Russia has made some claims about Alaska not that long ago [1], but I guess that’s just them being cute?

[1] https://www.grunge.com/927318/what-would-happen-if-russia-tr...

This one is interesting. Large scale defense spending cuts have been off limits politically across both parties for decades ...

I do not imagine congress will simply play along, on the other hand the majority in congress seem to be asleep.

Of all the things that fit seem like they will be the Trump pattern of big talk / symbolic actions and no results, it's this.

I bet we could get twice more utility for our dollar. But I also doubt the military-industrial complex will let that happen. They've got the funds to primary congresspeople too.