The Debt Deal’s Defense Threat

The last sequester hurt military preparedness. Republicans can avoid repeating that mistake.

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The U.S. Capitol in Washington, May 30. Photo: JONATHAN ERNST/REUTERS

President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy might have pulled themselves out of the debt-ceiling quagmire, but now the real work begins to ensure our military will emerge from the standoff unscathed.

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