McMaster, An Iconoclast, Confronts A Job Bound By Political Realities
How much can President Trump and National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster really deviate from Barack Obama's strategies?
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National Security Council Shouldn't Be Politicized, Ret. Adm. Mullen Says
Steve Inskeep discusses what to expect from Donald Trump's defense department with retired U.S. Admiral Mike Mullen, who formerly served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
McMaster As National Security Adviser Is A Good Choice, Exum Says
Steve Inskeep talks to Middle East policy expert Andrew Exum, who says if you want to understand the genius of new national security adviser H.R. McMaster, read his book on the Vietnam War.
Secretary Of State Rex Tillerson Keeps Low Profile Since Taking Office
Questions are being raised about how much influence Tillerson has with the White House. He was absent from the president's recent meetings with the leaders of Canada, Israel and Japan.
'Out Of Gitmo': Released Guantanamo Detainee Struggles In His New Home
Are former detainees still a threat or just desperate to rebuild their lives? In partnership with PBS's Frontline, Arun Rath traveled to Serbia to find out why it's so difficult to relocate the men.
Homeland Security Unveils New Rules On Immigration Law Enforcement
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on Tuesday unveiled new rules aimed at tougher enforcement of immigration laws, a major policy shift that could put millions of people in the U.S. illegally at risk of deportation.
New Trump Adviser H.R. McMaster Faces An Old Challenge — Iraq
McMaster first made his name as a captain in Iraq in 1991. Then, in 2007 he was a key figure in the "surge." Now, 26 years after he first went to Iraq, he'll be seeking a solution in his new post.
Without Warrants, Immigration Agents Often Pose As Police Officers
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers can't enter someone's residence without a warrant. When they don't have a warrant, they sometimes describe themselves as police officers to get people to let them in the door. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Joel Rubin of The Los Angeles Times about this tactic.
McMaster Is A Solid Choice For National Security Adviser, Rep. Schiff Says
President Trump announced that Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster will be his new national security adviser. David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, who tweeted his strong approval of the pick.
Trump's New National Security Adviser Is Known For Speaking His Mind
After the resignation of retired Gen. Michael Flynn, President Trump has picked three-star Army Gen. H.R. McMaster to be national security adviser. He's known as an intellectual military strategist.