Failed Assassins: Would-be Presidential Shooters In History
John Hinckley is being released from prison 35 years after he attempted to kill Ronald Reagan. He is one of several who aimed at a president and missed.
National Security
Examining Russia's Role In Leaked Democratic Party Emails
What evidence ties Russia's intelligence services to the theft and release of the internal emails of Democratic Party officials? And how would the public release those messages serve Moscow?
Veterans In Baton Rouge Reflect On Military Background Of Victim, Shooter
A group of veterans at a VFW hall near Baton Rouge discuss the recent killing of three police officers. One of the fallen officers and the shooter were both veterans of the war in Iraq.
A Summer Of Terrorism Points To The Limits Of Counterterrorism
The recent series of major terror attacks — from Orlando to Istanbul to Nice — have exposed some uncomfortable truths about the limits of counterterrorism.
U.S. Considers Turkey's Role In Fighting ISIS After Coup Attempt
The U.S. has to decide what course to set with Turkey — now another country that's critically important to U.S. interests but with an increasingly repressive leader.
European Leaders Urge NATO Solidarity; Trump Sets Conditions, Should He Be Elected
The NATO secretary-general and others maintain alliance members should always defend one another. Trump says U.S. participation depends on members paying their share of the cost.
Defense Secretary: Turkey's Turmoil Shouldn't Harm Battle Against ISIS
Defense Secretary Ash Carter said the U.S. was surprised by the attempted coup in Turkey, but he does not expect it to affect the campaign against the Islamic State.
Secretary Of State John Kerry To Host Conference On Fighting ISIS
Secretary of State John Kerry is holding a conference this week on countering ISIS. Syrian opposition figures say he's making a mistake by working closely with Russia.
In Open Letter To Law Enforcement, Obama Says, 'We Have Your Backs'
In the letter, the president mourns the deaths of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge and thanks all law enforcement officers for their service. "We appreciate it, and we depend on you," he writes.
Obama: Medal Of Honor Recipient Offers Needed Inspiration
The president described Lt. Col. Charles Kettles as reminder of "goodness and decency" after a "tough couple of weeks." Kettles is credited in saving 44 lives during the Vietnam War.