Threats

War Avoided, Biden Transition Brings ‘Opportunity’ for New Iran Relations, Top General Says

‘Our goal was to deter a war,’ said CENTCOM’s Gen. McKenzie of the past few months, en route to the region for his first visit under the new administration.

  • Katie Bo Williams

Today's D Brief: Austin set for approval; Guard snafu; Nuke treaty, extended; New powers for China’s coast guard; And just a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston

How to Fight Domestic Extremism and Win Public Trust

After years of partisan politicization, national security leaders and workers need to be clear about how they'll keep us safe from each other.

  • Adam Maruyama

Today's D Brief: New Pentagon crew; New COVID steps; Explosions in Baghdad; Fractures among US extremists; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston

Today's D Brief: Biden’s first moves; Austin’s vows; New DOD team; IC’s ‘biggest challenge’; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston

Advice for the Next Secretary of Defense

Our most serious threats are not external. Biden’s team also must address the bitter polarization of our politics, which has divided our country and global institutions.

  • Chuck Hagel

Today's D Brief: Haines, Austin confirmation hearings; Biden’s nuclear challenges; Inauguration security; More B-52 deterrence flights; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Exclusive

Troops at Inauguration Pre-Screened for Extremism, Says DC Guard Commander

“We will use the minimum force required to protect ourselves,” said Maj. Gen. William Walker, in an exclusive interview.

  • Katie Bo Williams

The Boogaloo Bois Prepare for Civil War

As the FBI warns of violence, anti-government extremists are ready to get in on the chaos.

  • Michael Mooney, The Atlantic

Today's D Brief: No DOD farewell for Trump; US forces shrink in Iraq, Afghanistan; 20K Guardsmen to protect DC; New N. Korean weapons; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson

Acting SecDef Defends Capitol Reaction, Says DoD Is Prepared for Next Week

Defense Department “absolutely” concerned about domestic terrorism next week but feels bureaucratic issues that delayed national guard are resolved.

  • Patrick Tucker

Today's D Brief: Capitol fortified; Trump is impeached, again; Defense contractors, ranked; Renaissance plague rules; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson

Today's D Brief: Armed troops defend the Capitol; Joint Chiefs decry the “riot”; Social-media crackdown; New warship updates; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston

Feds Can't Buy Chinese-Made Drones Through GSA Anymore

By Feb. 1, all but five unmanned aerial vehicles will be removed from the General Services Administration’s offerings.

  • Aaron Boyd

It's Harder to Boot Right-Wing Extremists from Social Media Than ISIS

There are various reasons why. But studies suggest it’s still worth the effort.

  • Patrick Tucker

Today's D Brief: Armed unrest expected in US; Illegal Afghanistan drawdown?; CNO’s shipbuilding concerns; Syria update; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston

Today's D Brief: After the insurrection; Trump’s social-media ban; US diplomats decry POTUS; Navy’s coming missile gap; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston

Today's D Brief: Officer dies after Capitol riot; Thousands of troops head to DC; The foreign spin; 4K die of COVID; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston

Riot Exposed Capitol's IT Vulnerabilities

Devices were stolen from members' offices. Were networks penetrated as well?

  • Aaron Boyd

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The Most Reliable Pandemic Number Keeps Getting Worse

America reported a record number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the first week of 2021.

  • The COVID Tracking Project, The Atlantic

China, Russia, Iran Spin Capitol Insurrection

As allies lamented the “disgraceful” scene, adversaries used Wednesday’s riot to attack U.S. democracy.

  • Patrick Tucker