Threats April 28, 2016 Obama did not press Putin on recent military provocations in phone call President Obama did not raise Russian military provocations against a Navy warship and Air Force intelligence jet last week during a Monday phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House disclosed Monday.
EXECUTIVE April 28, 2016 Obama to visit CIA as US weighs next steps on Islamic State President Obama will pay a rare visit to CIA headquarters Wednesday as the United States weighs sending more forces to Iraq to fight the Islamic State group.
Threats April 28, 2016 Few airports require employee screening before work The head of the Transportation Security Administration appeared to acknowledge in a recent Capitol Hill hearing that only three U.S. airports require employees to go through screening checks before coming to work, even after reports surfaced that dozens of airport workers have potential terror ties.
National Security April 28, 2016 CIA director says agency will not use controversial interrogation techniques again CIA Director John Brennan has said that his spy agency will not use controversial interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, even if ordered to do so by a future president.
Threats April 28, 2016 TSA under fire for spending $47,600 on app that points left or right The Transportation Security Administration came under fire Wednesday after it emerged the agency spent $47,000 on an app that points left or right -- something tech experts say could have been created by a novice coder in a day.
Nuclear Proliferation April 28, 2016 Obama, leaders urge more action on nuclear security, terror World leaders declared progress Friday in safeguarding nuclear materials sought by terrorists and wayward nations, even as President Barack Obama acknowledged the task was far from finished.
Threats April 28, 2016 US, allies seek to put pressure on North Korea at nuclear summit Working to display a united front, the United States and key Asian countries are seeking Thursday to apply pressure on North Korea as world leaders open a nuclear security summit in Washington.
Threats April 28, 2016 Officials say Guantanamo transfers have killed Americans Americans have been killed by prisoners released from the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a senior Defense Department official told lawmakers Wednesday, triggering sharp criticism from Republicans opposed to shuttering the facility in the wake of deadly attacks by the Islamic State group in Brussels and Paris.
Wars April 28, 2016 General expresses concerns over military's readiness in possible war with China, Russia The Army's top general says military forces on the ground face a high level of risk if the United States gets into a large-scale conflict against a power such as Russia or China.
Threats April 28, 2016 Top DOJ prosecutor: ISIS 'actively' seeking cyberattack tools The Justice Department’s chief national security prosecutor said Wednesday that the Islamic State is “actively attempting” to possess destructive cyberattack capabilities, adding that the group is intent on causing major damage via cyber means.
Threats April 28, 2016 House declares ISIS committing genocide against Christians, other minorities The House approved a resolution Monday that declares the Islamic State is committing genocide against Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East -- putting even more pressure on the Obama administration to do the same ahead of a deadline later this week.