Early Bird Brief

Ukraine makes gains in early stages of counteroffensive

Ukrainian troops retake villages as long-awaited counteroffensive against Russian forces gets underway.

What to know disinformation and extremism in military communities

Today, a discussion about what disinformation and extremism are and how they impact veteran and military communities.

US, UK leaders promise to continue backing Ukraine

President Joe Biden met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to discuss the war in Ukraine and other national security issues.

NATO preps for historic air exercise in major show of force

Germany is getting ready to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO’s history.

Ukraine dam collapse could endanger nuclear plant

A dam’s destruction in southern Ukraine threatens drinking water supplies and potentially Europe's largest nuclear power plant.

WWII vets return to D-Day beach to mark anniversary

Today, dozens of WWII veterans travel to France for the 79th anniversary of D-Day.

How the debt limit deal affects defense and vet spending

Today, a discussion about how the recent agreement to raise the debt ceiling impacts military spending. 

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.