.VP is in Germany leading the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference. Harris has two meetings on her schedule today: German Chancellor OlafScholz and French President EmmanuelMacron.
MEETING IN MUNICH: Vice President Kamala Harris is in Germany today leading the U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference, considered the premier gathering of world leaders and defense officials. The conference, which runs through Sunday, doesn’t technically do anything. There are no official communiques or statements issued; instead, the days are filled with panel discussions, while much of the important dialog occurs on the sidelines.
Yesterday, President Joe Biden essentially cleared China of any responsibility regarding the three subsequent balloons that were shot down over North America. DOD TO PAY FOR ABORTION TRAVEL: The Pentagon has released guidelines for service members who are pregnant or seek administrative leave for “non-covered reproductive health care,” which generally refers to leave allowing for travel to a state where abortion is legal.
“I am deeply troubled by the announcement that the Biden Administration is considering the use of taxpayer dollars to assist in the performance of abortions,” Wicker said in his statement. “The Pentagon should be singularly focused on improving readiness and lethality, and there is no compelling argument or data that shows aiding abortions helps us complete that mission.”RUBIO, BANKS WANT NEW TRANSGENDER RESTRICTIONS: Sen.
TOP REPUBLICANS CALL FOR MORE AID FOR TAIWAN: The top Republicans on the House and Senate Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees are urging Biden to increase foreign military financing for Taiwan in his upcoming budget request. “The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands’ military goals of updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies,” the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement. “The Netherlands intends to use these defense articles and services to modernize its armed forces and expand its capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats.
Munich, Germany — Munich Security Conference 2023 begins, running through Sunday, Feb. 19. Agenda of livestreams here 10:30 a.m.
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