Feb 15 Pentagon boss to NATO nations: Increase military spending By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Echoing President Donald Trump's demands for NATO countries to assume greater self-defense responsibility, the defense secretary said Washington will "moderate its commitment" to the alliance if countries fail to fall in line. Continue reading
Feb 15 Officials: Trump knew Flynn misled WH weeks before ouster By Julie Pace and Vivian Salama, Associated Press Just six days into his presidency, Donald Trump was informed his national security adviser had misled his vice president about contacts with Russia. Continue reading
Feb 14 Watch 4:45 News Wrap: Russia reportedly deployed new missile, ignoring U.S. complaints By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, The New York Times reported that Moscow has deployed a ground-launched cruise missile, which the Obama administration had objected to in its testing phase. Also, 500 U.S. troops arrived in Romania as part of a… Continue watching
Feb 14 Flynn exit creates vacuum that Trump's pragmatists may fill By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The dramatic departure of President Donald Trump's hard-hitting national security adviser creates a vacuum of power and raises a key question: Will the pragmatists in the administration now gain clout?… Continue reading
Feb 14 Kremlin, Russian lawmakers downplay Flynn's resignation By Nataliya Vasilyeva, Associated Press It's a sign that Russia is already looking ahead to talks with the U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to improve the two nations' strained ties. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 9:57 What Michael Flynn's communication with Russia means for national security By PBS News Hour President Trump's national security adviser, Michael Flynn, has come under fire for pre-inauguration conversations he had with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. Judy Woodruff speaks with The New York Times’ David Sanger and Leon Panetta, former director of the CIA,… Continue watching
Feb 13 Watch 7:14 News Wrap: Pressure mounts against national security adviser By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, multiple reports suggest President Trump’s national security team is in disarray -- and the fate of adviser Michael Flynn hangs in the balance -- after the release of calls between Flynn and Russia’s ambassador to… Continue watching
Feb 13 Flynn apologizes to Pence over Russia controversy By Julie Pace, Associated Press A top adviser asserting that President Donald Trump retains "full confidence" in national security adviser Michael Flynn following reports that he misled senior officials about his contacts with Russia. Continue reading
Feb 13 Push against Russia's 'disinformation' goes online By Larisa Epatko Two U.S. government-funded news organizations, known for their counter-propaganda efforts during Soviet times, are turning to social media to reach Russian audiences. Continue reading
Feb 10 Watch 5:21 Top Trump aide reportedly talked sanctions with Russian envoy By PBS News Hour In December, the Obama administration levied new sanctions against Russia for its alleged role in tampering with the election. In the days following, incoming White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn spoke several times via phone with the Russian ambassador. Continue watching