Dec 22 Watch Fearing Bioterrorism, Government Panel Asks: What Research Should Be Secret? How much research about the deadly bird flu virus should be available to the public? Ray Suarez discusses the question that many in the science, bioterrorism and national security fields are considering with Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch Plea in NSA Leak Case Seen as Setback for Government, Prosecutors National Security Leak Case Ends With a Plea Deal… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch How Will Leadership Shuffle Affect National Security Policy? President Obama makes changes in the leadership of his national security team. Continue watching
Apr 28 Obama Officially Names Panetta, Petraeus to Top Security Posts Publicly announcing what White House officials had confirmed Wednesday, President Obama held a news conference Thursday at the White House alongside CIA Director Leon Panetta, his choice to succeed Defense Secretary Robert Gates when he retires, and Gen. David… Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch Denis McDonough: 'We're Not Talking About An Exit Strategy' in Libya Gwen Ifill gets an update from Deputy National Security Adviser Denis McDonough on the coalition's air campaign in Libya, ground fighting between Moammar Gadhafi's troops and opposition forces, and the administration's talks with allies. Continue watching
Oct 08 National Security Adviser Jones Leaves; Sucessor Has Clashed With Military President Obama hosted yet another farewell for a top aide Friday, bidding adieu to National Security Adviser Jim Jones. The resignation of Jones, a former Marine general, had been anticipated as part of a White House mid-term White House… Continue reading
Aug 03 Parking Facilities Focus of New U.S. Anti-Terror Plan The Transportation Security Administration is enlisting workers such as parking attendants and meter maids to help them become the latest anti-terror weapons. Continue reading
May 28 Obama's National Security Strategy, Brought to You by Secretary Clinton By Margaret Warner When Secretary of State Hillary Clinton came before a crowd of foreign policy players and former players, journalists and wonks to lay out the Obama administration's new National Security Strategy Thursday, she was self-assured and in command, talking… Continue reading
May 27 Watch Obama's National Security Plan Highlights Diplomacy, Global Economy The Obama administration unveiled its new national security plan, with calls for increased diplomacy and economic discipline. Margaret Warner discusses the president's new security announcement with Jim Lehrer. Continue watching
May 20 National Intelligence Director Releases Statement Confirming Resignation Dennis Blair, President Barack Obama's national intelligence director, confirmed media reports Thursday evening that he is resigning after 16 months on the job. The retired Navy admiral is the third director of national intelligence. The position was created in response… Continue reading