National Security

China Is The U.S.'s Top Intelligence Threat, American Officials Say

6:20am September 18, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

Three ex-U.S. intelligence officers recently were convicted or pleaded guilty to spying for China, and the Justice Department brought almost a dozen more cases related to Chinese economic espionage.

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The Justice Department says Edward Snowden, seen here via video feed, breached nondisclosure agreements he signed with the National Security Agency and CIA with the publication of his new memoir, Permanent Record.

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Justice Department Sues Edward Snowden, Seeking Profits From His Book

9:02pm September 17, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

DOJ lawyers want all of Snowden's profits and royalties from Permanent Record, and all of the publisher's assets related to the memoir, to be placed in a special fund benefiting the U.S. government.

Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski testifies before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday.

Ex-Trump Campaign Boss Corey Lewandowski Spars With House Democrats On 'Obstruction'

4:53pm September 17, 2019

by Philip Ewing

The former campaign manager appeared before a House panel to defend President Trump over charges of "collusion." Democrats focused on Trump's desire to constrain the Mueller inquiry.

Among the targets hit in the facility are apparently tanks used to hold flammable gas, and separation towers critical to its operation.

Outside Experts See Iran's Hand In Attack On Saudi Oil Facility

8:05pm September 16, 2019

by Geoff Brumfiel

Independent analysts say the evidence available suggests Iran played a role in the weekend attack. The question is how big that role might be.

This image provided on Sunday by the U.S. government and DigitalGlobe and annotated by the source, shows a prestrike overview at Saudi Aramco's Khurais oil field in Buqayq, Saudi Arabia.

Attack On Saudi Oil Facilities Makes Oil Prices Spike

5:22pm September 16, 2019

by Scott Neuman

It's the largest one-day surge in crude prices in years. Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the strikes, but the U.S. says Iran played a key role. Iran denies involvement.

Drone Strikes Impact Saudi Oil Facilities

1:05pm September 15, 2019

Drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities have caused uncertainty in world oil markets. Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility, but the U.S. is blaming Iran.

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Smoke fills the sky at the Abqaiq oil processing facility on Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

Houthi Drone Strikes Disrupt Almost Half Of Saudi Oil Exports

5:23pm September 14, 2019

by Alexander Tuerk

The attacks on oil facilities by the Iran-backed Yemeni rebels sent large plumes of smoke into the air, the trails visible from space, and impacted an estimated production of 5 million barrels a day.

More From Edward Snowden

9:34am September 14, 2019

Six years ago, Edward Snowden gave classified documents from the U.S. government's surveillance programs to journalists. He talks about his motivations and his new memoir with NPR's Scott Simon.

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Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, on a video link in Moscow, speaks to the crowd on a giant screen at festival in Roskilde, Denmark, in 2016. "You are being watched all the time and you have no privacy," Snowden said.

In 'Permanent Record,' Edward Snowden Says 'Exile Is An Endless Layover'

3:01pm September 13, 2019

by Greg Myre

In his memoir, the former NSA contractor says he believes he has been proven right as the U.S. has amended laws regarding government surveillance. But the government still wants to prosecute him.

Former Vice President Joe Biden takes the stage Thursday at the third Democratic debate, which took place at Texas Southern University in Houston.

Biden Tries To Clarify His Record On Iraq War During Democratic Debate

11:42pm September 12, 2019

by Asma Khalid

In an interview with the NPR Politics Podcast, former Vice President Joe Biden mischaracterized his opposition to the Iraq War. On the debate stage in Houston, he clarified his record.