Early Bird Brief

Supreme Court rejects changes to disability benefit rules for vets

Today, the nation’s highest court denied a push to award certain retroactive Veterans Affairs disability benefits to vets who missed deadlines.

Breaking up US and China’s chip relationship

Today, Defense News congressional reporter Bryant Harris breaks down US moves to stall China's ability to develop more advanced chips that go into virtually every piece of technology we use. 

Ukraine won’t receive U.S. long-range missiles

Today, the U.S. government nixed the idea of sending Ukraine long-range missiles.

U.S. aircraft carrier operates in South China Sea

Today, the aircraft carrier Nimitz and its strike group are operating in the South China Sea amid Chinese exercises.

Ukraine suffers deadliest civilian attack in months

Today, at least 45 civilians were killed over the weekend by a missile strike on an apartment building in southeastern Ukraine.

Rep. Ruben Gallego talks new Congress, GOP control

Today, podcast producer and reporter Zamone Perez sits down for a discussion with Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego. The two discuss his defense military priorities in the new Congress and Republican investigations, as Democrats lose control of the lower chamber. 

New weapons for Ukraine, new military leader for Russia

Today, Ukraine will receive new tanks from the United Kingdom, while Russia brings in a new commander to oversee the invasion.  

Military COVID-19 mandate officially ends

Today, the Defense Department has officially repealed its mandate requiring the COVID-19 vaccine.

New leaders named to national security defense panels

Today, GOP leaders are named to key national security panels for the 118th Congress.

Largest U.S. aid package yet to Ukraine

Today, the U.S. announced its largest aid package yet to Ukraine.