Trump Inherits Guantanamo's Remaining Detainees
Despite President Obama's executive order to close the Guantanamo Bay prison, dozens of detainees from the war on terrorism are still there.
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Ex-CIA Chief Woolsey Voices Concern About Chelsea Manning's Commutation
Following President Obama's decision to commute Manning's sentence, many in the military and intelligence communities expressed reservations. Rachel Martin talks to former CIA Director James Woolsey,
Wife Of Orlando Nightclub Shooter Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Of Aiding Attack
Noor Salman was arrested earlier this week and charged with providing material support to a terrorist and obstruction of justice. Her husband, Omar Mateen, killed 49 people at the Pulse club in June.
After 8 Years Of Unbroken War, Obama Hands Over Conflicts To Trump
President Obama is the first president to serve eight years with the U.S. at war nonstop, from beginning to end. Donald Trump now inherits ongoing conflicts in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.
After Years Of War, Trump Stands To Inherit Ongoing Conflicts
President-elect Trump will inherit ongoing conflicts with no end in sight when he takes the oath of office — a brutal fight against the Islamic State and a never-ending stalemate in Afghanistan.
Obama Defends Decision To Commute Sentence Of Chelsea Manning
President Obama convened his final press conference in office on Wednesday less than a day after commuting the prison sentence of convicted leaker Chelsea Manning. Obama was expected to face questions about his decision to grant clemency to Manning, who gave hundreds of thousands of military and diplomatic files to WikiLeaks.
Senate Panel Grills S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley In Her Bid To Become U.N. Ambassador
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley faced tough questions from a Senate panel on Wednesday about how she would represent the Trump administration at the United Nations.
Russia Extends Residency Permit For Edward Snowden
A spokeswoman for Russia's foreign ministry announced the extension on Facebook, while ridiculing a former deputy CIA chief. Snowden is in exile in Russia; his supporters have called for a pardon.
Reaction Varies To Chelsea Manning's Prison Sentence Being Shortened
President Obama commuted the prison sentence of ex-Army Private Chelsea Manning, who gave a trove of secret military and diplomatic files to WikiLeaks. Obama's action has angered many in the military.
Greenwald Comments On Obama Granting Clemency To Chelsea Manning
Rachel Martin talks to reporter Glenn Greenwald, who has been a vocal advocate of Chelsea Manning. He also helped NSA leaker Edward Snowden publicize classified material.