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They're very cautiously optimistic that Trump's first national security nominees are bad news for Putin.

The former director of national intelligence is likely to be confirmed to preside over the powerful spy agency.

The president-elect has railed against "woke" generals and others who have pushed for diversity initiatives in the ranks.

The move is aimed at helping Ukraine repair Western fighter jets and air defenses.

The expectation is that the president-elect won't hesitate to reverse any last-minute Biden moves.

Expect the next commander in chief to quickly undo Biden-era policies.

The drill was in reaction to recent North Korea's missile test.

The report comes as former Trump administration officials warn that the former president has authoritarian impulses and wants to use the military against his enemies.