Defense & National Security
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Pro-democracy Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai denied bail
Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai, who was charged Friday under a controversial national security law, was denied bail.
Women civilians expected to be named to top Pentagon posts
The bypassing of Michele Flournoy for the job of secretary of defense and the nomination of a military man in retired Gen. Lloyd Austin has made it almost certain that President-elect Joe Biden will be naming civilian women to top Pentagon posts, say defense experts.
Veterans groups call for VA secretary's resignation following inspector general report
All six major veterans advocacy groups are calling for the resignation of the secretary of Veterans Affairs after the department's inspector general released a report accusing him of botching an investigation into an allegation of sexual assault at a VA hospital.Sidney Powell's code-named election fraud witness never worked in military intelligence like filings claim: Report
Sidney Powell said her secret witness who can prove the election was stolen from President Trump was a former military intelligence official in court filings, but that's apparently inaccurate.Erdogan's reckoning: Turkey faces wave of sanctions from US and Europe
December 12, 2020 09:16 AM Swalwell episode spurs calls for Capitol Hill intern vetting system
December 11, 2020 05:00 PM China and Russia plan to 'deepen' cooperation against US
December 11, 2020 01:52 PM S&P Dow Jones Indices delists Chinese companies following Trump executive order
December 11, 2020 12:47 PM Senate advances critical defense bill edging closer to veto faceoff with Trump
The Senate voted Friday to advance a critical defense policy bill, setting up a final vote that will send it to President Trump, who has pledged to veto it.
Chinese authorities detain Bloomberg News employee
Chinese authorities have detained an employee of the Bloomberg News Beijing bureau on suspicion of endangering national security.
Eric Swalwell resorts to personal attacks on Republicans amid China spy story firestorm
Rep. Eric Swalwell turned to personal attacks on Republicans as he faces intense scrutiny for his China spy scandal.Austin prepares for grilling on Capitol Hill, as more than just his waiver comes under scrutiny
NOBODY’S PERFECT: President-elect Joe Biden’s pick for defense secretary spent most of his 41-year military career avoiding the spotlight, but as he takes center stage in the coming weeks, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin will face new scrutiny of the decisions he made and the advice he gave.California Democrats pressure Biden and Congress to abolish ICE
December 11, 2020 06:30 AM Biden defense pick is battle-ready, but is he ready for the right battle?
December 11, 2020 06:00 AM Trump forgets Australia
December 11, 2020 05:50 AM How the Trump administration banished the ghosts blocking the path to peace
December 10, 2020 11:00 PM America first is not America alone
Recognizing that alliances and international organizations are a means to an end.