National Security

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event Tuesday aboard the USS Iowa battleship in Los Angeles.

The 1 Passage You Need To Read To Understand Donald Trump's Appeal

4:08pm September 16, 2015

by Domenico Montanaro

Trump gave a speech with few policy specifics, but that's not the point at all. He's channeling how a swath of people feel, and nothing sums it up better than 178 words he uttered.

Russia Sends Armaments To Syrian Military Base

7:51pm September 15, 2015

by Tom Bowman

Russia has been sending artillery, tanks and troop housing to an air base in Syria. Pentagon officials say while no Russian military aircraft have been tracked yet, it appears the Russians are establishing a forward operating base of some kind but its ultimate purpose remains unclear.

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Scott Shane reports on the U.S. intelligence community for The New York Times.

Drone Strike That Killed Awlaki 'Did Not Silence Him,' Journalist Says

8:38pm September 14, 2015

In Operation Troy, author Scott Shane details the life, death and influence of Anwar al-Awlaki. "His status as a martyr has given his message even greater authority," Shane says of the propagandist.

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U.S. 'Disrupted' Threat Ahead Of Pope's Visit, Congressman Says

5:01pm September 13, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, says he was apprised of the threat during a classified meeting.

#NPRreads: Counting Casualties And Reauthorization Of The State Department

8:07am September 13, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Also this week: Instead of "hit and run," it's often "hit to kill" in China. And, the demise of the liberal arts degree.

Republicans To Democrats On Iran Nuclear Deal: You Own This

1:31pm September 12, 2015

by Tamara Keith

The White House and Democratic allies on Capitol Hill appear to have rebuffed Republican attempts to derail the Iran nuclear deal. Now, Republicans are saying to them: you own it.

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Rep. Steve Israel Condemns Use Of Iran Nuclear Deal As A 'Cheap, Partisan Stunt'

6:43pm September 11, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Democratic Rep. Steve Israel, an opponent of the Iran nuclear deal, about what he wants to see happen next.

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Statements Show Nuclear Deal Did Not Change Iran's View Of Israel

3:37pm September 11, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Thomas Erdbrink, Tehran bureau chief for The New York Times, about the Iran supreme leader's latest statement that Israel won't exist in 25 years.

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All-Male Combat Units Performed Better Than Mixed Units, Study Concludes

3:01pm September 11, 2015

by Tom Bowman

The Marine Corps released a study that raises questions about the effectiveness of women in combat conditions. The report found that all-male units out performed mixed-gender units across the board.

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Senate Democrats Block Measure To Reject Iran Nuclear Deal

2:15pm September 11, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

The Senate blocked a measure to reject the Iran nuclear deal Thursday. Meanwhile, the House is working on a parallel, but separate, legislative track to voice Republican opposition to the Iran deal.

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