Threats
CISA vows to publish 2022 telecom-security report to get its next director confirmed
Sen. Ron Wyden has said he'll block Trump's nominee unless the report's findings are made public.
Ideas
‘The Bomb Lady’ shows how immigrants power national defense
Just when the United States should be nurturing this source of strength, we are doing the opposite.
Science & Tech
How the White House AI plan helps, and hurts, in the race against China
While one tech advocate called the new plan “a critical component” of efforts to outpace China, another criticized it as a “Silicon Valley wishlist.”
Policy
Trump promises Ukraine aid on Europe’s dime, with heavy penalties for Russia
Trump’s back-and-forth Ukraine policy finds solid direction.
Ideas
To build 'peace through strength,' restore this pillar of US power
Administration cuts are breaking the federal-academic partnership that incubates U.S. technology and talent.
Threats
The deadly Texas flash flood is a preview of the chaos to come
Climate change is making disasters more common, more deadly and far more costly, even as the federal government is running away from the policies that might begin to protect the nation.
Ideas
The Trump administration’s lie-detector campaign is more likely to hurt than help national security
Pseudo-scientific polygraph tests may discourage internal candor and divert investigative energy while failing to stop leaks.
Threats
Kremlin gloats about US weapons pause to Ukraine
The halt in aid speaks to a shifting view of the threat Putin poses.
Policy
Pentagon confirms it’s holding up weapons promised to Ukraine
Spokesman declined to say which weapons affected, when munitions review began, or who recommended the pause.
Defense Systems
