MONDAY PDB โย ย Biden says there's โnot much time' to keep aid flowing to Ukraine. Joe Biden spoke Sunday after Congress passed a short-term funding package that dropped assistance for Ukraine in the fight against Russia.
Leaked doc shows Biden admin is more worried about Ukraine corruption than it says publicly. This according to a confidential U.S. strategy document.
Ukraine says it has a massive database the American Embassy can use to track every weapon the US has sent to Kyiv. Ukraine said it now has a meticulous system for storing and tracking U.S.-provided munitions that the American embassy can access anytime.
A look at the amount of US spending powering Ukraine's defense. The U.S. has now committed more than $60 billion in aid to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia's invasion. Up from $46 billion in July.
Spider boots, boxers, hoverboards: When Ukrainian troops ask, we deliver. This past summer, Britain's defense minister at the time, Ben Wallace, chided Ukraine for not showing enough gratitude for the West's weapons supplies. โWe're not Amazon,โ he said.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLYย โ Here's a roundup of today's other top defense stories from conservative national security expertย PAUL CRESPO.
Not theย President's Daily Brief, but almost as good โย PAUL'S DAILY BRIEFING โ the PDB:
POLITICS โ DEFENSE BUDGET
Congress avoids government shutdown, drops Ukraine aid. Congress passed a bipartisan short-term funding bill at the last minute after removing $6 billion in Ukraine assistance.
Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at age 90. Feinstein, the oldest sitting U.S. senator, was a passionate advocate for liberal policies including environmental issues and gun control.
Newsom picks Laphonza Butler as Feinstein replacement. California's governor chose a labor leader turned power player to serve in the Senate, and a Newsom adviser said there were no preconditions about whether she could run in 2024.
PENTAGON WOKE WATCH
NO MORE DISCRIMINATION โย Supreme Court can let West Point keep affirmative action (AKA discrimination). It's rare for a lawsuit to be invited by the Supreme Court. But that's the background to the case brought by Students for Fair Admissions against the U.S. Military Academy over the school's pursuit of โracial diversity.'
NATIONAL SECURITY
TOWING THE DEMOCRAT PARTY LINE โย Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address. The farewell tribute on the base just outside Washington was both rousing and somber, with marching bands, troop salutes and speeches.
Could a presidential commission solve America's military readiness crisis? Facing virtually unprecedented threats abroad, with an all-volunteer military unable to meet recruiting goals, America's security is imperiled. Some may not realize the severity of the problem.
CHINA THREAT
Chinese defense firms show off counter-drone tech at Serbia arms show. Chinese defense companies are tapping into Serbia's market potential, striving to further expand their activities within the country and the wider Balkan region.
RUSSIA THREATโย UKRAINE WAR
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 586. Ukraine said its air defenses shot down 16 of about 30 drones launched by Russia on Sunday. Authorities said civilian infrastructure and grain storage warehouses were damaged in the southern and eastern regions.
SPACE THREAT
PODCAST โUnderstanding hostilities in space short of war: Harnessing an irregular warfare model on orbit. Mitchell Institute's Tim Ryan chats with Commander John โPatsy' Klein, USN (Ret), a noted space power expert; Colonel El Gardner, Director Space Strategy, Policy, and Plans HQ USSF; and Henry Heren about what it means to successfully engage in space.
HOMELAND SECURITY
Soldier โtransitioning from active duty' suspected of triggering Hawaii lockdowns. He was arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of being the โarmed individualโ who spurred shelter-in-place alerts for two Hawaii bases.
INTERNATIONALย SECURITY
NO ONE HAS SUGGESTED INVADING MEXICO โย Invade Mexico? The GOP has learned nothing from Iraq or Afghanistan. Trying to understand MAGA foreign policy is a lot like banging your head against a wall: The pain only goes away when you stop.
WORTH A VISIT โย Naval Station Norfolk to serve as temporary homeport for British warship. Beginning Saturday, a British aircraft carrier will make multiple port calls to the U.S. base.
NATO boosts forces in Kosovo following shootout near Serbian border. The NATO mission includes more than 600 American troops already in the country.
Africa at a crossroads as more democracies fall to military coups. โGabon will not be the last.โ
IDIOT LEFTIST-ย Mexico's president slams US aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Venezuela and Cuba.
Turkey says PKK targets in north Iraq destroyed after Ankara suicide attack. Turkey says its warplanes carried out raids on Kurdish targets in northern Iraq following a suicide attack on a government building in the capital.
US MILITARY
F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production. It has finally completed crucial, long-delayed tests which could pave the way to officially move the advanced fighter jet into full-rate production next year.
How did airmen like William Tell? โIf it doesn't come back, there's going to be a mutiny.' When F-35s, F-22s, and F-15s took to the skies over Savannah, Ga., earlier this month, it marked the first time in 19 years the Air Force had hosted its most prestigious air-to-air competition.
Navy to test SEALs, special warfare sailors for steroids and PEDs. Naval Special Warfare Command will start testing its special warfare sailors for steroids and other performance enhancing drugs.
Camouflage uniform shortage prompts Marine Corps to relax attire rules. Unit commanders may allow the desert-colored camouflage combat utility uniform or the flame-resistant organizational gear, known as FROGs.
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The vile left and Biden is the reason why Jesus opened hell to mankind.
As much as I detest the left’s policies and their evil, I must take exception to your statement about hell. Jesus died for my sins and yours, as well as any leftist. We must all repent and turn to Jesus for the forgiveness of our sins, or face hell. Hell is for all siners who don’t accept His death on the cross as the penalty for their sins, and His resurrection as proof that his sacrifice was accepted by God, our Father and His Father – on our behalf! Jesus came to seek and to save the lost, regardless of our politics. He will continue to seek and to save the lost until He returns. Only God knows the day and hour of HIs return. But Jesus did give us some signs to watch for. And by the signs of the times, it won’t be long now.
NOW, Biden is worried about corruption? Or is he just concerned that Hunter isnโt getting a corruption payoff? Or is he just concerned that he (the big guy) isnโt getting his 10 %?
Ukraine is blackmailing him.
Joey Bodino, is the corruption in Ukraine.
Biden knows ALL ABOUT corruption in the Ukraine…
Like they are stockpiling gold on our money and canโt account for $6 billion.
How does that bastard have the nerve to worry about corruption when he’s a total thief himself?!
Biden is worried about corruption? Has he looked in a mirror lately?
Hidenbiden and his crackhead son, are the corruption, in ukraine.He can’t give up giving Zelensky aid,because someone would spill all the beans on hidenbiden.It sounds like something, I heard the bidens doing called blackmail,ya that’s right.We can’t keep giving them weapons,ammunition,that we need to defend ourselves, but hidenbiden is living in a different reality.His corruption could get us nuked, his unstable mental condition, is also a worry,when he doesn’t have a clue where he is,walking around like a chicken, with his head cutoff. This incompetent,narcistic,egotistic,delusional,lying,racist,senile,frail,old,puppet,fool,needs to resign, he can not do his job,or any job.
The headline is funny! Biden is worried about Ukraine corruption! What a joke! The reason Ukraine is getting a blank check from U.S. taxpayers is because Biden owes them big time! Ukraine has protected Biden and his son in their corrupt schemes. Ukraine knows where all the bodies are buried and could expose the Biden family corruption. So Biden is dishing out our money to pay them back and keep them quiet. Biden is secretly worried about corruption in Ukraine – ha ha ha!