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Briana Reilly

Defense Reporter

Briana has covered the military and defense policy since 2021. Before joining Punchbowl in 2025, Briana wrote for CQ Roll Call’s defense and national security team. Prior to that, she reported on the Air Force, as well as the Pentagon’s efforts to harness emerging technology developments at Inside Defense. Briana began her career in 2017 as a state politics and government reporter in Wisconsin, where she’s from originally.

Latest from Briana Reilly

Pulte appointment complicates FISA extension

The Senate-brokered compromise bill to reauthorize FISA Section 702 includes a provision banning the introduction of a central bank digital currency for three years.

Defense: Senate Dems pause Iran war powers

For the first time in weeks, Senate Democrats aren’t planning to force a floor vote on a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump’s Iran military campaign.

Rubio: There’s a two-step approach to Iran deal

Rubio said reaching a peace deal with Iran will require Tehran to “very clearly” announce it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and commit to negotiating a denuclearization plan.

Dems have too many Rubio targets

Rubio will face a barrage of pointed questions when he appears before his former Senate colleagues today.

Defense: Iran war cost concerns pile up

Questions over the true cost of the Iran war continue to swirl on Capitol Hill amid signs the conflict in the Middle East could again ramp up.

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