by Daniel Hersh | Feb 24, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON — The United States will use big data to revolutionize the cyber war against the so-called Islamic State, the director of the federal Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency said on Tuesday. Speaking at the first “Future of War” conference, Arati...
by Tyler Pager | Feb 24, 2015 | National Security
Video by Tyler/Medill News Service By Tyler Pager and Paige Leskin GUANTANAMO NAVAL BASE, Cuba — A military judge in the trial of the alleged mastermind in the bombing of the USS Cole said Tuesday he will not hear any further motions until the defense’s claim...
by Medha Imam | Feb 24, 2015 | Living, Politics
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers proposed a bipartisan bill Tuesday that would allocate $1.5 billion to strengthen the fight against global slavery and human trafficking. “This will require U.S. leadership if we want to get rid of this grave injustice in the world,” said...
by Shelbie Bostedt | Feb 24, 2015 | Environment
WASHINGTON — A top Environmental Protection Agency official said on Tuesday that the administration plans to invest in helping states meet clean power goals. “We are committed to helping states make the investments they need to meet the requirements,” said Stanley...
by Haley Hinkle | Feb 24, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON — Senators are looking for ways to support victims of human trafficking in the United States as they move toward a likely vote next week on legislation to curb abuses. The Senate Judiciary Committee heard first from female senators who have worked to combat...
by Astrid Goh | Feb 24, 2015 | Politics
WASHINGTON — Failure to connect with a growing population of voters of color in the 2016 election will spell trouble for both major political parties, experts said at a panel Tuesday. Voters of color are expected to be the majority of the country’s population by...
by Adam Mintzer | Feb 24, 2015 | Living
WASHINGTON — Following multiple shootings involving police and the public, demonstrators across the nation raised their hands, clutched their throats and put on hoods demanding political action to ease community-police relations. On Tuesday, a special task force began...
by Tyler Pager | Feb 23, 2015 | National Security
By Tyler Pager GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — The judge in the trial of the alleged mastermind behind the USS Cole bombing Monday ruled in favor of hearing testimony from the senior Pentagon official who has ordered the judge to move to Guantanamo to speed up the...
by Jesse Kirsch | Feb 23, 2015 | National Security
By Jesse Kirsch WASHINGTON—The final version of an authorization to allow the president to use military force against the Islamic State should incorporate clear objectives and the means to achieve those goals, military and intelligence experts said...
by William Hicks | Feb 23, 2015 | Immigration, National Security
By William Hicks WASHINGTON—With a Friday deadline approaching, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson urged Congress on Monday to reach a consensus bill before funding for the agency expires. The agency’s responsibilities include border security,...
by Medha Imam | Feb 23, 2015 | Immigration, National Security, Politics
By Medha Imam WASHINGTON –President Barack Obama urged the nation’s governors Monday to support his efforts to secure funding for the Department of Homeland Security. As part of his remarks at the White House, Obama warned the governors of the “direct impact” a...
by Tal Axelrod | Feb 23, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON – A conflict expert on Monday urged the U.S. to find an alternative narrative to combat the violent one being pushed forward by the Islamic State. The American narrative of denying blame and placing it on the enemy will not work in this battle, said Sara...
