Management
VOA Serves New Russian-Language Fare to Counter Putin Info Diet
Current Time TV network taps cross-continental staff in Washington and Prague.
Defense
An Unintended Side Effect of Trump's Border Wall
Since the Great Recession, more Mexicans have left the United States than migrated there. Constructing a barrier along the southern border may discourage more from going.
Defense
The Future of Deportations Under Trump
The administration's new policies expand who is eligible for deportation, and an Arizona mother who has lived in the country for 21 years may be its first example.
Tech
What Happens if Border Agents Are Allowed to Demand Access to Your Phone and Online Accounts?
DHS Chief John Kelly’s proposal goes beyond most interpretations of the law.
Defense
For the U.S. Army, 'Cyber War' Is Quickly Becoming Just 'War'
Combat brigades will soon head into firefights with cyber specialists…and possibly IT lawyers.
Defense
Afghanistan Needs ‘Thousands’ More Troops, U.S. General Says in New Assessment
The commander of U.S. forces lays the first major war decision on President Donald Trump’s desk.
Defense
Trump's Attack on the Legitimacy of Critiquing Military Operations
The president took to Twitter to argue that publicly discussing the success or failure of a mission “only emboldens the enemy.”
Defense
Former NSA Contractor Indicted for Stealing Classified Files
Grand jury accepts Justice Department allegations against Harold Martin.
Defense
Donald Trump and China’s President Finally Broke the Ice — By Snail Mail
In his letter to Xi, Trump wished the Chinese people a "happy Lantern Festival," though the Lunar New Year holiday period ended last week in China.
Defense
USAID Faulted for Lax Oversight of Afghan Land Reforms
SIGAR found that $41.2 million contract lacked vital information.
Defense
What Are U.S. Forces Doing in Yemen in the First Place?
Last week’s raid was an embarrassing and costly failure—in the context of a much larger one.
Defense
The Future Depends on Fixing Readiness Now, Vice Chiefs Tell Lawmakers
Service leaders’ annual pilgrimage to Capitol Hill also serves as Phase One of Mattis’ long-range plan.
Defense
President Trump Is Not Responsible for the Failed Raid in Yemen
America cannot punish its elected officials for allowing its military, diplomatic corps, and intelligence services to take risks necessary to pursue its interests.
Defense
Some DHS Employees Are Suspicious of ‘Extreme Vetting’
The Department of Homeland Security has 30 days to figure out what "extreme vetting" means. Some DHS officials and counterterrorism experts find the concept dubious.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog Clears CENTCOM Intel Officers of ‘Cooking the Books’
Analysts charged that Central Command intelligence officers had falsified reports related to efforts to counter the Islamic State.
Tech
By Lifting Sanctions, Trump Could Hand Russia’s Military a Lethal Technological Advantage
If Trump walks back sanctions, some fear key arms and military technologies could be next.
Defense
Are Trump's Generals Mounting a Defense of Democratic Institutions?
Progressives were worried about the heavy concentration of retired brass in the new administration, but James Mattis and John Kelly could prove to be the most effective checks on the president.
Defense
New Homeland Security Team Defends Rushed Response to Trump Directives
Secretary Kelly denies reports he was surprised by White House border policy.
Defense
The U.S.'s Top Immigration Official Was Removed From His Job Late Monday Night
Is the Trump administration sending a message?
Defense