Defense & Aerospace Report Defense & Aerospace Report Podcast [Washington Roundtable Sep 05, ’25]
Sep 5, 2025
Michael Herson, president of American Defense International, joins Patrick Cronin, Dov Zakheim, and Jim Townsend to explore critical U.S. defense concerns. They dissect Congress's looming shutdown and the National Defense Authorization Act's journey. Delve into the geopolitical landscape as they discuss Trump's defense strategies and the implications of increasing Chinese influence with leaders from around the globe. The conversation also touches on the ongoing tensions in Ukraine and Israel, examining how these crises impact national security.
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Use A Short CR To Avoid A Shutdown
- Push for a short-term continuing resolution into November to avoid a full-year CR and buy time for negotiations.
- Secure bipartisan input on the CR to reduce shutdown risk and preserve budget flexibility.
Pocket Rescissions Test Congress
- The White House used a unilateral "pocket rescission" to rescind $5 billion in foreign aid, testing congressional responses.
- Senators like Susan Collins labeled the move unlawful, but action is unlikely to follow.
Prepare For A Bipartisan NDAA Push
- Expect the NDAA to clear procedural hurdles and pass with bipartisan support despite many controversial amendments.
- Prepare to prioritize engagement on in-order amendments and push to rule out theatrics to protect the bill's passage.