Defense

The Trump Administration's Evolving Rhetoric on North Korea

From “fire and fury” to “all options are on the table”

Defense

What Should Trump Do in Afghanistan?

"It’s unfortunate that the strategy review has taken so long and now has become involved in a political debate over what America’s role in the world should be."

Management

Steve Bannon Goes After State Department Officials

The White House chief strategist said he was aiming to replace experts at the State and Defense departments.

Defense

The President vs. His Own Secretary of State

How reassuring can Rex Tillerson be when his boss can undercut him with a tweet?

Defense

Is Trump Right About Afghanistan?

The country is still dangerous nearly 17 years after the U.S.-led ouster of the Taliban regime.

Management

Tillerson Acknowledges 'Differences' With Trump on Iran Deal

But the secretary of state said he was “comfortable” sharing his views with the president.

Defense

New U.S. Rules Would Ban Most Travel to North Korea

The decision was prompted by Otto Warmbier’s death in June.

Defense

North Korea Launches Another ICBM

Preliminary data suggest the projectile can travel farther than the missile launched earlier this month.

Defense

Why Russia Ordered the U.S. to Reduce Its Diplomatic Staff

The step comes a day after the U.S. Senate passed a sweeping sanctions bill, which now awaits President Trump’s signature.

Management

Jared Kushner Maintains He 'Did Not Collude' With Russia in Rare Public Statement

President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser addressed reporters after meeting behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Management

Will the U.S. Return Russia's Diplomatic Compounds?

Moscow says they are no closer to being returned—and warns of retaliation.

Defense

Russia Threatens to Expel 30 U.S. Diplomats

Moscow is angry about the Trump administration’s refusal to return two diplomatic compounds seized last year by the Obama administration.

Management

Trump, in Warsaw Speech, Criticizes Russia's 'Destabilizing' Role in Ukraine, Syria

The president also reaffirmed his commitment to NATO’s mutual-defense pact.

Defense

Trump Weighs a 'Pretty Severe' Response to North Korea's ICBM Test

The president said “something will have to be done about” the Kim Jong Un regime’s actions.

Defense

North Korea Crisis: U.S. and South Korea Respond

The two allies conducted a ballistic-missile drill in the Sea of Japan in response to Pyongyang’s test of an ICBM.

Management

Transportation Secretary Tries to Explain Trump's Tweets About Mika Brzezinski

“The president is a citizen as well, and he says what he wants to say,” Chao said.

Defense

Trump Appears to Fault Obama, Calls Otto Warmbier's Death a 'Disgrace'

He said the 22-year-old University of Virginia student “should have been brought home a long time ago” from North Korea.

Defense

'It Is Irritating': The U.K.'s Anger Over U.S. Intelligence Leaks

The British home secretary says she has “been very clear with our friends” about the release of information related to the Manchester attack.

Management

How Many Times Did Trump's Campaign Contact Russia?

Reuters is reporting 18 new contacts between April and November 2016—when the presidential race was in full swing.