Defense
Analysis: Pulling Security Clearances Is Just the Start
Another norm falls victim to Trump as he turns the power of government against his critics
Defense
Trump’s Space Force Will Have to Wait
The president has called for the creation of a new military branch. So far, Congress is ignoring him.
Defense
Is Trump Going to War With Iran?
The president threatened the Islamic Republic with “consequences,” but the prospects of an actual military conflict are slim.
Defense
Trump’s Interpreter Could Be Grilled By Congress’s Gang Of Eight About His Chat With Putin
Marina Gross was the only other American in the room.
Defense
U.S. Spy Chief: ‘I Don’t Know What Happened’ in Helsinki
Director of National Intelligence Coats got another surprise Thursday: Putin is coming to town.
Tech
Chinese Hackers Targeted Internet-of-Things During Trump-Putin Summit
A spike in attacks sought access to devices that might yield audio or visual intelligence.
Defense
After Secret Trump Meeting, Russia Offers to Resume Military Relations
Did Trump offer to normalize relations? It would be complicated — and Congress gets a vote.
Management
The Air Force Wants More Commercial Companies Working AI Projects
Defense leaders issue a new call to industry after a study finds just two of 100 top AI firms have Pentagon contracts.
Defense
The White House Transcript Is Missing the Most Explosive Part of the Trump–Putin Press Conference
It’s not clear whether the omission was intended, but the meaning of a key exchange is dramatically altered as a result.
Defense
Trump Believes Putin, Rejects American Findings on Election Hacking
“I do not see any reason why it would be” Russia.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdog to Examine Sexual Harassment at Defense Schools
Senate committee requested review as part of family readiness push.
Defense
Russian Spies Used Bitcoin To Hack The U.S. 2016 Election, Says The Department Of Justice
Russian cyberspies used the cryptocurrency to pay for US servers and host hacked information.
Oversight
FBI Agent Peter Strzok: 'There Is Simply No Evidence of Bias in My Professional Actions'
The federal agent weathered hours of questioning from Republicans seeking to discredit the Russia investigation.
Defense
U.S. Plans ‘Continuous Evaluation’ of New and Existing Security Clearances
Every federal employee authorized to handle classified information will be cross-checked for signs of risk using court proceedings, financial data, and more.
Defense
‘I Believe in NATO’ Says Trump at Summit, Allaying Morning Fears of Pullout
To some surprise, the president gave his strongest backing for NATO yet, minutes after leaving an emergency meeting of alliance leaders to address his threats on spending levels.
Defense
The U.S. Embassy In London Has Warned Americans To 'Keep a Low Profile' During Trump’s Visit
Some 50,000 people are expected to attend a protest against Trump's visit on Friday.
Defense
ICE Union Grows Disenchanted With Trump's Immigration Strategy
The union endorsed Trump in 2016, but says he's trying the same failed strategies of other presidents.
Defense
Deputy Commander in Iraq Misused Staff for Personal Tasks
IG absolves Brig. Gen. Rick Uribe of charges he wore unearned medals and skipped weigh-ins.
Defense
After Crash, Air Force Ends Test Flights of Light-Attack Planes Vying for Contract
Weeks after a Naval aviator was killed in a Super Tucano, Air Force leaders say the competition is back on for propellor-plane key to the Afghanistan war.
Defense