House GOP pile on Austin over secretive hospitalization as Dems try to pivot to Ukraine

House GOP pile on Austin over secretive hospitalization as Dems try to pivot to Ukraine
House GOP pile on Austin over secretive hospitalization as Dems try to pivot to Ukraine

“I understand that leaders have to set the example. Again, I said that we didn’t get the notification right. Again, I was the patient, and so I expect that my organization would do the right thing,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said.

Congressional Report Could Be Major Step To Strengthen US Defense Supply Chain

Congressional Report Could Be Major Step To Strengthen US Defense Supply Chain
Congressional Report Could Be Major Step To Strengthen US Defense Supply Chain

“Throughout the pandemic, US adversaries like China weaponized supply chain vulnerabilities in a way that threatened Americans’ health and security,” warned Rep. Mike Gallagher.

HASC Task Force: Six Ways To Limit DoD’s Dependence On Chinese Parts

HASC Task Force: Six Ways To Limit DoD’s Dependence On Chinese Parts
HASC Task Force: Six Ways To Limit DoD’s Dependence On Chinese Parts

“The COVID-19 pandemic likewise taught the United States and our allies that adversaries, particularly China, are capable of weaponizing supply chain vulnerabilities to threaten our national security should they choose to,” the Task Force’s report says.

Hill Presses For Better Cyber Responses, More Info Sharing

Hill Presses For Better Cyber Responses, More Info Sharing
Hill Presses For Better Cyber Responses, More Info Sharing

Colonial Pipeline “refused” to share details of ransomware payment with Congress. “Our constituents are on the front lines of these [cyber]attacks, and yet they don’t know what their country is doing to respond,” Rep. Slotkin said.

DoD’s New Pushback Against Chinese Money In US Defense Industry

DoD’s New Pushback Against Chinese Money In US Defense Industry
DoD’s New Pushback Against Chinese Money In US Defense Industry

“The proactive, nefarious work coming from China and Russia in particular [will make US policymakers] “realize that we don’t have control over everything that we think we have control over,” Tara Murphy Dougherty, CEO of Govini said

‘Warning Signs Are Flashing Red’ On Chinese Dominance Over Semiconductors, Shipbuilding

‘Warning Signs Are Flashing Red’ On Chinese Dominance Over Semiconductors, Shipbuilding
‘Warning Signs Are Flashing Red’ On Chinese Dominance Over Semiconductors, Shipbuilding

“We dealt with this in the 5G debate and to me it wasn’t just a matter of Huawei and ZTE technology allowing [China] to spy on people around the world,” Rep. Mike Gallagher said. “It was them being able to use that dominant market position in 5G in order to either shut down networks or coerce other countries into doing their bidding.” 

Key Democrats Lukewarm On SecDef Nominee; Biden Signals Return To Soft Power

Key Democrats Lukewarm On SecDef Nominee; Biden Signals Return To Soft Power
Key Democrats Lukewarm On SecDef Nominee; Biden Signals Return To Soft Power

“There really is former-general-officer fatigue, bordering on apprehension, on the Hill – on both sides of the aisle,” a former Senate staffer says. “Trump really burned out a lot of folks.”

In Waning Days Of The Election, Esper Sticks To Readiness, Avoids Politics

In Waning Days Of The Election, Esper Sticks To Readiness, Avoids Politics
In Waning Days Of The Election, Esper Sticks To Readiness, Avoids Politics

The SecDef again calls for increased defense spending in future budgets, but there’s little indication budgets won’t stay flat.