Feb 08 Defense Secretary Panetta's Tenure Spanned Social Changes, World Strife By Larisa Epatko In his final appearance on Capital Hill as Defense secretary, Leon Panetta testified Thursday that although he and several other administration officials supported arming select Syrian rebels, the White House ultimately spiked the plan. Continue reading
Feb 08 Panetta's Tenure as Secretary of Defense By Larisa Epatko Defense Secretary Leon Panetta oversaw changes in policy on women in combat and gays in the military. He traveled to Europe, Asia and the battlefield of Afghanistan, among other places. See some highlights of his tenure here. Continue reading
Feb 08 Winter Storm 'Nemo' to Bring Record Levels of Snow (and Disney References) Handout photo by NOAA/REUTERS. In what is supposed to be a storm for the history books, New England braces itself for a major winter storm. The National Weather Service is predicting the storm to hit the Northeast Friday night… Continue reading
Feb 08 Brennan Welcomes 'Discussion' About Drones, Defends Policy on Strikes Protesters hold signs as John Brennan arrives to testify at his confirmation hearing Thursday. Photo by Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images. As President Obama's choice to be the next director of the CIA, John Brennan faced tough questions Thursday at… Continue reading
Feb 08 Watch News Wrap: British Food Safety Office Orders Testing After Horse Meat Revelation In other news Friday, the British government has ordered that products be tested after a major European food supplier found horse meat had been marketed as a beef ingredient. Also, police in California and Nevada continued their manhunt for Christopher… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch No Signs of 'Existential Angst' From Khamenei Despite Unprecedented Sanctions No Signs of 'Existential Angst' From Khamenei Despite Unprecedented Sanctions… Continue watching
Feb 07 Watch Brennan Defends Drone, Intelligence Policies at CIA Confirmation Hearing Brennan Defends Intelligence, Drone Policies at CIA Confirmation Hearing… Continue watching
Feb 07 Brennan Hearing Spotlights Drone Attacks and Targeted Killings By Larisa Epatko Torture techniques and targeted killings came up at the top of CIA director nominee John Brennan's Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. "I never believe it's better to kill a terrorist than detain him," because of the information detainees could provide, he… Continue reading
Feb 07 Brennan Beyond Drones Photo of John Brennan by Mark Wilson/Getty Images When John Brennan, President Obama's choice to become director of the CIA, goes before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Thursday, the senators' focus is sure to be on his role… Continue reading
Feb 07 Brennan to Face Tough Questions on Drones Memo John Brennan, President Obama's choice to head the CIA, is set to face the Senate Intelligence Committee. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images. Anyone who has ever learned to drive in the snow is familiar with the phrase "turn… Continue reading