Podcasts about senate armed services

00:00:45 — Should It Be the ‘Department of Murder'? Knight warns that Trump's War Department is engaging in actions that surpass conventional war crimes, reflecting a collapse of moral and legal restraints inside military leadership. 00:03:37 — First Strike Reveals Systematic Abandonment of Protocols Knight shows how the first maritime strike disregarded long-standing interdiction procedures, signaling a deliberate move toward lawless extrajudicial operations. 00:09:42 — Pentagon Defends Illegal Killings With Fabricated Claims Knight exposes how fabricated authorities and false terrorism narratives were deployed to justify the killing of unarmed survivors in open water. 00:17:39 — Bipartisan Senators Launch War-Crimes Inquiry Knight highlights the rare bipartisan demand from Senate Armed Services leaders for documentation and recordings, indicating deep concern over presidential misconduct. 01:11:34 — NDAA Guarantees Endless War and Zero Accountability Knight explains that Congress hides massive expansions of war powers and surveillance inside the NDAA because it always passes, ensuring permanent authorization for executive overreach. 01:16:42 — CIA Zero-Unit Fighter Murders National Guardsmen in D.C. Knight details how a CIA-trained Afghan commando killed U.S. soldiers, a violent example of the blowback created by importing foreign paramilitary operatives. 01:18:58 — CIA Cut Secret Deals to Import Thousands of Kill Teams Knight reveals that 10,000–12,000 Zero-Unit fighters were flown into the U.S. under CIA asylum deals, embedding foreign death squads inside American communities. 01:36:21 — CIA Influence Behind Open-Borders Chaos Knight argues that mass-migration disorder is not organic but engineered through intelligence-agency strategies designed to fragment societies and generate instability. 01:58:42 — Somali Fraud Crisis Engulfs Minnesota Knight shows how the “Feeding Our Future” scheme became a billion-dollar welfare-fraud operation with money funneled back to Somalia and extremist networks. 02:03:53 — Mass Somali Migration Transforms Minneapolis Knight explains how imported voting blocs and cultural enclaves now wield major influence in Minneapolis, reshaping local politics and eroding assimilation. 02:07:06 — Trump's Thanksgiving Meltdowns Mirror Nixon Knight compares Trump's erratic holiday messaging to Nixon's paranoia, warning that conservatives are rehabilitating authoritarian leaders they once opposed. 02:18:04 — Congress Implodes as Members Flee Washington Knight reviews why nearly 30 lawmakers are retiring—citing dysfunction, centralization of power, threats, and anger over blocked transparency efforts like Epstein-file votes. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

00:00:45 — Should It Be the ‘Department of Murder'? Knight warns that Trump's War Department is engaging in actions that surpass conventional war crimes, reflecting a collapse of moral and legal restraints inside military leadership. 00:03:37 — First Strike Reveals Systematic Abandonment of Protocols Knight shows how the first maritime strike disregarded long-standing interdiction procedures, signaling a deliberate move toward lawless extrajudicial operations. 00:09:42 — Pentagon Defends Illegal Killings With Fabricated Claims Knight exposes how fabricated authorities and false terrorism narratives were deployed to justify the killing of unarmed survivors in open water. 00:17:39 — Bipartisan Senators Launch War-Crimes Inquiry Knight highlights the rare bipartisan demand from Senate Armed Services leaders for documentation and recordings, indicating deep concern over presidential misconduct. 01:11:34 — NDAA Guarantees Endless War and Zero Accountability Knight explains that Congress hides massive expansions of war powers and surveillance inside the NDAA because it always passes, ensuring permanent authorization for executive overreach. 01:16:42 — CIA Zero-Unit Fighter Murders National Guardsmen in D.C. Knight details how a CIA-trained Afghan commando killed U.S. soldiers, a violent example of the blowback created by importing foreign paramilitary operatives. 01:18:58 — CIA Cut Secret Deals to Import Thousands of Kill Teams Knight reveals that 10,000–12,000 Zero-Unit fighters were flown into the U.S. under CIA asylum deals, embedding foreign death squads inside American communities. 01:36:21 — CIA Influence Behind Open-Borders Chaos Knight argues that mass-migration disorder is not organic but engineered through intelligence-agency strategies designed to fragment societies and generate instability. 01:58:42 — Somali Fraud Crisis Engulfs Minnesota Knight shows how the “Feeding Our Future” scheme became a billion-dollar welfare-fraud operation with money funneled back to Somalia and extremist networks. 02:03:53 — Mass Somali Migration Transforms Minneapolis Knight explains how imported voting blocs and cultural enclaves now wield major influence in Minneapolis, reshaping local politics and eroding assimilation. 02:07:06 — Trump's Thanksgiving Meltdowns Mirror Nixon Knight compares Trump's erratic holiday messaging to Nixon's paranoia, warning that conservatives are rehabilitating authoritarian leaders they once opposed. 02:18:04 — Congress Implodes as Members Flee Washington Knight reviews why nearly 30 lawmakers are retiring—citing dysfunction, centralization of power, threats, and anger over blocked transparency efforts like Epstein-file votes. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silverFor 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHTFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

This week’s episode of The Chuck ToddCast dives into the full spectrum of Donald Trump’s political chaos — from a deadly Venezuela boat strike that jolted Congress awake to an explosive shooting in Washington, D.C., where Trump delivered the most divisive response imaginable. Chuck breaks down how the shooter’s surprising CIA ties, Trump’s immediate “blame game,” and his increasingly politicized rhetoric toward the military risk putting service members in harm’s way. He examines Trump’s contradictory foreign policy moves, including pardoning a cocaine-trafficking former Honduran president and a billionaire fraudster, all while saber-rattling toward Venezuela and relying on Roger Stone as his unofficial “pardon broker.” With Republicans bracing for a wave of resignations and watchdog committees gearing up for investigations, Chuck argues that the founders never intended the pardon power to be used this way — and that a constitutional fix may now be essential. Then, editor of The Dispatch, Sarah Isgur joins Chuck for a sweeping conversation about the Supreme Court, constitutional design, and the modern dysfunction of Congress. Sarah argues that SCOTUS is the only institution still operating as the founders intended—and with two major cases on the docket, the Court could soon reshape the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. She and Chuck examine how the activist class has abandoned Congress, why long-term challenges like climate change require legislation rather than court battles, and how a dramatically expanded House—potentially 1,200 members or more—could restore true representation. They dig into how the collapse of traditional parties, the rise of communications-focused lawmakers, and the outsize influence of small states have all warped American governance. The conversation then widens into history, culture, and political “what-ifs”—from Ken Burns’ Revolutionary War documentary to the chaotic post-Lincoln era, to the tantalizing possibility that a surviving President Garfield might have accelerated civil rights by a century. Chuck and Sarah compare Obama to Chester Arthur, debate whether Democrats learned the wrong lessons from Trump, and revisit the alternate timelines of Chris Christie, Carly Fiorina, and the Tea Party. They close with a provocative question: Should the DOJ be structurally separated from the executive branch? And, more fundamentally, should it be far easier to amend the Constitution for a modern nation of 300 million people? Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to December 7th, 1941 when FDR addressed the nation via radio after Pearl Harbor, and traces the history of media fragmentation throughout the decades. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his college football update. Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:00 We got the full spectrum of Trump this week 02:45 Venezuela boat strike has awoken congress from its slumber 03:15 Pete Hegseth could take the fall for war crime strike 04:00 Resignation of head of SouthCom was a flashing red light 05:45 Two national guardsmen shot in Washington D.C. 06:45 Trump’s response to shooting was most divisive possible 07:30 Surprising that shooter was Afghan employee of CIA 08:45 It’s likely shooter was mentally unstable & something triggered him 09:30 Trump immediately went into “blame game” mode after shooting 10:15 Trump’s entire political currency is division 11:00 Trump’s politicization of military risks putting target on their back 12:00 Trump blames Biden’s vetting, but administration rarely vets anything 12:45 Trump gave away everything U.S. won in Afghanistan to Taliban 14:30 Every president in the 21st century has screwed up Afghanistan 15:45 Trump tried to weaponize the shooting for political gain 17:30 Pay attention to what Trump does, not what he says 18:15 Trump pardons cocaine trafficking ex president of Honduras 19:00 Trump threatens war with Venezuela over drugs, then gives this pardon?? 20:00 Trump threatens voters of Honduras over their election 20:45 Roger Stone has become Trump’s pardon merchant 21:45 Pardon was direct result of Roger Stone’s lobbying 22:15 Trump has normalized pardoning of convicted felons 24:15 Trump pardons executive guilty of 1.6B fraud scheme 25:15 Trump’s pardons are far more corrupt than prior president’s pardons 27:30 We need a constitutional amendment to change the pardon power 28:30 Founder imagined congress would prevent abuse of pardon power 29:15 We’ll likely see 2-4 retirements per week in congress through December 30:45 Senate Armed Services committee will do thorough investigation of strike 32:15 Trump is likely to give an illegal order w/ military action in Venezuela 33:45 Trump’s coalition wanted less military intervention overseas 39:30 Sarah Isgur joins the Chuck ToddCast 41:00 SCOTUS is the only institution functioning as founders intended 41:30 SCOTUS has 2 cases that could rebalance other two branches 42:45 SCOTUS may strengthen executive while empowering congress 45:00 What if SCOTUS gives Trump everything he wants? 46:30 Activist class has given up or ignored congressional authority 47:30 You need legislation to address long term problems like climate change 49:00 The house needs to be expanded to make it more representative 51:15 The house should have 1200+ members 52:45 We replaced political parties with high dollar special interests 53:30 Members aren’t attending town halls, they’re posting on social media 56:00 The two leaders of each chamber run congress, not committee chairs 56:45 Legislators are frustrated with the broken nature of congress 58:00 Members aren’t hiring legislating staff, they hire comms staff 59:30 Boebert, AOC, MTG would be backbenchers without comms 1:01:00 Small states are getting far too much influence electorally 1:04:00 The constitution is a good ballast if we follow it and regularly amend it 1:05:00 Ken Burns was gutsy to make a doc on the American revolution 1:06:30 If you want 300 million people to follow a law, it should take time to pass 1:08:30 Death By Lightning was too short to tell the whole story 1:10:30 “Manhunt” really painted a picture of Andrew Johnson 1:11:30 Lincoln assassination was meant to upend Lincoln's administration 1:12:15 Holiday reading list 1:13:30 End of 19th century was a weird time for the U.S. presidency 1:15:30 Rehnquist’s book comments on Bush v Gore through 19th century lens 1:17:15 Thomas Jefferson impeached justices in order to get a SCOTUS rubber stamp 1:18:00 Chuck’s project to create a scripted TV show about Garfield & reconstruction 1:19:15 George Washington wanted D.C. to be the biggest port city on east coast 1:22:00 1860-1865 was a fascinating time for the city of Washington DC 1:23:30 If Garfield lived we might have gotten the Civil Rights Act 100 years sooner 1:25:00 Parallels between Obama and Chester A. Arthur presidencies 1:26:00 Democrats learning from Trump that action matters over process 1:27:00 Dems gutted their bench during Obama years 1:28:00 Obama endorsing Clinton was a massive mistake for the Democratic Party 1:30:30 GOP voters realized the “nice” candidate like Romney couldn’t win 1:32:00 Without “bridgegate”, Chris Christie may be president instead of Trump 1:33:30 Chris Christie is a wildly talented politician, but mismanaged era with his shot 1:35:00 The Tea Party energy in GOP could have derailed Christie’s ambitions 1:36:15 Christie derailed Carly Fiorina’s campaign in 2016 1:37:30 Should DOJ be detached from the executive branch? 1:40:00 Founders never specified how many justices should be on SCOTUS 1:42:45 Ford pardon was a huge mistake, created protected political class 1:44:15 Where to find Sarah’s work 1:45:30 It should be easier to pass constitutional amendments 1:49:00 Chuck’s thoughts on interview with Sarah Isgur 1:49:45 ToddCast Time Machine - December 7th, 1941 1:50:30 The shock of Pearl Harbor is almost gone from living memory 1:51:00 Pearl Harbor showed the power of shared media experience 1:52:00 Radio was the height of communal media 1:52:15 December 1945, FCC gave massive expansion of FM radio 1:53:00 FM created the first fragmentation of media 1:54:00 Summer of 1980, Walkman introduced personalization in media 1:55:30 The Walkman was the beginning of mass media fragmentation 1:57:30 By 1990, 40% of minutes listened in the car weren’t radio 1:58:15 Radio never recovered from the Walkman 1:58:45 Streaming and social are diminishing TV & cable 1:59:30 For Americans under 60, almost all media consumption is on smartphones 2:02:00 Ask Chuck 2:02:15 Love for “The Barn” and the book recommendations 2:05:30 Is there any hope for a return to respectful bipartisan discourse? 2:11:15 Should we consider distributing presidential roles & diluting power? 2:16:00 What benefits do members of congress receive after leaving? 2:21:00 College football updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s episode of The Chuck ToddCast dives into the full spectrum of Donald Trump’s political chaos — from a deadly Venezuela boat strike that jolted Congress awake to an explosive shooting in Washington, D.C., where Trump delivered the most divisive response imaginable. Chuck breaks down how the shooter’s surprising CIA ties, Trump’s immediate “blame game,” and his increasingly politicized rhetoric toward the military risk putting service members in harm’s way. He examines Trump’s contradictory foreign policy moves, including pardoning a cocaine-trafficking former Honduran president and a billionaire fraudster, all while saber-rattling toward Venezuela and relying on Roger Stone as his unofficial “pardon broker.” With Republicans bracing for a wave of resignations and watchdog committees gearing up for investigations, Chuck argues that the founders never intended the pardon power to be used this way — and that a constitutional fix may now be essential. Finally, Chuck hops into the ToddCast Time Machine to December 7th, 1941 when FDR addressed the nation via radio after Pearl Harbor, and traces the history of media fragmentation throughout the decades. He also answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and gives his college football update. Go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Protect your family with life insurance from Ethos. Get up to $3 million in coverage in as little as 10 minutes at https://ethos.com/chuck. Application times may vary. Rates may vary. Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:00 We got the full spectrum of Trump this week 02:45 Venezuela boat strike has awoken congress from its slumber 03:15 Pete Hegseth could take the fall for war crime strike 04:00 Resignation of head of SouthCom was a flashing red light 05:45 Two national guardsmen shot in Washington D.C. 06:45 Trump’s response to shooting was most divisive possible 07:30 Surprising that shooter was Afghan employee of CIA 08:45 It’s likely shooter was mentally unstable & something triggered him 09:30 Trump immediately went into “blame game” mode after shooting 10:15 Trump’s entire political currency is division 11:00 Trump’s politicization of military risks putting target on their back 12:00 Trump blames Biden’s vetting, but administration rarely vets anything 12:45 Trump gave away everything U.S. won in Afghanistan to Taliban 14:30 Every president in the 21st century has screwed up Afghanistan 15:45 Trump tried to weaponize the shooting for political gain 17:30 Pay attention to what Trump does, not what he says 18:15 Trump pardons cocaine trafficking ex president of Honduras 19:00 Trump threatens war with Venezuela over drugs, then gives this pardon?? 20:00 Trump threatens voters of Honduras over their election 20:45 Roger Stone has become Trump’s pardon merchant 21:45 Pardon was direct result of Roger Stone’s lobbying 22:15 Trump has normalized pardoning of convicted felons 24:15 Trump pardons executive guilty of 1.6B fraud scheme 25:15 Trump’s pardons are far more corrupt than prior president’s pardons 26:30 We need a constitutional amendment to change the pardon power 29:30 Founder imagined congress would prevent abuse of pardon power 28:15 We’ll likely see 2-4 retirements per week in congress through December 29:45 Senate Armed Services committee will do thorough investigation of strike 31:15 Trump is likely to give an illegal order w/ military action in Venezuela 32:45 Trump’s coalition wanted less military intervention overseas 38:45 ToddCast Time Machine - December 7th, 1941 39:30 The shock of Pearl Harbor is almost gone from living memory 40:00 Pearl Harbor showed the power of shared media experience 41:00 Radio was the height of communal media 41:15 December 1945, FCC gave massive expansion of FM radio 42:00 FM created the first fragmentation of media 43:00 Summer of 1980, Walkman introduced personalization in media 44:30 The Walkman was the beginning of mass media fragmentation 46:30 By 1990, 40% of minutes listened in the car weren’t radio 47:15 Radio never recovered from the Walkman 47:45 Streaming and social are diminishing TV & cable 48:30 For Americans under 60, almost all media consumption is on smartphones 51:00 Ask Chuck 51:15 Love for “The Barn” and the book recommendations 54:30 Is there any hope for a return to respectful bipartisan discourse? 1:00:15 Should we consider distributing presidential roles & diluting power? 1:05:00 What benefits do members of congress receive after leaving? 1:10:00 College football updateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this historic special edition of The Good Trouble Show with Matt Ford, host Matt Ford and co-host Dr. Anna Brady-Estevez bring together 20 of the most influential voices in the UAP disclosure movement—from Congress, national security, academia, science, journalism, intelligence, and cutting-edge technology.Timed with the release of the groundbreaking documentary The Age of Disclosure, this episode presents the most comprehensive UAP cross-section ever assembled in one program.Across nearly two hours, you'll hear from lawmakers pushing for accountability, whistleblower allies shaping legislation, world-leading scientists breaking new research, national security officials warning of strategic risks, investigative journalists uncovering decades-long secrecy, and military veterans who witnessed extraordinary events firsthand.This is disclosure in real time—told by the people driving it.Featured Guests (in order of appearance)Rep. Eric Burlison – U.S. Congressman (MO-7), House Oversight Committee, leading advocate for UAP transparency.  Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand – Member of Senate Armed Services & Intelligence Committees, one of Congress's fiercest voices on UAP accountability.  Kirk McConnell – Former senior staffer on the Senate Armed Services & Intelligence Committees, key architect of UAP legislation.  Marik von Rennenkampff – National security analyst and columnist at The Hill; host of the Sol Briefing.  Jordan Flowers – Executive Director, Disclosure Foundation; former finance and restructuring specialist.  Dr. Keith Taylor – Former NYPD Emergency Service Unit officer; WMD response expert; professor at John Jay College.  Sri Tata – Yale PhD student in mathematical physics and organizer of the Yale Student UFO Society.  Eric Zidek – Strategist analyzing UAPs, advanced technology, and global financial/geopolitical impacts.  Dr. Beatriz Villarroel – Award-winning Swedish astronomer; leader of VASCO and EXOPROBE; author of pre-Sputnik anomaly findings.  Dr. Kevin Knuth – Former NASA scientist; physics professor at SUNY Albany; lead researcher with UAPx/Project X.  Dr. Garry Nolan – Stanford professor, inventor, co-founder of the Sol Foundation; leading figure in UAP scientific inquiry.  Dr. Hal Puthoff – Physicist and longtime advisor to CIA, DIA & Pentagon UAP programs; founder of EarthTech International.  Dr. Julia Mossbridge – Cognitive neuroscientist studying psi, consciousness, and human potential; founder of TILT.  Dr. Avi Loeb – Harvard astrophysicist; best-selling author; head of the Galileo Project; global leader in extraterrestrial technosignature research.  Lawrence Forsley – NASA/DoE research physicist; pioneer in lattice confinement fusion; long-time UAP technology investigator.  Captain Robert Salas (Ret.) – Former USAF missile launch officer; witness to historic UAP nuclear missile shutdown events.  (statement) &  (bio).  Ross Coulthart – Award-winning investigative journalist for NewsNation; broke major UAP whistleblower reporting.  Sarah Gamm – Astrophysicist & former intelligence community imagery scientist; served with the UAP Task Force and as a nuclear analyst.  Whether you're new to the topic or deeply immersed in UAP research, this episode is the clearest snapshot of where disclosure stands right now—and where it's heading next.Listen now and share this historic moment.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-trouble-show-with-matt-ford-uap-politics--5808897/support.Sponsorship Inquires:  sponsors@thegoodtroubleshow.comSubstack:  https://substack.com/@thegoodtroubleshowLinktree: https://linktr.ee/thegoodtroubleshowPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheGoodTroubleShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoodTroubleShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/GoodTroubleShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodtroubleshow/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goodtroubleshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Good-Trouble-Show-With-Matt-Ford-106009712211646Threads: @TheGoodTroubleShowBlueSky: @TheGoodTroubleShow

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to save the Navy Reserve Center system. They say THE provision in the Senate version of the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill would shutter 107 commands that provide administrative support and serve as home for approximately 48,000 Navy reservists across the country. In a letter to the House and Senate Armed Services committees, the lawmakers said if the Navy has issues with the current force structure, the service should identify those issues, present them to Congress along with their plans to fix them. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Republican Sen. Michael Rounds of South Dakota sits on both the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees. On Thursday, he and other senators were briefed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Gen. Dan Caine on the airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rounds after the briefing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Republican Sen. Michael Rounds of South Dakota sits on both the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees. On Thursday, he and other senators were briefed by CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Gen. Dan Caine on the airstrikes against Iran's nuclear program. Amna Nawaz spoke with Rounds after the briefing. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

America's defense industrial base is woefully behind production on new advanced weapons systems, and slow to deliver those systems to strategic allies like Taiwan. The axis of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea is shifting the global balance of military capabilities in their favor. All of this adds up to what defense expert Brad Bowman calls the most dangerous geostrategic threat for the United States since 1945. He joined Rep. Crenshaw to cover bureaucratic and legislative reforms that would reinvigorate America's defense industry and speed up weapons deliveries to our allies. He gives an analysis of the Chinese military's strengths and weaknesses in an invasion of Taiwan. And he discusses the policy options for arming Mexico against the drug cartels.   Brad Bowman serves as senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on U.S. defense strategy and policy. He has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, as well as an active duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point. Follow him on X at @Brad_L_Bowman.

Many frustrated by the perceived lack of understanding of our nation's maritime heritage requirements want new leaders with fresh ideas, unburdened by legacy entanglements. It is hoped that a younger cohort with military experience, preferably naval, in the House of Representatives and the Senate who bring to the job an additional background in business and industry will emerge to promote constructive change.Today's guest fits the bill perfectly: the new Senator from Montana, Senator Tim Sheehy.Tim Sheehy is a father, husband, combat veteran, patriot, and an entrepreneur. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 2008 with a B.S. in History, Tim completed several deployments and hundreds of missions as a US Navy SEAL Officer and Team Leader, deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, and the Pacific region. Tim was honored to serve alongside many American heroes and was involved in dozens of engagements with enemy forces, earning him multiple combat decorations. Additionally, Tim completed a joint tour with Army Special Operations forces where he was privileged to complete US Army Ranger School and serve alongside the 5th Special Forces Group, 75th Ranger Regiment and other units within US Army Special Operations Command.Tim completed his active duty service as a mini submarine pilot and navigator specializing in sensitive undersea operations. After his active duty service, Tim fulfilled reserve duty as a recruiter and assessor for future naval officers. Tim was honorably discharged from the Naval Reserve in 2019.In 2014, Tim founded Belgrade-based Bridger Aerospace with all of his savings and an all-veteran team. Under his leadership, Bridger Aerospace and its sister company, Ascent Vision Technologies experienced rapid growth and created hundreds of Montana jobs. Ascent Vision Technologies was acquired by CACI in 2020, and Bridger Aerospace went public on the NASDAQ in 2023.Tim sits on the Senate Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.SummaryIn this conversation, Senator Tim Sheehy discusses his journey from Naval Academy graduate to U.S. Senator, emphasizing the need for a new generation of leaders in the maritime domain. He highlights the importance of revitalizing the Navy, addressing challenges in shipbuilding, and fostering bipartisan support for maritime strength. The discussion also touches on the need for innovation in naval strategy and acquisition processes, advocating for a shift in mindset towards risk-taking and adaptability in the face of modern challenges.Show LinksOperation Red WingsSix FrigatesThe Fall of KabulTakeawaysTim shares his journey from the Naval Academy to the Senate.The importance of revitalizing the Navy is highlighted.Challenges in shipbuilding and acquisition processes are discussed.Bipartisan support for maritime strength is crucial.Innovation in naval strategy is necessary for future readiness.Quantity in naval assets is as important as quality.A new shipbuilding paradigm is needed to meet modern demands.Risk-taking should be encouraged in military leadership.The Navy's historical context is essential for understanding current challenges.Chapters00:00: Introduction to Maritime Challenges and New Perspectives12:47: Senator Tim Sheehy's Journey: From Navy to Politics18:44: Revitalizing the Navy: Challenges and Opportunities24:37: Acquisition Paradigms and the Future of Naval Strategy

In a live conversation on January 14, Lawfare Editor-in-Chief Benjamin Wittes spoke to Lawfare Senior Editor Anna Bower about the confirmation hearing of Pete Hegseth by the Senate Armed Services committee on his expected nomination to be secretary of defense, the first confirmation hearing for one of President-elect Trump's cabinet nominations in his second term.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senate Armed Services committee had one job yesterday: To interview and vet the man President Trump wants to run the Pentagon. What Senate democrats did instead was reveal their seething hatred for patriots. Listen to the democrats' childish "gotchas" and unbecoming interruptions, their wrap-up-smears and Hail Mary attempts to do what they desperately tried to do to Trump: Render Pete Hegseth unelectable. America deserves far better than these congressional cockroaches who seem to survive every calamity brought about by their own corruption and incompetence. We deserve better... and we must demand it.  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth appears before Senate Armed Services to kick off his Pentagon confirmation process. Top Republicans consider tying a debt limit increase to wildfire aid. Tech groups are calling on the Supreme Court to side with TikTok. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, Jan. 14.

The House and Senate Armed Services committees rolled out a compromise defense policy bill late Saturday night that could give a historic pay raise to junior enlisted service members. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House and Senate Armed Services committees rolled out a compromise defense policy bill late Saturday night that could give a historic pay raise to junior enlisted service members. Federal News Network's Anastasia Obis has more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oversight Hearing on All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office and UAPs/UFOsNovember 19th, 2024: Jon Kosloski, director of the Defense Department's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), testified on oversight of his office and government activities related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) during a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing. Several topics were addressed, including national security concerns, whistleblower protections for those who report UAPs, and transparency and information sharing with the public. NOTE: Until December 2022, the Pentagon referred to UAPs as “unidentified aerial phenomena,” and before 2021, UAPs were called “unidentified flying objects,” or UFOs. WATCH THE FULL VIDEO.

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL). Senator Tommy Tuberville was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2020 and is currently serving his first term representing Alabama. However, his constituents still know him as Coach Tuberville, following his 40-year career coaching college football. Tuberville was inspired to serve in Congress by his father, a World War II veteran and recipient of five Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart, who instilled in him the values of patriotism, work ethic, and grit. He currently serves on the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, and HELP Committees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), senator from Alabama, former college football coach, and member of the Senate Armed Services, Agriculture, Veterans' Affairs, and HELP Committees, joined the Guy Benson Show to discuss the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the attempted assassination of President Trump. Tuberville also addressed the failure of leadership from the Biden administration on the world stage and expressed his lack of confidence in VP Kamala Harris being swapped in as the Democratic nominee over aging President Joe Biden, and you can listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lawmakers on the House and Senate Armed Services committees have previously signaled openness to boosting the Pentagon's budget beyond the 1% cap imposed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act.Now, top appropriators who allocate funding for the Pentagon are pushing for a higher topline number, but negotiations on going beyond the budget caps are “not going well.” “We are a long way from increasing the caps. There's a number of political reasons why that's the case. What I would tell the folks on both sides of the aisle is that if we don't do a good job in deterrence right now, it's going to cost us a hell of a lot more money later,” Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said during the Ash Carter Exchange conference Wednesday. “The negotiations on the budget caps are still in flux.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawmakers on the House and Senate Armed Services committees have previously signaled openness to boosting the Pentagon's budget beyond the 1% cap imposed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Now, top appropriators who allocate funding for the Pentagon are pushing for a higher topline number, but negotiations on going beyond the budget caps are “not going well.”  “We are a long way from increasing the caps. There's a number of political reasons why that's the case. What I would tell the folks on both sides of the aisle is that if we don't do a good job in deterrence right now, it's going to cost us a hell of a lot more money later,” Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chair Jon Tester (D-Mont.) said during the Ash Carter Exchange conference Wednesday. “The negotiations on the budget caps are still in flux.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#Israel: What does the IDF need?  Brad Bowman: Bradley Bowman serves as senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on U.S. defense strategy and policy. He has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, as well as an active duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://israel-alma.org/2023/11/07/ballistic-missiles-cruise-missiles-and-armed-uavs-that-were-launched-in-3-different-incidents-in-the-last-two-weeks-towards-israel/ https://thebulletin.org/2023/11/how-hamas-innovated-with-drones-to-operate-like-an-army/ 1950 Gaza

Mr. Janusz Bugajski will discuss the state of Russia today and the consequences a failed Russian state may have on the world. About the Lecture: The Russian Federation is a failed state. It has proved unable to transform itself into a nation-state, a civic state, or a stable imperial state. Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has accelerated the process of state rupture through economic decline, falling revenues, elite conflicts, military incompetence, and regional and ethnic disquiet. Russia confronts an existential paradox. Without economic reform and regional autonomy, the federal structure will become increasingly unmanageable. But even if democratic reforms are undertaken by a weakening central state several regions can exploit the opportunity to secede. The prospects for violent internal conflicts substantially increase if reforms are indefinitely blocked. Growing fractures in the Russian Federation will also have a major impact on all neighboring countries for which Western policymakers are not prepared. About the Speaker: Mr. Janusz Bugajski is a Senior Fellow at the Jamestown Foundation in Washington DC and host of television shows broadcast in the Balkans. Bugajski has authored 21 books on Europe, Russia, and trans-Atlantic relations. His recent books include Failed State: A Guide to Russia's Rupture (2022), Eurasian Disunion: Russia's Vulnerable Flanks (with Margarita Assenova) (2016); and Conflict Zones: North Caucasus and Western Balkans Compared(2014). His forthcoming book is titled Pivotal Poland: Europe's Rising Strategic Player. He is a contributor to several media outlets in the US and Europe and has testified before a number of US congressional committees including: the Helsinki Commission, Senate Foreign Relations, Senate Armed Services, House Foreign Affairs, and House Defense Appropriations. ***Learn more about IWP graduate programs: https://www.iwp.edu/academic-programs/ ***Make a gift to IWP: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E231090&id=18

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.On this edition, Joe speaks with: Former-OMB Director/Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. For South Carolina's 5th Congressional District Mick Mulvaney weighs in on Former President Trump's trial moving forward and Hunter Biden's plea deal. Senior Director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Former national security advisor to Republican members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees Bradley Bowman on the importance of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's trip to China. Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino & Rick Davis on the Hunter Biden plea deal, update on former President Trump's legal troubles, and OJ Simpson is in the news See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest episode of Politically Speaking features U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt discussing his initial impressions of federal legislative service and the ongoing standoff over raising the nation's debt ceiling. After serving as a state senator, state treasurer and attorney general, Schmitt was elected to the U.S. Senate last year to succeed Roy Blunt. He currently serves on the Senate Armed Services and Commerce Committee.

Doug and Matt discuss the ARRO Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing, also, the United States Air Force Academy's Introductory Space Science Chapter 33 reference to UFO's and Extraterrestrial existence.

Biden and top congressional leaders postponed their next debt limit meeting, as staff continue to negotiate. Senate Armed Services has a new timeline for marking up the NDAA. And Feinstein is back voting in committee. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Friday, May 12, 2023.

A recent Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing raised questions of integrity and the so-called revolving door between industry and the Defense Department. The Project on Government Oversight (POGO) was among the witnesses, saying there's too much industrial influence on Pentagon decisions coming from former officers and high-level civilians. For a summary, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with POGO's Government Affairs Manager, Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A recent Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing raised questions of integrity and the so-called revolving door between industry and the Defense Department. The Project on Government Oversight (POGO) was among the witnesses, saying there's too much industrial influence on Pentagon decisions coming from former officers and high-level civilians. For a summary, Federal Drive host Tom Temin spoke with POGO's Government Affairs Manager, Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Israel: "Juniper Oak." Bradley Bowman serves as senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on U.S. defense strategy and policy. He has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, as well as an active duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point. @Brad_L_Bowman @FDD_CMPP @FDD  Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 https://www.jns.org/israeli-air-force-joins-red-flag-exercise-over-nevada/

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow Stalingrad 1942 #Ukraine: Recommending ATACMS and main battle tanks for the front.  @Brad_L_Bowman @FDD_CMPP @FDD https://www.fdd.org/analysis/2023/02/20/bidens-latest-weak-excuse-not-sending-atacms-ukraine/ Bradley Bowman serves as senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on U.S. defense strategy and policy. He has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, as well as an active duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point. @Brad_L_Bowman @FDD_CMPP @FDD

Chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services committee, Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., talks with "10 News Conference" about Russia's invasion of Ukraine and how to lower the price of gasoline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 - Dan & Amy react to Jen Psaki's comments on gas prices, drilling, sanctions and the Iran Deal… and how did Energy Industry Leaders respond?    31:32 -If America was attacked, fight or flee?   49:51 - Former ABC reporter, John Spiropoulus, returns with an update from the People's Convoy. For more info thepeoplesconvoy.org  and letsrollamerica.us   01:04:43 - Senior Vice President & Partner at Arbor Research, James Perry predicts a funding crisis “in the form of poorly contrived and difficult to execute Russian sanctions.” Follow Jim on twitter @JamesLPerry9    01:21:27 - Ted Dabrowski, President at Wirepoints.org, discusses the “legal corruption happening everyday at CPS” Follow Ted on twitter @ilpoliski   01:38:23 - Bradley Bowman, senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Served as a national security advisor to members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, as well as an active-duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point:  What the West should do now to help Ukrainians on the battlefield   01:53:22 - THE PURGE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro. 8:22-31 "The LORD possessed me at the beginning of His way, Before His works of old. (23) I have been established from everlasting, From the beginning, before there was ever an earth. (24) When [there were] no depths I was brought forth, When [there were] no fountains abounding with water. (25) Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills, I was brought forth; (26) While as yet He had not made the earth or the fields, Or the primal dust of the world. (27) When He prepared the heavens, I [was] there, When He drew a circle on the face of the deep, (28) When He established the clouds above, When He strengthened the fountains of the deep, (29) When He assigned to the sea its limit, So that the waters would not transgress His command, When He marked out the foundations of the earth, (30) Then I was beside Him [as] a master craftsman; And I was daily [His] delight, Rejoicing always before Him, (31) Rejoicing in His inhabited world, And my delight [was] with the sons of men.A Democrat in Illinois Decides the Unvaccinated are Second Class Citizens https://www.foxnews.com/us/illinois-democrat-unvaccinated-coronavirus-bill “An Illinois Democrat who claims the unvaccinated are "clogging up the health care system" has proposed a bill that would force them to pay all of their medical expenses out of pocket if they become hospitalized with the coronavirus.  The measure, set forth by State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, comes alongside news that the average coronavirus hospitalization cost is now $24,033, according to data from the government-run Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. "The vaccine is proven to be the one thing that is stopping the severity of COVID-19, and we are seeing more variants popping up," Carroll told WCIA." "The experts are telling us, ‘This is now becoming a disease of the unvaccinated.' The people that are choosing to get vaccinated are not the ones that are clogging up the health care system, it's the ones that aren't.” Carroll's proposed bill states that "a person who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine and chooses not to be vaccinated shall pay for health care expenses out-of-pocket if the person becomes hospitalized because of COVID-19 symptoms." Medical Marxism in Canada Continues to Get Crazier https://noqreport.com/2021/12/06/fully-vaccinated-canadian-family-imprisoned-as-medical-tyranny-hits-ludicrous-speed-over-omicron-scariant/Our Women are Safe… for Now https://www.politico.com/news/2021/12/06/ndaa-women-draft-dropped-523829 “Compromise defense policy legislation set to be filed Monday will not require women to register for a military draft, according to two people with knowledge of the negotiations, a stunning turnaround after the proposal gained bipartisan support in both the House and Senate this year.” “Leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees left the provision out of the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act, despite the fact that both chambers' bills would have expanded the Selective Service System beyond men.”

In May, Hamas leaders in Gaza — a territory from which Israelis withdrew in 2005 — launched more than 4,000 missiles at Israel, sparking an eleven-day conflict that would have been bloodier — on both sides — had the Israelis not been in possession of the Iron Dome, a marvel of engineering that intercepts and destroys short-range missiles before they can reach their intended victims. In other words, it is not a sword but a shield. Last month, far-left House Democrats blocked a bill to keep the federal government operating until it was stripped of funds to help Israelis replenish interceptors for the Iron Dome. A few days later, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer brought Iron Dome up as a stand-alone bill. There were 420 votes in favor and nine opposed. To discuss these and related issues, Foreign Podicy host Cliff May is joined by Jacob Nagel, who has served in the Israeli Defense Forces, the Israeli Defense Ministry, and the Prime Minister's Office including as the head of Israel's National Security Council and acting National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He headed the “Nagel Committee,” which was responsible for Israel's decision to develop Iron Dome. He also led the negotiations and signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for U.S. military aid to Israel from 2018 to 2027. He's currently a visiting professor at the Technion Aerospace Engineering Faculty and a senior fellow at FDD. Also joining the conversation: Enia Krivine, Senior Director of FDD's Israel Program as well as FDD's National Security Network; and Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power. Before joining FDD, Enia's work focused on strengthening U.S.-Israel relations including at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC); the Israel Allies Foundation; and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where she served as a Middle East fellow. Brad has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees. Prior to that, he was an active-duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point.

In May, Hamas leaders in Gaza — a territory from which Israelis withdrew in 2005 — launched more than 4,000 missiles at Israel, sparking an eleven-day conflict that would have been bloodier — on both sides — had the Israelis not been in possession of the Iron Dome, a marvel of engineering that intercepts and destroys short-range missiles before they can reach their intended victims. In other words, it is not a sword but a shield. Last month, far-left House Democrats blocked a bill to keep the federal government operating until it was stripped of funds to help Israelis replenish interceptors for the Iron Dome. A few days later, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer brought Iron Dome up as a stand-alone bill. There were 420 votes in favor and nine opposed. To discuss these and related issues, Foreign Podicy host Cliff May is joined by Jacob Nagel, who has served in the Israeli Defense Forces, the Israeli Defense Ministry, and the Prime Minister's Office including as the head of Israel's National Security Council and acting National Security Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He headed the “Nagel Committee,” which was responsible for Israel's decision to develop Iron Dome. He also led the negotiations and signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for U.S. military aid to Israel from 2018 to 2027. He's currently a visiting professor at the Technion Aerospace Engineering Faculty and a senior fellow at FDD. Also joining the conversation: Enia Krivine, Senior Director of FDD's Israel Program as well as FDD's National Security Network; and Bradley Bowman, senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power. Before joining FDD, Enia's work focused on strengthening U.S.-Israel relations including at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC); the Israel Allies Foundation; and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where she served as a Middle East fellow. Brad has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees. Prior to that, he was an active-duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point.

Live from the no panic zone—I'm Steve Gruber—I am America's Voice—God Bless America this is the Steve Gruber Show—FIERCE AND FEARLESS – in Pursuit of the truth—   Here are 3 big things you need to know right now—   Three— Dog the Bounty Hunter to secure his name in legendary status if he can track down suspected Killer Brian Laundrie in a remote Florida Park—he is on the trail—   Two— Nancy Pelosi is scrambling to get the votes she needs to ram through the most reckless series of spending packages in the history of the country—so much money it may leave us permanently damaged—   One— Another day of brutal questions for three of the key Military leaders that failed our nation—and left 13 members of the United States military dead in the streets of Kabul—   Chair of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley—the head of US Command General Kenneth McKenzie and the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin—   Earlier this week they were in front of the Senate Armed Services committee—then they moved to the House for a similar withering series of questions—and once again they all testified that President Joe Biden ignored completely all of their warnings—and all of their recommendations—on his way—to a complete disaster—and not the September 11th photo shoot he was hoping for—   As a result the United States is in the worst crisis of leadership in my lifetime—because Afghanistan is just one of the symptoms of a failing Presidency—

Topping today's episode: Top U.S. Military officials testified before the Senate Armed Services on Tuesday – saying they advised President Joe Biden earlier this year against a full withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. General Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie, commander of US Central Command, said he recommended keeping 2,500 troops in the country. The generals' remarks seem to contradict President Joe Biden's comments in August that “no one” that he “can recall” advised him to maintain a military presence in the country.

It's Tuesday and topics tackled today include...Top Generals took time ahead of Senate Armed Services hearing contradicting President Biden saying they urged him not to withdraw from Afghanistan after Biden denies he was advised.; Pro-abortion NY Gov. Kathy Hochul stood at a Brooklyn pulpit and preached about how the Covid vaccine are from God to us and wants people to be her Apotles.; NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal announces his retirement from being a celebrity and says celebrities are out of their freaking minds.; Daniel Craig's final James Bond film finally has royal premiere but "No time to Die" director in a recent interview says Sean Connery's character rapes a woman in the movie "Thunderball." And on the JR poll, "Bidens top generals contradict him on Afghanistan. Who do you believe, Biden or Generals?"

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger is joined by Brad Bowman. Brad Bowman serves as Senior Director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Bowman formerly served as a National Security Advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, as well as an active-duty U.S. Army officer, and Assistant Professor at West Point. Roger and Brad discuss the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 by looking back on the event that reshaped American national security, current U.S. policy on Afghanistan, and the future of defense. If you enjoyed the conversation, remember to subscribe to Reaganism wherever you listen to podcasts, and leave us a five-star review. Thanks for listening.

On this episode of Reaganism, Roger is joined by Brad Bowman. Brad Bowman serves as Senior Director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Bowman formerly served as a National Security Advisor for the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, as well as an active-duty U.S. […]

The Taliban's return to power has raised fears about hard-won rights for Afghan women and girls over the last two decades. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, and Najla Ayoubi, chief of global programs at Every Woman Treaty and a former Afghan judge, join Washington Post Live to discuss the future for women in the country.

USA's investment in high-tech weapons and military artificial intelligence is rapidly accelerating, as Microsoft and Amazon enter the top ranks of corrupt military profiteers. The people are completely left out of the conversation as our governments devote billions of dollars to the grotesque science of mass murder, and our familiar tech giants betray our trust. Jan Weinberg of Show Up America joins Marc Eliot Stein to talk about Project JEDI, Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2), killer robots, “Black Mirror”, facial recognition, surveillance clouds, autonomous nuclear weapons triggers, the Senate Armed Services committee and the need for greater investigative journalism on this topic. Musical excerpt: “American Idiot” by Green Day.

Turkey is seeking to play a vital role in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of US forces by offering to provide security to Kabul's international airport, and has been holding talks with the US on logistic and financial support for the mission. Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security adviser, said last week that the US and Turkey had agreed to a plan for the Turks to continue providing security at the airport. The issue of airport security is critical to the American diplomatic presence in Afghanistan. Experts Brad Bowman and Aykan Erdemir join The Greek Current to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and this potential deal between the US and Turkey. Bradley Bowman serves as senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on U.S. defense strategy and policy. He has previously served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees.Dr. Aykan Erdemir is the senior director of the Turkey program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former Turkish lawmaker.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here: Turkey Commits to Securing Afghan Airport After Americans Leave, U.S. SaysTurkey Pushes for Role in Afghanistan After US Pullout Taliban takes control of 30 districts in past six weeksWhy Turkey wants to partner with Hungary to protect Kabul airportLibya conference sees hope on elections, foreign forcesLibya's foreign minister sees progress on removal of foreign mercenariesEU Mulls Billions in Migration Funds for Turkey as Tensions EaseEU considers 3.5 bln euro migrant funding for Turkey, diplomats say

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Greece hosted the Iniochos 2021 military exercise in April - an annual exercise led by the Hellenic Air Force - with military forces from the US, Israel, the UAE, Cyprus and a number of other countries. In addition to improving their readiness and ability to work together, the exercise sent an unmistakable message to Iran that it has failed to isolate Israel. Expert Bradley Bowman joins The Greek Current to break down why this military exercise that took place in Greece is significant for the Eastern Mediterranean, and why it's bad news for Tehran.Bradley Bowman serves as senior director of the Center on Military and Political Power at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he focuses on U.S. defense strategy and policy. He has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, as well as an active duty U.S. Army officer, Black Hawk pilot, and assistant professor at West Point.Read Bradley Bowman and Ryan Brobst's piece in DefenseNews: The Iniochos military exercise in Greece is bad news for IranYou can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Cafes, restaurants reopen in Greece for outdoor service"Like old times again" as Greece re-opens bars and restaurantsEU Looks to Open Borders After a Year of Pandemic IsolationEU aims to open up to more foreign tourists this summer despite COVID-19

For years, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has been pushing for changes to the way the military handles sexual assault in the ranks. Now she's got an ally on the other side of the aisle. On Today's Show:U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY) talks about her work in the Senate Armed Services committee. Plus, the Biden/Harris 'first 100 days, and more.

For years, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has been pushing for changes to the way the military handles sexual assault in the ranks. Now she's got an ally on the other side of the aisle. On Today's Show:U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D NY) talks about her work in the Senate Armed Services committee. Plus, the Biden/Harris 'first 100 days, and more.

(Feb 9, 2021) New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand will take over leadership of the Senate Armed Services subcommittee on personnel in this Congress. Her agenda to help military families at Fort Drum and beyond is ambitious. Also: State Republicans call for a federal probe in New York's nursing home deaths.

In the past — at least in the past as we like to remember it — wars began with declarations and ended with surrenders or negotiated “peace agreements.” In the real world — most emphatically in the real world of the 21st century — there are wars, and there are wars between wars. Jacob Nagel, a senior fellow at FDD, served as head of Israel’s National Security Council. Before that, he served in the Israel Defense Forces, rising to the rank of brigadier general. Bradley Bowman is senior director of FDD’s Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). He has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees. He was also a U.S. Army officer, “Blackhawk” pilot, and assistant professor at West Point, from which he also graduated. They join host Clifford D. May to discuss issues of war and peace — and the grey zone in between.   Subscribe to FDD's Foreign Podicy here on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you enjoy listening to podcasts.   More from Cliff: https://www.fdd.org/team/clifford-d-may/  More from Jacob: https://www.fdd.org/team/jacob-nagel/  More from Brad: https://www.fdd.org/team/bradley-bowman/  More from FDD's Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP): https://www.fdd.org/projects/center-on-military-and-political-power/ 

In the past — at least in the past as we like to remember it — wars began with declarations and ended with surrenders or negotiated “peace agreements.” In the real world — most emphatically in the real world of the 21st century — there are wars, and there are wars between wars. Jacob Nagel, a senior fellow at FDD, served as head of Israel's National Security Council. Before that, he served in the Israel Defense Forces, rising to the rank of brigadier general. Bradley Bowman is senior director of FDD's Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). He has served as a national security advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees. He was also a U.S. Army officer, “Blackhawk” pilot, and assistant professor at West Point, from which he also graduated. They join host Clifford D. May to discuss issues of war and peace — and the grey zone in between.   Subscribe to FDD's Foreign Podicy here on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you enjoy listening to podcasts.   More from Cliff: https://www.fdd.org/team/clifford-d-may/  More from Jacob: https://www.fdd.org/team/jacob-nagel/  More from Brad: https://www.fdd.org/team/bradley-bowman/  More from FDD's Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP): https://www.fdd.org/projects/center-on-military-and-political-power/ 

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and other military senior leaders testified on the proposal to establish a Space Force at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services committee, April 11, 2019.

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and other military senior leaders testified on the proposal to establish a Space Force at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services committee, April 11, 2019.

The United States has the most powerful military in world history. But after 17 years fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, an American victory is nowhere in sight. With that and many other threats and challenges in mind, FDD has opened a new Center on Military and Political Power. CMPP will attempt to promote—on a bipartisan basis—better understanding of the defense strategies, policies and capabilities that can most effectively deter adversaries, and defeat those who cannot be deterred. CMPP's board of directors is a veritable ‘who's who' of leading national security thinkers—including former White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster (who serves as CMPP chairman) and former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta. Bradley Bowman, CMPP's senior director, served as an active-duty U.S. Army officer for more than 15 years, taught as an Assistant Professor at West Point, and most recently worked as a National Security Advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees. He joins host Clifford D. May today to discuss America's military challenges and how CMPP plans to add value to the urgent debates underway—as well as the urgent debates that need to begin.

The United States has the most powerful military in world history. But after 17 years fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan, an American victory is nowhere in sight. With that and many other threats and challenges in mind, FDD has opened a new Center on Military and Political Power. CMPP will attempt to promote—on a bipartisan basis—better understanding of the defense strategies, policies and capabilities that can most effectively deter adversaries, and defeat those who cannot be deterred. CMPP’s board of directors is a veritable ‘who’s who’ of leading national security thinkers—including former White House National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster (who serves as CMPP chairman) and former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta. Bradley Bowman, CMPP’s senior director, served as an active-duty U.S. Army officer for more than 15 years, taught as an Assistant Professor at West Point, and most recently worked as a National Security Advisor to members of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees. He joins host Clifford D. May today to discuss America’s military challenges and how CMPP plans to add value to the urgent debates underway—as well as the urgent debates that need to begin.

A look back at the week's developments in technology and power. Featuring a discussion of Julian Assange's appearance on Hannity, Senate Armed Services committee hearings on Russian election-year hacking, the White House response, and more. #cyberwar #hacking #Trump #Cyber #Russia #Congress

The Senate Armed Services committee held a hearing, broadcast on almost every TV network in the United States, on the alleged Russian hacking in the election. The hearing was supposed to reveal hard evidence about Russia’s alleged hacking, but this huge spectacle offered no evidence at all. Rather, the Director of National Intelligence stated that his agency had “high confidence” about Russia’s alleged involvement. Was this all smoke with no actual fire?Donald Trump will finally be confirmed as the next president by Congress today, just two weeks before his inauguration. We’ll look at the complicated process of how the president is elected, or rather appointed. Drew Spencer, Legal Director at the election reform advocacy organization FairVote, joins the show to discuss the strange electoral system.A battle rages over a statue of political prisoner Leonard Peltier at American University in Washington as a former prosecutor in his case calls for clemency. Rigo, the artist who created the sculpture as AU, joins Becker to talk about his work and why the Peltier case is so important.