National Security

Saudi Attack Draws New U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

4:58pm September 20, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration ordered new sanctions on Iran, in response to the attack in Saudi Arabia that temporarily cut off nearly 6% of the world's oil supply. The sanctions' effect may be limited.

A man holds a ballot card with bar codes during a voting machine demonstration in Raleigh, N.C., last month.

McConnell, Decried As 'Moscow Mitch,' Approves Election Security Money

12:03pm September 20, 2019

by Philip Ewing

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to add $250 million for state and federal efforts to secure the election. Critics say Congress must set aside more dollars and pass a new bill.

House Panel Wants More Details On Whistleblower Complaint Against Trump

7:31am September 20, 2019

NPR's Noel King talks to Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California about the dispute over an intelligence community whistleblower complaint concerning the president. NPR's Greg Myre weighs in.

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Retrospective: The 18-Year, And Counting, Afghan War

6:23am September 20, 2019

by Tom Bowman

Since peace talks fell apart, the U.S. and Taliban have ramped up violent activity. We examine the shifting currents of the war in Afghanistan — the longest in U.S. history.

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President Trump denies he said anything inappropriate in a conversation with a foreign leader, as a whistleblower alleges.

Schiff Vows To Escalate Standoff Over Spy Complaint; 'Fake News,' Trump Scoffs

6:32pm September 19, 2019

by Brian Naylor

The House intelligence committee met behind closed doors with the inspector general of the intelligence community amid reports the president's communications with a foreign leader raised concerns.

A photograph taken by the commercial satellite company Planet shows the Abqaiq facility shortly after an attack on Sept. 14.

What We Know About The Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities

4:44pm September 19, 2019

by Geoff Brumfiel

The U.S. and Saudi Arabia claim Iran is behind the attack. Iran denies involvement. Here's what the physical evidence shows.

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What We Know About The Saudi Attack

4:38pm September 19, 2019

On Sept. 14, a Saudi oil processing plant was rocked by a series of explosions. The facility, and another oil field, were attacked from the air. Here's what physical evidence exists about the attacks.

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Former NSA Inspector General Comments On Whistleblower Issue

4:38pm September 19, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with ex-NSA official Joel Brenner over how the acting director of National Intelligence and the Intelligence Community Inspector General handled a whistleblower complaint.

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House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff Talks About Whistleblower Complaint

4:38pm September 19, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff about a whistleblower complaint from the intelligence community, spurred by Trump's communications with a foreign leader.

People Are Looking At Your LinkedIn Profile. They Might Be Chinese Spies

4:21pm September 19, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

Chinese intelligence officers like to use the professional social network — in which people often accept pings from strangers — to recruit sources within the U.S. government.

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