Early Bird Brief

Biden calls for more aid to Ukraine amid pushback from Congress

A decision on additional Ukraine assistance remains after it got dropped from the government funding package. 
 

Lawmakers’ last minute deal stops a government shutdown

Today, Federal Times reporter Molly Weisner joins the episode to talk about the last minute deal that avoided a government shutdown. 

What Force Design 2030 means for Marine units

In today's bonus episode, Military Times Editor-at-Large talks about what Force Design 2030 means for restructuring Marine units. 

Lawmaker promises new investigation in fight over Space Command HQ

The House Armed Services Committee chairman said he’ll request a DoD investigation into basing Space Command Headquarters in Colorado over Alabama.

Runaway soldier booted by North Korea, returning to US

The American soldier who crossed the border into North Korea over the summer was released and returned to U.S. custody.

Government shutdown could impact military pay, national security

White House officials warned a government shutdown would undermine national security by delaying pay for service members.

82nd Airborne Chorus competing in America’s Got Talent finale

The 82nd Airborne Division All-American Chorus is vying for a chance to be named the most talented act in the nation. 

What to expect in a government shutdown

Today, Capitol Hill Bureau Chief Leo Shane III joins the episode to talk about the possibility of a government shutdown, the roadblocks to an agreement and the House defense bill stalled in the lower chamber.  

An Army hypersonic test that didn’t get off the ground

Today, Defense News Land Warfare reporter Jen Judson discusses the latest in missile defense with CSIS analyst Tom Karako.

Zelenskyy visits Washington as the GOP House budget bill stalls

The Ukrainian president visited Washington as the U.S. House once again failed to pass a defense spending bill.