National Security

Carmen Spoerer, right, rallies among others protesting against sanctuary cities near the Santa Maria courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif. on Aug. 13.

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Trump Vows To End 'Sanctuary Cities,' But No One Can Agree What That Label Means

12:01pm November 19, 2016

by Martin Kaste

Donald Trump wants to punish local law enforcement that doesn't cooperate with immigration law, but the decisions to enforce are varied, and some worry it could lead to abuse.

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Advisor To Trump Transition Team Considers Immigration As National Security Priority

8:12am November 19, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks to former Congressman Pete Hoekstra about the Trump administration's transition process, and potential national security policies for the new administration.

A view of Trump Tower in New York City, where Trump is in the process of choosing his presidential cabinet.

Chaos In The Trump Transition? Actually, The Pace Of Hiring Is Right On Track

6:26pm November 18, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Donald Trump has begun filling key jobs in his administration as fast or faster than previous incoming administrations.

Trump Appoints Michael Flynn, Mike Pompeo To Key National Security Posts

6:17pm November 18, 2016

by David Welna

Retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, a registered Democrat fired by President Obama as head of the Defense Intelligence Agency, has been chosen by Donald Trump to be his national security adviser. Kansas Republican Rep. Mike Pompeo, who clashed with Hillary Clinton over the Benghazi attacks, is Trump's pick for CIA director. NPR looks at the men chosen for these key national security posts.

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Trump's Appointments Provide Insight Into National Security Strategy

6:17pm November 18, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with David Rothkopf, editor of Foreign Policy magazine, about what President-elect Trump's latest appointments say about the direction national security might take under his administration.

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Dylann Roof faces a competency hearing Monday in the federal courthouse in Charleston, S.C. He is accused of hate crimes in the killings of nine people at Emanuel AME Church in June.

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Closed Competency Hearing Set For Defendant In Charleston, S.C., Church Shootings

5:46pm November 18, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The judge has set Monday's hearing to decide if Dylann Roof is mentally competent to be tried in the murders of nine people. The judge said the hearing will be closed to help assure Roof a fair trial.

President-Elect Trump Selects Sen. Jeff Sessions As Attorney General

4:41pm November 18, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions to serve as his attorney general. The post requires Senate confirmation.

Sen. Warner: Trump Advisers Lack Deep Experience In Intelligence Community

10:42am November 18, 2016

Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, about how he expects President-elect Donald Trump to approach national security.

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Retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn spoke at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland in August in support of Donald Trump.

Not Afraid To Ruffle Feathers: How Michael Flynn Became A Trump Confidant

9:15am November 18, 2016

by Tom Bowman

The retired general was one of the first ex-military officers to back Donald Trump. His brazen comments and partisan political work trouble some of his former colleagues.

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach supports Donald Trump during a rally in Wichita, Kan.

Renewed Support For Muslim Registry Called 'Abhorrent'

7:12pm November 17, 2016

by Kat Chow

Two backers of President-elect Donald Trump invoke ignominious and discredited ideas in support of Muslim registration.