Tag: Nuclear Weapons

The bill comes after North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un, above, reported that it had successfully detonated a hydrogen bomb and deployed a long-range rocket. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Senate approves sanctions after North Korea nuke, missile tests

Susan Ferrechio · February 10, 2016 10:53 pm

"What we see is despite unprecedented international isolation, North Korea continues to engage in very provocative behavior," said White House Press secretary Josh Earnest. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

White House confirms missile defense talks with South Korea

Susan Crabtree · February 8, 2016 7:55 pm

Seoul Survivor

Ethan Epstein · February 4, 2016 4:38 pm

"That is a fictional number. I don't know where it comes from," John Kerry said on MSNBC of the $100 billion estimate. (AP Photo)

State admits Kerry downplayed Iran’s $100 billion payday

Pete Kasperowicz · February 2, 2016 8:47 pm

The State Department said the U.S. doesn't have diplomatic or consular relations with Iran, and thus can't help protect people in the country. It said the problem can be particularly problematic for dual nationals. (AP Photo)

National Security

Travel warning: Iran still arresting Americans after nuke deal

Pete Kasperowicz · January 29, 2016 8:11 pm

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass.,Â said he wants to be sure what happened in Iraq doesn't happen again in Afghanistan, when U.S. troops leave that country.Â (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

National Security

GOP, Dems push Obama on Iran sanctions

Susan Crabtree · January 27, 2016 6:25 pm

The Doomsday Clock was last moved January 2015, from five minutes to three minutes before midnight, the closest it has been to catastrophe since the days of hydrogen bomb testing. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Doomsday Clock not impressed with climate, nuke deals

Nicole Duran · January 26, 2016 10:14 pm

Mike Pompeo said the Obama administration has fumbled on security issues, and he is working to use his role in Congress to minimize what he views as the damage the president has done. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Q&A: Why politicians need to understand encryption

Rudy Takala · January 24, 2016 5:01 am

The May 17, 2014 incident that incapacitated a nuclear-armed missile in its launch facility cost the three individuals their nuclear certification and opened an investigation into the accident. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

National Security

Human error cited as cause of 2014 U.S. missile mishap

Anna Giaritelli · January 22, 2016 11:26 pm

Sen. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican from New Hampshire and a member of the Armed Services Committee, announced plans to take the lead in writing the sanctions bill, though she provided no detail on how she planned to write it. She has the support of Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate GOP plans new Iran sanctions bill

Susan Crabtree · January 21, 2016 11:01 pm

National Security

GOP attacks Kerry over Iran sanctions admission

Susan Ferrechio · January 21, 2016 10:55 pm

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: Who pays the price when sanctions on Iran are lifted?

Washington Examiner · January 19, 2016 9:32 pm