National Security

Authorities Fear Extremists Are Targeting U.S. Power Grid

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Griner's Release Echoes Cold War Swaps

Washington proved that it can help reduce the pressure on its relationship with Moscow, just as it did repeatedly during the Cold War era.

By Philip Elliott

Chinese and Russian Warplanes Patrol the Pacific in a Show of Strengthening Military Ties

While Beijing and Moscow share aspirations to push the U.S. from its hegemonic role over world affairs, a formal alliance between the two nations will prove challenging to sustain.

By W.J. Hennigan

Biden's Low-Key Strategy To Stop Russia From Using Nukes

The White House's discreet, multi-pronged effort to pressure Moscow to stop issuing nuclear threats.

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Risk of Nuclear War a Daily Issue For U.S.

The threat of nuclear exchanges, once unthinkable, has become more and more normalized

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US Unveils Nuclear Strategy for Russia, China

Biden's new Defense Strategy puts the U.S. military on a Cold War-footing with Moscow and Beijing in coming decades.

By W.J. Hennigan

'Dirty Bomb' Claims Spark Fears About Putin's Plans

Western government say Moscow could be attempting to create pretext for its own attacks

By W.J. Hennigan

U.S.and Russian Defense Chiefs Talk For First Time In Months

American and Russian leaders are struggling to re-establish the communication and diplomacy necessary to avoid catastrophe.

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NATO, Russian Nuclear Drills Stoke Concern

Annual planned "Grom" and "Steadfast Noon" nuclear war games take place amid grinding Ukraine conflict

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Kevin McCarthy Might Actually Be Good At This

The man who may be the next Speaker of the House drew outrage for a comment on Ukraine aid that may ultimately help the war effort, which may have been the point.

By Philip Elliott

GOP Messaging on Crime May Fail in Florida

Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Val Demings will participate in their only scheduled debate. Discussion of crime may be where sparks fly.

By Eric Cortellessa

North Korea Preparing for Nuclear Weapon Test as Regional Tensions Rise

The escalation is the latest indication that coercive tactics by the U.S. and its allies are failing to compel North Korea to curtail its missile and nuclear programs.

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Republicans Plan to Investigate Hunter Biden

"We're not investigating Hunter Biden for political reasons,” insists Rep. James Comer, who is poised to lead the House Oversight Committee in a Republican House.

By Eric Cortellessa

What to Know About the Oath Keepers Trial

The case is a test for the Justice Department, which is seeking to successfully prosecute the rare charges for the first time in 30 years

By Vera Bergengruen

Biden: Putin Violating U.N. Charter

Biden said Vladimir Putin had “shamelessly violated” the U.N’s charter that protects national sovereignty as he tried to ”erase" Ukraine from the map.

By Brian Bennett

Twitter Whistleblower Testifies in Congress

Peiter “Mudge” Zatko characterized Twitter’s deficiencies as a dire global and national security threat

By Vera Bergengruen and Andrew R. Chow

The Mission to Modernize America's Nuclear Missiles

The U.S. ICBM fleet is outdated and breaking. Is replacing it worth the risk?

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