On Friday, 19 national security experts, including FDD's @CliffordDMay @MarkCMontgomery, urged Trump to enforce Russia sanctions, cancel the Russian gas deal, send Ukraine Patriot missiles, and keep Kyiv in peace talks.
This is how we secure U.S. interests and a lasting peace.
Our FY27 NDAA Resource Guide is live: 154 House and Senate provisions FDD Action endorses to counter China, Iran, and Russia, support allies, and boost defense, including 35 that have our especially strong support.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan's Mecca Pact is more economics than defense. Trump launched an "unprecedented" economic war on Iran as its oil exports cratered. DOD was ordered to cut South Korea military exercises.
We break it down & flag what Congress can do.
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Once Congress passes the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, its next move should be to cut the red tape holding back Ukraine’s defense.
@SenTimKaine and @JohnCornyn’s bill to fast track arms transfers to Kyiv does just that while also expanding our defense industrial base’s capacity.
🚨 This week: Trump backed off major strikes as a new U.S.-Iran-Oman deal took shape, Ukraine ran dry on missile interceptors, and the Board of Peace unveiled a plan to disarm Hamas.
We break it down — and flag what Congress can do to keep the pressure on Iran and Russia.
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Taiwan is preparing for a Chinese blockade, adding anti-blockade drills before this week’s annual military exercises.
Congress should pass @SenatorRicketts, @ChrisCoons, @RepPatHarrigan, @RepMikeLawler, and @RepJohnnyO’s bill to prep for an energy siege.
This week: America struck back after Iran's surprise attack, Taiwan took steps to prepare for a Chinese blockade, and the Senate advanced new Russia sanctions.
We break it down — and flag the bills Congress should pass to support Taiwan and ramp up pressure on Russia & Iran.
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The Senate is preparing to take up the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026. @FDDAction strongly supports the bill, and below you can find a factsheet with myths vs. facts on the bill ⬇️
Tehran's depravity on full display. Ukraine's battlefield momentum. Lebanon and Israel take small steps toward peace.
Our weekly NatSec Roundup breaks down what Hill staffers need to know — from Iran's nuclear construction at Pickaxe Mountain to building sanctions leverage on Russia.
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