.The Wall Street Journal: "U.S. Defense Bill Seeks to Counter #China: Beijing’s increased military activity in South China Sea, pursuit of U.S. technology among issues" #FY19NDAA wsj.com/articles/u-s-d…

Must-read by Cindy McCain & Tom Perriello in The Washington Post: "For the sake of #Congo’s democracy, Kabila must change course" washingtonpost.com/news/democracy…

Congrats Captain Coyote, my good friend Shane Doan - a well-deserved honor!

Our top intelligence officials have repeatedly warned that #Putin continues to target our elections & sow chaos. Until he pays a price, these attacks will grow. Intro’d new sanctions bill w/ my colleagues to deter Russian aggression & defend our democracy. mccain.senate.gov/public/index.c…

Serving as chairman of International Republican Institute for 25 years has been a great honor & I look forward to continuing to serve on its board & support its mission. Sen. Dan Sullivan will be an excellent new leader as IRI continues to advocate for democracy & freedom worldwide.washingtonpost.com/news/josh-rogi…

The top of my summer reading list! “Hemingway War Story Sees Print for the First Time” nyti.ms/2Ki3UQ0?smid=n…

Congratulations to my former U.S. Navy fellow Vic Glover on being selected to fly SpaceX's #CrewDragon capsule on its first operational mission to the International Space Station. A tremendous, well-deserved honor! washingtonpost.com/business/2018/…

Cindy & I are saddened by the passing of Art Sloane, U.S. Air Force & U.S. Coast Guard veteran & azcentral columnist, who devoted his life in service to his country & #Arizona's veterans. We send our condolences to Art's friends & family. azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

Must-read David Ignatius The Washington Post: "The Chinese threat that an aircraft carrier can’t stop" washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-c…

Kabila will not seek a third term as #DRC president, which is good news. But the governing coalition’s selection of Ramazani, sanctioned by the EU for #humanrights abuses, is very concerning. Now, the DRC gov. & CENI must ensure a free & fair vote in December.

Good to see Department of State moving forward with new sanctions on #Putin’s #Russia for its chemical attack in #Britain. Congress must continue to exercise strong oversight to ensure these sanctions are swiftly & fully implemented. apnews.com/0ad9f72cff074d…

I'm proud the NDAA is now law & humbled Congress chose to designate it in my name. As Chairman of the Armed Services Cmte, I've found high purpose in service of a cause greater than self—the cause of our troops who defend America & all that she stands for. mccain.senate.gov/public/index.c…

Today a grateful nation salutes the Navajo Code Talkers whose bravery & skill saved the lives of countless Americans during WWII. History will forever marvel at the Navajos who used their language as an unbreakable code to help secure Allied victories. #NavajoCodeTalkersDay

Happy 75th birthday to the USS Intrepid & best wishes to my fellow sailors who served on her! #Intrepid75 nypost.com/2018/08/15/hon…

Imp’t step by Treasury Department to sanction Burmese officials under Global Magnitsky Act for their brutal campaign against the Rohingya people. With atrocities growing, the US must do more to hold accountable human rights abusers in #Burma & around the world. politico.com/amp/story/2018…

.The New Yorker: “John McCain and the End of Romantic Conservatism” newyorker.com/news/news-desk…

Cindy and I send our prayers to the family and friends of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Taylor J. Galvin who was killed in a helicopter crash in #Iraq. abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/u…