague @Rafael_Bernal_, who spoke to detainees at an immigration facility and dug through death reports for this important story about a series of suicide attempts. thehill.com/latino/3881755…
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Looking to speak to any American seriously considering going to fight in Ukraine or anyone who knows of one, please DM me. No need for names if you're not comfortable.
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SCOOP: House Foreign Affairs Chairman leading bipartisan trip to Ukraine amid Russia tensions thehill.com/policy/interna…
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Some professional news: I'll be taking on an expanded role at The Hill after a year of breaking news. Today is my first day as a defense reporter alongside the great ,@EllenEMitchell, and I couldn't be more excited! Send tips to jwilliams@thehill.com
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NEW from me, @EllenEMitchell and @HCTrudo: Colin Powell's death prompts bipartisan outpouring of grief
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Busy day in Washington DC. Follow The Hill's live coverage of the hearing with Austin/Milley/McKenzie here thehill.com/policy/defense…
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Gen. McKenzie: "I am now convinced that as many as 10 civilians, including up to 7 children were tragically killed in that strike. [...] it was a mistake. [...] I am fully responsible for this strike and this tragic outcome." hill.cm/QL31bXx
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If you have the time today, here's a fantastic story from my colleagues @RebeccaBeitsch and @HelloLauraKelly on how lawmakers and their staffs worked hard to get Americans and Afghan allies out of Afghanistan: thehill.com/policy/nationa…
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Just in: @johnfkirby63 announces that @SecDef will brief the press in the Pentagon Briefing Room tomorrow for the first time following the conclusion of the NATO defense ministerial
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Pentagon says cost to date to keep National Guard in DC around the Capitol since Jan 6 is $438 million, according to senior defense official.
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Reinforcements have arrived in the Capitol ahead of today’s impeachment vote and for inauguration week. All quiet for now.
Photos by my colleague Mike Lillis/The Hill
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Entire DC National Guard of 1,100 sent to Capitol after acting SecDef Miller and Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley spoke w/ Pence, congressional leaders. Govs of Va. & Md. also sending Guardsmen: thehill.com/policy/defense…
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NEW: Acting SecDef Christopher Miller statement on activation of DC Nat'l Guard. Says he and Joint Chiefs Chairman spoke with Pence and congressional leaders re: situation at Capitol. No mention of Trump. Ends statement noting military's oath to Constitution (via @EllenEMitchell)
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My team and I are working closely with @MayorBowser, @SpeakerPelosi, and @SenSchumer to respond to the situation in Washington, D.C.
Per the Mayor's request, I am sending members of the Virginia National Guard along with 200 Virginia State Troopers.
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BREAKING: The entire D.C. National Guard will be activated today, putting about 1,100 guardsmen on duty tonight, defense official tells me. Comes after breach of Capitol by pro-Trump protesters.
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Biden officially picks retired 4-star Gen. Lloyd Austin for SecDef
Joe Biden@JoeBiden
In the many hours we've spent together in the Situation Room and with our troops—I've witnessed General Austin's character. He shares my belief that we are strongest when we lead not only by the example of our power, but by the power of our example. theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/…
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Good look here at Biden's top contender for defense secretary, Michele Flournoy, who would be the first woman to serve in the position. via @Rebecca_H_K and @EllenEMitchell thehill.com/policy/defense…
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Public Pentagon tours cancelled due to COVID 19 —>
Archive: Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder@PressSecRyder
As of this morning, all public Pentagon tours are canceled until further notice. We regret the inconvenience to our more than 2,000 visitors a week, but our key priorities are the health of our people & ensuring our ability to continue executing vital national security missions.
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