by Julia Jacobs | Mar 9, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON — In her first policy speech as the leader of the government’s humanitarian arm, U.S. Agency for International Development chief Gayle Smith said the sometimes “hateful” rhetoric in the growing refugee crisis must be replaced with patience and long-term...
by Natalie Escobar | Mar 9, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON–The Apple v. FBI debate has been framed as a battle between the government and Silicon Valley, but other tech companies have shied away from taking a strong stand in support of the pioneering tech giant, cybersecurity experts said at a conference on...
by Allyson Chiu | Mar 9, 2016 | Environment
WASHINGTON– A world where all energy is harvested from the wind and sun is becoming a reality with more countries investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency, but the U.S. isn’t moving fast enough or spending enough to stay ahead of other nations, a...
by Celena Chong | Mar 9, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON — Technology is drastically changing the way wars and smaller-scale conflicts will be fought, and the U.S. needs to be wary of how adversaries like Russia and China can leverage their technology for military advantage, retired Marine Col. Thomas...
by Ethan Cohen | Mar 9, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON– Attorney General Loretta Lynch found herself in the middle of controversies ranging from the Supreme Court to Hillary Clinton’s emails during testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. For starters, Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., asked...
by Tyler Kendall | Mar 9, 2016 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON— Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack called on Congress Wednesday to renew a law that has been providing free and low-cost school meals to children for 50 years. The same day, the American Academy of Pediatrics said poor children are more likely to...
by Jasper Scherer | Mar 9, 2016 | Environment
WASHINGTON – A flood of new environmental regulations imposed by the Obama administration has jeopardized cooperation between states and the Environmental Protection Agency, Senate Republicans said Monday. The EPA doesn’t consult with states at the beginning stages of...
by Allyson Chiu | Mar 9, 2016 | Environment
WASHINGTON – The earthquake and tsunami that rocked Japan five years ago causing many deaths and a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant has left a lasting legacy for the nuclear industry. The disaster sparked a worldwide response, with some countries...
by Alex Lederman | Mar 8, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON — Military personnel need better mental health care for themselves and their families, tougher sexual assault policies and better retirement plans to increase satisfaction with their military commitment, top Pentagon officials told lawmakers Tuesday....
by Jack Corrigan | Mar 8, 2016 | National Security
WASHINGTON — With its proposed 2017 budget growing by a relatively modest $5.1 billion, the United States Air Force is struggling to find a ways to modernize its aging fleet while still maintaining combat readiness. Though additional money has been poured...
by Sabrina Rodriguez | Mar 8, 2016 | Education
WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama said Tuesday the U.S. has made progress in improving education for girls in other developing countries, but call on private industry as well as the government to do more. At an International Women’s Day event at Union...
by Noah Fromson | Mar 8, 2016 | Health & Science
WASHINGTON — The U.S. and Latin American governments should follow Canada’s lead and investigate the high rate of violence against indigenous women , experts said Tuesday. In honor of International Women’s Day, the Organization of American States, which...
