October 22, 2026

The American Conservative Morning Briefing · Oct 22, 2026 · 4m

Good morning! Today is Thursday, October 22nd 2026, and this is The American Conservative's Morning Brief. Doug Bandow argues that Washington's attempts to micromanage European defense spending have produced only frustration on both sides, and that a genuine America First policy would treat European governments as allies rather than dependents. Daniel R. DePetris surveys the mounting costs of Operation Epic Fury, from a depleted munitions stockpile to vulnerable Gulf bases, and contends that a post-American Middle East is both overdue and already quietly taking shape. and now for the details…