Jun 23 Bolton warns Iran not to mistake US 'prudence' for weakness By Associated Press U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said Sunday that Iran should not "mistake U.S. prudence and discretion for weakness," after the U.S. abruptly called off military strikes against Iran in response to the shooting down of an unmanned American surveillance… Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 6:25 Tim Kaine on Shanahan allegations, Mark Esper and tensions with Iran President Trump announced Tuesday that Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan will not seek confirmation for the permanent version of the role. Reports then surfaced about possible incidents of domestic violence in Shanahan’s past. Judy Woodruff talks to Sen. Tim… Continue watching
May 21 Dual congressional hearings focus on Trump's Iran policy By Lisa Mascaro, Robert Burns, Susannah George, Associated Press The competing closed-door sessions Tuesday come after weeks of escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf that have raised alarms over a possible military confrontation with Iran. Continue reading
Feb 25 Former U.S. security officials to oppose emergency declaration By Associated Press A group of former U.S. national security officials is set to release a statement arguing there is no justification for President Donald Trump to use a national emergency declaration to fund a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Jan 10 Watch 6:25 Border wall is not 'who we are,' says Rep. Thompson What’s the impact for national security when those who work to keep us safe aren’t getting paid? Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, says DHHS and TSA employees are still doing their jobs. Continue watching
Jul 02 EU warns Trump: Auto tariffs could lead to $300 billion retaliation By Associated Press European Commission spokesman Margaritis Schinas said Monday the U.S. investigation into the possibility of auto tariffs "lacks legitimacy, factual basis and violates international trade rules," just like last month's U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 8:52 Trump pick John Bolton has history of clashing with U.S. intelligence community By PBS News Hour Former UN Ambassador John Bolton will become the third national security adviser since President Trump took office, taking over for Army Lt. Gen H.R. McMaster. Bolton is a longtime hawk on foreign policy who has served Republican presidents since Ronald… Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch 5:10 How GPS exercise data can reveal sensitive military locations By PBS News Hour GPS data created by millions of people who use mobile devices or apps to track their exercise might also be revealing sensitive national security information. A 20-year-old Australian student discovered the locations of bases where military forces and intelligence services… Continue watching
Jan 11 Watch 7:49 The privacy concerns at the heart of the FISA renewal debate By PBS News Hour The House of Representatives voted to reauthorize a key provision of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which U.S. intelligence agencies say is critical to collecting communications from overseas. But the complex issue has sparked some heated debate and seemingly contradictory… Continue watching
Dec 19 AP Fact Check: Donald Trump on energy, security and the Amtrak derailment By Calvin Woodward, Associated Press In laying out his national security strategy, President Donald Trump sold short the records of his predecessors, speaking as if the energy boom started with him and the gates of America were wide open before he came along. On Twitter,… Continue reading