by Tal Axelrod | Feb 25, 2015 | National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON – Secretary of State John Kerry responded to claims on Wednesday from skeptical lawmakers that the State Department is soft in its nuclear negotiations with Iran. Testifying in front of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Kerry declared that Iran has...
by Paige Leskin | Feb 25, 2015 | National Security
By Paige Leskin GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba — The military judge in the trial of the alleged USS Cole bomber said Tuesday hearings will not move forward until he determines whether a senior Pentagon official was unlawfully involved in the trial proceedings....
by Tyler Pager | Feb 24, 2015 | National Security
[rev_slider Gitmo] The United States has had a military presence at Guantanamo Bay since 1898. The island is now home to nearly 6,000 people between the U.S. Naval Station and the Joint Task Force supporting the detention center.
by Yunita Ong | Feb 24, 2015 | Immigration, National Security, Politics
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, working to avoid an impasse with Democrats, announced Tuesday that a vote on a “clean” Department of Homeland Security funding bill could happen on Friday. McConnell’s move could break a two-month-old political...
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 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...
by Tara Longardner | Feb 23, 2015 | Living, National Security
By Tara Longardner WASHINGTON – The issue of illiteracy has moved into the cyber world. Digital illiteracy affects the elderly, poor and those with limited English proficiency and puts them more at risk of cybersecurity breaches, experts said Monday. In terms...
