Science & Tech
Pentagon Risks ‘Paralyzing Ourselves’ as Tech Priorities Keep Shifting
That’s what the outgoing HASC ranking member says, and he’s not alone.
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.
Science & Tech
US Army Aims to Convert Navy Missiles for Remote-Launched Strikes
If experiments prove out, one soldier-operator will be able to pour fires from diverse launchers onto a target.
Science & Tech
Myths About Vote Tampering Could Persist For Years, Say Experts
The huge follower counts of dedicated misinformers appear to outweigh efforts by journalists, government officials, and the social media platforms themselves.
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.
Science & Tech
Meet the AI That’s Defeating Automated Fact Checkers
Social media companies are using lie-detecting algorithms to reduce the amount of disinformation they spread. That’s not going to be good enough.
Threats
A Big 2020 Election Hack Never Came. Here’s Why
America’s cyber defenders are getting more proactive — and more chatty.
Science & Tech
US Elections Are Safer from Foreign Interference, But Gaps Remain
Four years after a big wake-up call, federal, state, and local governments are working harder and more closely to ward off threats.
Threats
Right and Left-Wing Extremists Are Anticipating Election-Related Violence—From the Other Side, Report Finds
Experts say that high tensions could lead to a combustible situation this week.
Science & Tech
Twitter Bots Promote Right-Wing Conspiracies, Paper Shows
Almost 13 percent of all users that endorse conspiracy narratives are bots, say researchers.
Science & Tech
What the Army's Next App Reveals About Defense Innovation
A major wins an innovation award by proposing to bring hotel-style booking to training ranges.
Science & Tech
DOD Funds an Academic Consortium of Hypersonic Researchers to Outdo China
The field is so new that it needs experts from many fields to learn to work together.
Policy
What Would a Second Trump Term Mean For Foreign Policy?
The nuts and bolts may shift, but the approach is likely to stay the same.
Threats
Iran Using Voter Data to Spoof Floridians, Warn US Intelligence Leaders
Voting systems remain secure but Russia and Iran have obtained voter data, warn DNI Ratcliffe and FBI Director Wray.
Threats
Intelligence Experts Suspicious of DNI Ratcliffe On Laptop Story
The chief of the U.S. intelligence community appeared to pre-judge the conclusions of an active FBI investigation.
Science & Tech
Anti-Biden Disinformation Decried by Disinfo Experts, Social-Media Giants
A Trump-tied newspaper floats dubious accusations. Will others bite?
Policy
US: Russia Has Agreed to Extend New START to Tactical Nukes. Russia: No, We Haven’t
Disagreement leaves fate of last remaining strategic arms pact in doubt.
Policy
Chief of Naval Operations Outlines Future for Drones, Minicarriers
The fleet may need fewer large aircraft carriers but more ships that can carry aircraft.
Threats
North Korea Unveils ‘Very Destabilizing’ ICBM
Pyongyang’s new missile boosts the chance of conflict, even if it doesn’t work.
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