Opinion: The Danger From Iran Didn't Die With Soleimani
We should be very worried about the new risks we will confront in a world where senior government officials are considered fair game, writes former diplomat Brett Bruen.
National Security
U.S. Could Strike Iran Or Proxies 'Where Legally Available,' Esper Says
In an interview with NPR on Monday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said if U.S. troops or interests are threatened, the U.S. will have the right to retaliate.
Russians Hacked Ukrainian Firm At The Center Of Impeachment
California cybersecurity firm Area 1 says Russian hackers targeted the Ukrainian gas company at the center of President Trump's impeachment. NPR's Noel King talks to Area 1 co-founder Oren Falkowitz.
News Brief: Esper Interview, Democratic Debate, Gunman's iPhones
The Pentagon says the U.S. has the constitutional authority to strike Iranian proxies. In Iowa, there's been a shift in tone for the Democratic presidential race. And, Apple again defies FBI demands.
Esper: U.S. Could Strike Iran Or Proxies 'Where Legally Available And Appropriate'
In an interview with NPR on Monday, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said if U.S. troops or interests are threatened, the U.S. will have the right to retaliate.
Space Force Bible Blessing At National Cathedral Sparks Outrage
The dedication at the Washington National Cathedral of an official Bible of the new U.S. Space Force is being criticized as a violation of laws separating church and state.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper On 'Nested' Communications And Iran-Backed Militias
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Defense Secretary Mark Esper at the Pentagon about the latest messaging from the Trump administration surrounding the U.S. killing of an Iranian general.
Rep. Will Hurd, Former CIA Officer In Middle East, On Protests In Iran
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about the latest Iran developments with Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, member of the House Intelligence Committee and former undercover CIA officer in the Middle East.
DOJ Says 21 Saudi Cadets Being Expelled From U.S. Over Extremist, Child Porn Content
The announcement comes a month after a Saudi national opened fire at a naval base in Pensacola, Fla., killing three sailors. Attorney General William Barr called the shooting an act of terrorism.
How Trump Has Tried To Scale Back Nuclear Programs In North Korea And Iran
President Trump's major foreign policy aims have included curbing the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran. With North Korea, he's tried carrots; with Iran, sticks. Neither one is working.