Early Bird Brief

More states to send Guard troops to Mexico border

Today, a growing number of Republican-led states are sending troops to the southern border.

China, US spar over fighter jet interception in Indo-Pacific

China responds after the U.S. said one of its jets flew aggressively close to an American aircraft in the South China Sea.

Largest drone attack on Ukraine by Russia

Some updates from the frontlines in Ukraine, as the capital city tried to celebrate its more than 1,500th anniversary. 

Who is Gen. CQ Brown?

Today, Defense News air warfare reporter Stephen Losey tells us about President Joe Biden's nominee to be the next leader of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 

Allies to unite to train Ukraine on F-16s

Pentagon leaders reveal new information about the plan to train Ukraine pilots on F-16 fighter jets.

The White House tackles artificial intelligence

President Joe Biden unveiled efforts to guide research into ethical uses of artificial intelligence.

Are veterans more likely to support extremism?

A new survey asked veterans to report their personal beliefs on extremist stances.

US signs Pacific island agreement to counter China’s influence

The United States signed a security agreement with Papua New Guinea.

The D.C. runway: What federal workers are wearing

Today, Federal Times reporter Molly Weisner break down the results from a federal workforce-wide survey that looks at fashion choices as workers return to the office. 

Ukraine war among top concerns at international summit

Today, what to expect as President Joe Biden and leaders from the Group of Seven meet for a summit in Japan.