Policy
From Racism to Russia, Top General Says Army Must Change
Gen. McConville addressed the nation’s internal unrest, trust of the military, even QAnon, in a wide-ranging interview with Defense One.
Policy
Army Chief Denies Trump’s Claim That Generals Make War for Arms Makers
“We take this very, very seriously,” Gen. James McConville said in an interview with Defense One.
Policy
Pentagon to Employees: How Can We Boost Diversity?
The request is part of Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s overhaul of personnel practices.
Policy
Trump's Reported 'Loser' Remarks Give Biden an Opening
The remarks fit into the Democrat's existing strategy of painting the president as unsupportive of U.S. troops.
Policy
As Russia Provokes, Trump Remains Silent
The president continues a pattern of deference to Moscow amid unsafe air operations, a roadway collision that injured U.S. troops, and the poisoning of a Putin critic.
Policy
Trump's Halt to Election-Security Briefings Worries Many
DNI Ratcliffe’s edict comes just two months ahead of Election Day, with Russia, China and Iran all intent on influencing the outcome.
Policy
Biden: Trump’s ‘Subservience’ to Putin Is ‘Humiliating’ to the US
“Never before has an American president played such a subservient role to a Russian leader,” the Democratic candidate said.
Policy
Vindman Twin Alleges Retaliation To DOD IG
Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman says he reported “legal compliance and ethics violations” by NSA Robert O’Brien.
Policy
Some Federal Agencies Worry About Proposal to Welcome White-Hat Hacking
A draft CISA directive asks civilian agencies not to punish outsiders who probe their systems.
Policy
Trump Announces Intent To Nominate Wolf As DHS Secretary
Eleven days ago, the GAO ruled that Wolf had been named acting secretary illegally.
Ideas
How Washington Should Handle Turkey's Summer of Flex
Turkey looks less like a treaty ally and more like a competitor.
Policy
Trump Says US Troops Will Leave Iraq ‘Shortly’ But Provides No Timeline
Pompeo said it would take place “as soon as we can complete the mission.”
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Exclusive: US Drops Death Penalty for ISIS ‘Beatles’
Atty. Gen. Barr's letter to the UK brings two ISIS fighters accused of beheading American journalists and aid workers closer to a U.S. trial.
Ideas
Six Scenarios for Military Intervention After January 20
We have to be able to talk about the military’s political influence.
Policy
Top Two Homeland Security Officials Are Serving Illegally, GAO Rules
Both acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf and second in command Ken Cuccinelli were unlawfully appointed to their posts, watchdog says.
Policy
Harris’ Foreign Policy Looks Mainstream, But Remains a Bit of a Mystery
But will it matter in an election that is likely to turn on domestic issues?
Policy
Why The Future of Belarus Matters to the United States
The protests and violent crackdown in Minsk will reshape Russian and Western decision-making for years.
Policy
ICE Is Making Sure Migrant Kids Don’t Have COVID-19 — Then Expelling Them to 'Prevent Its Spread'
The administration has used infection risk to justify expelling thousands of children without legal protections. But it’s only expelling kids who’ve tested negative.
Policy
Defense Personnel to Get Crash Course in OpSec
But various problems have observers wondering whether it's a waste of time.
Ideas