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**Early Bird Brief**

The most important military and defense stories of the day, delivered each weekday morning. Brought to you by Defense News and Military Times, the most trusted, nonpartisan sources for news about the military and defense worlds.

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After fatal Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs base safety Feb 07, 2024

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The Pentagon said that no plans are underway to pull troops out of the Middle East.

Ukraine military aid, border security bill in limbo Feb 06, 2024

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Today, a Senate agreement on Ukraine military aid and immigration reform at the U.S.-Mexico border is released.

The Pentagon says it's trying not to open a wider Middle East war Feb 05, 2024

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A discussion with Military Times Pentagon Bureau Chief Meghann Myers for an update on the rise of attacks against American forces in the Middle East.

Biden administration approves drone sale to India as China military threat grows Feb 02, 2024

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Today, Capitol Hill reporter Bryant Harris joins the episode to discuss a recent drone sale to India.

Tensions over the migrant crisis swell at the border and on Capitol Hill Feb 01, 2024

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Today, Military Veterans in Journalism Fellow Nikki Wentling breaks down tensions at the southern border between the Texas National Guard and federal government.

Pentagon not taking Iran-backed militia pause declaration seriously Jan 31, 2024

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The attack in Jordan took the lives of three soldiers.

Drone that killed three US troops reportedly mistaken as friendly Jan 30, 2024

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Today, more information is revealed about the drone that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan, near the Syrian border.

Amid Red Sea clashes, Navy leaders ask: Where are our ship lasers? Jan 29, 2024

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Today, Naval warfare reporter Megan Eckstein and C4ISRNET reporter Colin Demarest discuss the Navy's operations in the Red Sea -- and the service's desire for ship lasers.

Border crisis pits National Guard against feds in Supreme Court ruling Jan 26, 2024

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Texas National Guard soldiers are still erecting border wire — and some Republicans are calling on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to defy the Supreme Court.

Houthi rebels and US airstrikes: How do war powers work? Jan 25, 2024

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Today, Capitol Hill reporter Bryant Harris dives into the world of presidential war powers -- and how sometimes Congress tries to reign them in.