National Security

Lawmakers Express Concern About Prospect Of A Military Conflict With Iran

5:29pm June 19, 2019

by Tim Mak

Both Republicans and Democrats want more details on the Trump administration's policy on Iran, and some in Congress argue there needs to be a new authorization for any military operation.

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New Acting Defense Secretary

7:30am June 19, 2019

by Tom Bowman

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan withdrew from consideration to be permanent secretary and resigned. Army Secretary Mark Esper will serve as acting secretary.

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News Brief: Trump Campaigns In Florida And Threatens Mass Deportations

5:07am June 19, 2019

President Trump chose Orlando, Fla., for the official kickoff of his reelection campaign. Also, he tweeted about an intensified immigration enforcement effort.

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan is not moving forward with the confirmation process to take the job permanently, President Trump announced on Tuesday.

Shanahan Drops Out Of Running For Defense Secretary

6:08pm June 18, 2019

by Brian Naylor

The acting defense secretary "has decided not to go forward with his confirmation process," according to a tweet by President Trump.

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan Withdraws His Nomination For Permanent Post

5:17pm June 18, 2019

by Tom Bowman

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan asked President Trump to withdraw his nomination to assume the post permanently. Trump says Shanahan will be replaced by Army Secretary Mark Esper.

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How Shanahan's Exit From The Department Of Defense Will Impact National Security

5:17pm June 18, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution about Patrick Shanahan withdrawing his nomination for secretary of defense.

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National Security Officials Debate What To Call The Far-Right Threat

4:22pm June 18, 2019

by Hannah Allam

The most active and lethal political violence in the U.S. comes from the far-right. But scholars who study terrorism are struggling to apply meaningful labels to the groups which pose threats.

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President Trump, shown at an event in Montoursville, Pa., in May, is calling a rally in Orlando, Fla., on Tuesday a campaign kickoff.

Trump Threatens To Deport 'Millions,' As He Kicks Off Campaign For Reelection

1:36pm June 18, 2019

by Franco Ordoñez

The administration is seeking to ramp up deportation, focusing on those who have skipped court hearings.

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An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Red Sea. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group was recently deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as tensions between the U.S. and Iran e

Pentagon Sending 1,000 More U.S. Troops To Middle East

11:05am June 18, 2019

by Richard Gonzales

The announcement comes after Iran said it would surpass limits on its uranium stockpiles as set by a landmark international agreement. The Pentagon insisted it is not seeking a war with Iran.

U.S. Reportedly Trying To Implant Malware That Could Sabotage Russia's Electrical Grid

5:10pm June 17, 2019

by Greg Myre

The U.S. is shifting its cyber defense strategy toward a more offensive posture. This means implanting malware in adversaries' data networks in the event of future conflict.

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