Is the U.S.' Counterterrorism Message Working?
David Greene talks to Alberto Fernandez about U.S. efforts to defeat ISIS. Fernandez used to run the Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications at the State Department.
National Security
In A Largely Quiet Life, Tashfeen Malik Showed Some Signs Of Extremism
Family once described Tashfeen Malik as a "modern girl." Last week she and her husband killed 14 people in San Bernardino, Calif. Authorities are investigating the killing as an act of terrorism.
Obama Delivers Rare, Prime-Time Address From The Oval Office
President Obama tried to reassure a nervous nation following the terrorist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, Calif. He also cautioned against a military over-reaction.
FBI Still Connecting Dots In San Bernardino Mass Shooting
As President Obama addresses the terrorist threat, law enforcement and intelligence agencies are working to figure out the nature of the attack in California, and how to stop future incidents.
Obama Calls On U.S. To Come Together, But Is Unable To Bridge Partisan Divide
Using a rare Oval Office address, the president called last week's deadly San Bernardino shooting "an act of terrorism" and outlined how the U.S. is working to combat the growing threat from ISIS.
Obama To Deliver Speech On Terrorism And San Bernardino Attacks
President Obama will address the nation Sunday night on the threat of terrorism in the wake of the attacks in California and Paris. It will be a rare prime-time speech from the Oval Office.
Women In The U.S. Military May Serve In Combat Posts, Pentagon Says
Defense Secretary Carter announced all combat positions will be open to qualified women. Steve Inskeep talks to Army veteran Emily Miller, who was an officer attached to a regiment in Afghanistan.
Are Self-Radicalized Extremists An Increasing Threat In The U.S.?
The threat of self-radicalized attackers is on the minds of many after the San Bernardino shooting this week. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with the RAND Corporation's Seth Jones about these people.
Cheered By Pentagon's Decision, Female Marines Turn Focus Toward Training
In separate interviews with NPR, Marine Cpt. Zoe Bedell and Lt. Col. Kate Germano say the Pentagon's move to allow women in combat jobs is a crucial first step.
President Obama Delivers A Rare Oval Office Address
The president will address the nation on the threat of terrorism after recent shootings. Rachel Martin speaks with National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson about what the President might say.