John,

In a splintered Washington, there’s a lot to be concerned about. One question we have: Is our national security at risk?

With all that’s going on right now — a government shutdown, deep funding cuts to critical programs, an executive branch using extraordinary emergency powers to circumvent Congress, and a president who is currently deploying federal troops into American communities with few limits — the United States faces urgent questions about how to protect its democracy at home and its leadership abroad. What roles should Congress and the military play in safeguarding our institutions? And does tension in Washington make these critical tasks more difficult?

This Friday, Oct. 10 at 9am ET we’re hosting a bipartisan event with NOTUS — featuring a Republican and a Democrat on our virtual stage at the same time — exploring the evolving national security landscape and the critical choices confronting U.S. leadership.

Panelists include:

• Chuck Hagel: Issue One ReFormers Caucus member, former senator, and former Secretary of Defense
• Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE): House Armed Services Committee member
• Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO): House Intelligence Committee member

It’s important during times like these to have bipartisan conversations about the biggest issues impacting our country, and how we can tackle them together.

We hope to see you there!
The Issue One Team