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Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., at a hearing on July 22. He was not pleased with the Department of Homeland Security on Thursday.

Secretary Wolf's Absence From Hearing Should 'Appall' Congress, Panel Chairman Says

11:40am September 17, 2020

by Philip Ewing

Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., says that in failing to appear in response to a House subpoena, acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf has expressed a dangerous contempt for congressional oversight.

FBI Director Christopher Wray arrives for a hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee on Capitol Hill on Thursday.

Wray Touts Feds' Often-And-Early Strategy To Thwart Disinformation

10:28am September 17, 2020

by Philip Ewing

The FBI director told members of Congress the bureau wants to act quickly with Big Tech companies to root out and clear disinformation efforts so they don't take hold and develop momentum.

Police stand guard as protesters take to the streets on Sept. 4 in Portland, Ore.

Greatest Domestic Threat Is Lone Actors Self-Radicalizing Online, Wray Says

10:16am September 17, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

FBI Director Christopher Wray told Congress that terrorism dangers in the United States have evolved from those with foreign plotters abroad to those involving homegrown extremists.

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, pictured on Aug. 6, did not appear at a House threats hearing on Thursday despite a subpoena for his appearance.

Without DHS Witnesses In Hearing, Whistleblower Claims Likely Go Unaddressed

10:02am September 17, 2020

by Philip Ewing

Members of Congress have no one to ask in Thursday's hearing about reports of mistreatment against ICE detainees and an alleged push to alter intelligence.

Military police hold a line near the White House as demonstrators gather to protest police brutality on June 1, 2020 in Washington, D.C.

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Military Police Leaders Weighed Deploying 'Heat Ray' Against D.C. Protesters

7:55pm September 16, 2020

by Dina Temple-Raston

Hours before federal police cleared peaceful protesters near the White House on June 1, a whistleblower got an email asking to find a device that would make protesters' skin feel like it was burning.

Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen announces the cybercrime allegations on Wednesday at the Justice Department.

DOJ Charges Chinese Nationals With Hacking More Than 100 Companies

4:53pm September 16, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

The announcement is the latest in a series of official measures and public condemnations by U.S. officials in response to what they call an epidemic of cyber-espionage emanating from China.

Trump's Remarks About Military Service Could Play A Role In Swing States

4:09pm September 16, 2020

by Claudia Grisales

President Trump's alleged comments disparaging service members is giving Democrats hope they can attract the military vote. Some key states in the election have large military bases.

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A research assistant with the Emerging Infectious Disease Branch (EIDB), at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), studies coronavirus protein samples, June 1, 2020. The EIDB is part of WRAIR's effort to produce a COVID-19 vaccine candidate.

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Army Marshals Resources To Aid In Race For Coronavirus Vaccine

5:01am September 14, 2020

The Army is working with private industry to create a coronavirus vaccine, but also working on its own. The military service has a history of creating vaccines and making medical breakthroughs.

Abdul Salam Hanafi (right), a member of the Taliban negotiating team, heads to the opening session of peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.

Afghanistan-Taliban Talks Begin In Attempt To End 19 Years Of Bloodshed

4:42pm September 12, 2020

by Matthew S. Schwartz

The historic negotiations represent the first direct talks between the long-warring sides. However, leaders warn that reaching a peace deal could take time.

President Trump presents the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne.

Soldier Awarded Medal Of Honor For Hostage Rescue Mission

5:09pm September 11, 2020

by Alana Wise

In presenting the award, President Trump hailed Sergeant Major Thomas Payne as representing the best qualities of the U.S. armed forces.