National Security

House Intel Chair Devin Nunes Steps Aside From Russia Investigation

5:14pm April 06, 2017

by Phil Ewing

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is stepping aside from its investigation into Russia's meddling in the election last year after being accused of ethics violations. Devin Nunes says the charges against him are baseless, and he retains the confidence of House leadership, but his Democratic counterpart welcomed the move.

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Sen. Mark Warner On Russia Probe: 'This Is An Awful Lot Of Coincidences'

5:14pm April 06, 2017

by Mary Louise Kelly

NPR interviews Democratic Sen. Mark Warner, vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, in his hideaway below the Capitol. Warner is helping lead the investigation into Russia's meddling in the presidential election, as that controversy continues to take unexpected partisan twists.

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Trump Revises Rhetoric On Islamic Terrorism In Remarks With Middle East Allies

5:14pm April 06, 2017

by Greg Myre

During a joint press conference at the White House with King Abdullah of Jordan on Wednesday, President Trump refrained from using the term "radical Islamic terrorism" to describe ISIS.

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U.S. Military Leaders Are Worried That A War With Russia Could Start By Accident

2:09pm April 06, 2017

David Wood of The Huffington Post says Russian jets are playing "chicken" with U.S. planes in international airspace with alarming frequency, and that a rash response could lead to all-out war.

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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes, R-Calif., walks to the House floor on Capitol Hill last month. On Thursday, Nunes said in a statement that he was temporarily stepping aside from the panel's Russia investigation.

House Intelligence Chairman Devin Nunes To Step Aside From Russia Probe

12:36pm April 06, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Nunes has been accused of improperly disclosing classified information; the House Ethics Committee is opening a review. Nunes will remain as the Intelligence committee's chairman for other matters.

In former national security adviser Susan Rice, Republicans have found a familiar foe. President Trump has tried to turn attention related to the investigation of Russian meddling in the U.S. election toward her.

Trump Picks Strategy To Counter Russia Storyline: Blame Susan Rice

7:49pm April 05, 2017

by Philip Ewing

It took a while to get going, but the White House has settled on its alternative narrative to potential connections between the Trump team and Russia's meddling in the U.S. election.

U.S. And Iraqi Forces Set To Deploy New Tactics In Mosul

6:12pm April 05, 2017

The U.S. and Iraqi forces are changing tactics in the battle to force ISIS from the city of Mosul. Facing resistance and mounting casualties, they're slowing down while keeping ISIS surrounded.

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White House chief strategist Steve Bannon walks toward Marine One before departing from the White House in February.

Trump Chief Strategist Steve Bannon Removed From National Security Council

6:04pm April 05, 2017

Bannon had been elevated to the national security group in an unprecedented move in January. He will retain his role as senior adviser for domestic affairs.

President Trump Meets With King Abdullah Of Jordan

5:54pm April 05, 2017

President Trump met at the White House with King Abdullah of Jordan on Wednesday, in the wake of a gruesome attack on civilians in Syria. The leaders held a joint press conference.

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A youth looks at a new, taller fence being built along U.S.-Mexico border in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, across the border from Sunland Park, N.M.

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Bidding Closes For Building Trump's Border Wall

7:32pm April 04, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The opening stage for construction of the U.S.-Mexico border wall has begun with contractors offering their prototype designs and lawmakers debating over funding the project.