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Trump Gives 2020 Democrats a National-Security ‘Opportunity,’ Says Rep. Moulton
Weighing his own bid, the Iraq vet wants presidential candidates to challenge Trump on global leadership, troops, and veterans.
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Shanahan Touts Unity in Space-Force Pitch, But Disagreements Clearly Remain
It’s a key week for proponents of the Trump administration’s space reorganization — and their detractors.
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Sorry, Florida, Looks Like You’re Not Getting US Space Command
Despite lobbying, Sunshine State left off shortlist for command’s new headquarters.
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Trump Removes Top DHS Staff
The slew of departures, apparently without plan or precedent, drew bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill.
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The US Escalates Even Further Against Iran—To What End?
Declaring the country’s most powerful security services a terrorist organization is just the Trump administration’s latest move in a long pressure campaign against Iran.
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Shakeup at Homeland Security as Border Pressures Mount
President Trump pledged to go in a "tougher" direction after withdrawing his nomination to lead ICE on Friday and accepting Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's resignation on Sunday.
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Expect Shanahan's Niger-Ambush Review in 'Weeks': Official
A 4-star general will conduct a new review of the 2017 ambush that killed four U.S. troops in Niger.
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Trump Learns to Live With NATO—And Vice Versa
There are arguments over spending, and all manner of other issues. But the 70-year-old alliance has seen bad times before.
Science & Tech
Installing Chinese 5G Gear is Dangerous — and Probably Inevitable: NATO Center Report
Alliance members should look to mimic Britain, which created an entire government office to scrutinize Huawei’s products for security problems.
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The Dismal Career Opportunities for Military Spouses Are a Readiness Issue
Most military families are under stress due to their financial situation.
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The ‘Day After’ In Syria Finally Came. But What Comes Next?
If U.S. military commanders were unsure of their mission four years ago, it’s even muddier today.
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When China Convinced the US That Uighurs Were Waging Jihad
In the chaos surrounding America’s War on Terror, Washington fell for Beijing’s ruse that the embattled Muslim minority posed a threat to the West.
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2020 Dems Are Light on Foreign Policy — But Will It Matter?
“None of these guys, with the exception of Biden, have the chops,” said one longtime Democratic strategist.
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EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Shanahan Says ‘Of Course’ He Wants to Be Defense Secretary
Under increasing scrutiny, the acting secretary — and his allies — make the case for President Trump to nominate him.
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Now What? Congress Quiet after ISIS Territorial Defeat
The relative silence in Washington is a testament to the ambiguous nature of Saturday’s victory.
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What Mueller’s Trump-Russia Report Leaves to Do
It’s largely up to Congress to solve the remaining mysteries of the investigation.
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Acting SecDef Under Investigation for Boeing Ties: Pentagon Watchdog
DOD's inspector general is looking into allegations of a conflict of interest that surfaced at a Senate hearing.
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Trump's Golan Announcement Was No Impulse Tweet
The push for Trump to make such a move has been going on for more than a year, due to parallel efforts by Israeli officials and members of Congress.
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Space Force’s Projected Size Drifts Upward, Drawing Concern on Capitol Hill
Despite “lean” pledges, aides are skeptical about the size of the proposed branch and the number of generals who will lead it.
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