Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Marks A Year On The Job At State Department
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is marking a year in office, speaking to his employees about what he calls the "ethos" of the department.
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'Indiscriminate Strikes': Amnesty Criticizes U.S.-Led Coalition's Actions In Raqqa
Amnesty International says the U.S.-led coalition offensive against ISIS in Raqqa used indiscriminate artillery force and killed nearly 10 times more civilians than the U.S. military has acknowledged.
Russian Agent Maria Butina Sentenced To 18 Months Following Guilty Plea
Prosecutors asked a judge to give Butina more prison time, citing the threat they said she posed to national security. Her attorneys said her motives weren't "nefarious" and she is ready to go home.
Maria Butina Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison
A federal judge has ordered Maria Butina to serve 18 months in prison. Butina is the Russian agent who ran an operation to influence Americans through her connections to the NRA and other groups.
Judge Is Open To Releasing Man Prosecutors Have Called 'Domestic Terrorist'
The judge notes the only charges against Coast Guard Lt. Christopher Hasson involve drug and weapons violations and says he should be released pending trial with "a whole lot of supervision."
Pentagon Clears Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan Of Wrongdoing
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan has been cleared by the Pentagon's inspector general of advocating for his former employer, Boeing. This clears the way for Shanahan's likely nomination.
Investigation Finds Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan 'Did Not Promote Boeing'
The Pentagon's Inspector General says former Boeing executive Patrick Shanahan 'fully complied' with ethics obligations. This clears the way for his potential nomination as defense secretary.
Global Effort Begins To Stop Social Media From Spreading Terrorism
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her country and France will lead a meeting with world leaders next month. Social media is now a "centerpiece" for terrorist outreach, an expert says.
Special Coverage: Mueller Report Released
Attorney General William Barr has released a redacted version of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on Russian interference to Congress and the public.
Trump Administration Sends Warning To Countries That Continue To Import Oil From Iran
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning countries they could face U.S. sanctions unless they stop importing oil from Iran.