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EXCLUSIVE: Details Revealed in Trump’s Lame-Duck Pentagon Budget Draft
Some of the numbers are “fabricated,” says one official. But they shed light on GOP lines of attack awaiting Biden.
Policy
Dems See GOP Electioneering in Air Force Choice of Georgia for C-130 Base
A Trump appointee wants Air National Guard planes sent to the state that holds the key to Senate control.
Policy
IC Vets, Dem Lawmakers Applaud Selection of Haines as Intelligence Director
Biden picks an Obama administration intelligence community veteran to be the first woman to serve in the role.
Policy
Personality, Not Policy, Will Determine Top House Armed Services Republican
The pick may telegraph whether the GOP intends a cooperative or combative approach to the Biden administration.
Ideas
As Spotlight Fades, What Next for Special Operators?
Under Trump, the Pentagon's ‘service secretary’ in charge of SOF has changed hands eight times between seven people.
Policy
CBP Proposes to Expand Biometric Data Collection at Border
A proposed rule would allow the program to expand beyond pilot sites and collect more data from more people.
Threats
The Firing of Chris Krebs Is What an Attack On Democracy Looks Like
After helping to keep the election secure from hackers, the CISA director turned to refuting the baseless claims of the president.
Policy
Rolling Back Trump's Workforce Policies Won't Be Simple
President-elect Biden has vowed to rescind on his first day a series of Trump-era directives aimed at weakening federal labor unions and politicizing the civil service, but repairing the damage could take much longer.
Threats
Outgoing Syria Envoy Admits Hiding US Troop Numbers; Praises Trump’s Mideast Record
‘We were always playing shell games,’ says Amb. Jim Jeffrey, who also gives advice to President-elect Biden.
Policy
Pentagon Expands 5G Efforts as Lawmakers Raise Eyebrows
The Pentagon's acquisition chief said DOD will also release guidance on securing the microelectronics supply chain.
Ideas
Give Us That Democracy Summit, President Biden
A long time ago, before the pandemic, he promised to convene free-world leaders. It’s still a good idea.
Policy
Trump Installs Senate-Rejected Retired General As Pentagon Policy Chief
Anthony Tata moves up one grade level — with some limits attached.
Policy
Trump Fires Esper, Taps NCTC Director to be Acting SecDef
Christopher Miller becomes Trump's fourth acting defense secretary just 72 days before Inauguration Day.
Policy
Foreign Leaders Congratulate Biden, Ignore Trump’s Claim to Reelection
NATO allies France, Germany, and UK quickly recognized the president-elect’s win. Turkey and Russia remain quiet.
Policy
Joe Biden Elected 46th Commander in Chief
Trump has lost reelection after a vitriolic, misinformation-laden presidency, networks project. President declines to concede as vote count continues.
Policy
Biden Takes Lead In Pennsylvania; Win Would Decide Presidency
Many news outlets, including the Associated Press, have not yet made the call and Trump is not conceding.
Ideas
George Washington Warned Us
The first president anticipated political misinformation, division, and attempts to subvert the rule of law in the pursuit of power.
Policy
No Clear Winner As Presidential Vote-Counting Continues Into Wednesday
Several senators with national-security posts win re-election.
Ideas