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Trump Will Nominate Rep. John Ratcliffe As Director Of National Intelligence
Friday, February 28, 2020
President Trump tweeted Friday that he is nominating Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, to be director of national intelligence. Ratcliffe was first nominated last July but withdrew amid controversy.
News Of Election Interference Briefing Sets Off National Intelligence Shakeup
Friday, February 21, 2020
The U.S. intelligence community is warning about Russian interference in the November election. That's touched off a new round of battles between President Trump and Democrats.
White House Names Ambassador As Acting Head Of Intelligence
Thursday, February 20, 2020
President Trump named Richard Grenell, the U.S. Ambassador to Germany, to be the nation's acting top spy chief. Grenell lacks intelligence experience, and his selection is controversial.
Trump Names Richard Grenell Acting Director Of National Intelligence
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
President Trump has named Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell as the new acting director of national intelligence.
Trump Faces Deadline On Acting Director Of National Intelligence
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
The acting director of national intelligence is required by law to step down by next month. Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, is said to be a contender. Where does that leave acting director Joseph Maguire?
In Battle For Europe's Phones, U.S. Suffers Setback, Huawei Notches A Win
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
In U.S. national security, one foreign company sets off alarm bells like no other: Huawei, the telecom giant. The Chinese firm just received a green light to help build Britain's 5G cellular network.
Tech Companies Take A Leading Role In Warning Of Foreign Cyber Threats
Thursday, January 23, 2020
U.S. cybersecurity firms are making headlines with reports of online attacks by Russia and other foreign actors. Why are tech companies taking the lead, rather than the U.S. government?
VIDEO: How The U.S. And Iran Ratcheted Up Their Long-Running Feud
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
If you want to trace the history of U.S.-Iran tensions, you would have to go back decades. But the roots of the latest escalation can be found in a series of developments over the past two years.
How Trump Has Tried To Scale Back Nuclear Programs In North Korea And Iran
Monday, January 13, 2020
President Trump's major foreign policy aims have included curbing the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran. With North Korea, he's tried carrots; with Iran, sticks. Neither one is working.
Unpacking President Trump's Latest Comments On Iran
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
What is the political fallout from the overnight missile launch from Iran into Iraq? President Trump addressed the country on Wednesday.
The Latest On Iran's Missile Attacks On U.S. Troops In Iraq
Tuesday, January 07, 2020
The Pentagon says Iran fired more than a dozen ballistic missiles at bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are based.
Iran Vows Retaliation For Drone Strike On General — And It Has Options
Monday, January 06, 2020
Iran is vowing revenge for the U.S. drone strike that killed one of its top generals. But Iran actually has a range of options that don't involve direct attacks on U.S. interests in the Middle East.
Evaluating The Evidence Of 'Imminent Attacks'
Sunday, January 05, 2020
The Trump administration has not shared the intelligence it had on Soleimani. Critics are asking whether they should trust a president who has repeatedly criticized the work of intelligence agencies.
Why The U.S. Waited So Long To Act On Iran Gen. Qassem Soleimani
Friday, January 03, 2020
Iran's Maj. Gen. Qassem Soleimani was long on the U.S. radar. So why was he allowed to move freely throughout the Middle East for years, and why did President Trump decide to act now?
Replacement Chosen For Iranian General Killed In U.S. Airstrike
Friday, January 03, 2020
U.S. forces killed Iranian Maj. Gen. Soleimani in an airstrike near Baghdad airport, an escalation of tensions between Washington and Tehran that is prompting concerns of more violence in the region.
Why The U.S. Embassy In Iraq Became A Target Of Anger Again
Wednesday, January 01, 2020
Demonstrators threw stones and were met with tear gas during a second day of protests. Here are some of the keys to understanding what happened.
A Look At U.S. Interests In Iraq
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Iraqi militiamen set fires and chanted "Down with America" outside the U.S. Embassy in Iraq. The larger issue, rarely discussed by the Trump administration, is what are U.S. interests in Iraq today?
Stories Of The Decade: Edward Snowden And Mass Surveillance
Saturday, December 14, 2019
At the start of this decade, Americans were still discovering the wonders of their electronic devices. Few thought about how governments might monitor them on those devices. Then came Edward Snowden.
DOJ Watchdog Will Defend His FBI-Russia Probe Findings
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Justice Department watchdog Michael Horowitz shot down Republican conspiracy theories and criticized the FBI's handling of surveillance warrants. He is on Capital Hill Wednesday to defend his work.
Michael Horowitz To Testify Before Congress After Delivering Watchdog Report
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Michael Horowitz, the Justice Department watchdog, produced a report on the 2016 election that shoots down conspiracy theories and criticizes the FBI. Now he'll testify on Capitol Hill.