National Security

Republicans Plan To Release Controversial Memo Alleging Surveillance Abuse By FBI

5:55pm February 01, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

Tension between President Trump and the FBI is rising with the anticipated release of a GOP authored memo alleging that the FBI improperly used its surveillance authority and is biased in its role in the Russia investigation. FBI director Chris Wray opposes the release, but Trump has said he is certain to make it public.

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A political storm is brewing in Washington over the release of a much-discussed secret memo alleging abuses by the FBI and Justice Department.

What You Need To Know About The GOP Snooping Memo Controversy

1:28pm February 01, 2018

by Philip Ewing

Ten questions and answers about the latest — and perhaps most complicated — subplot to spin out of Washington's ongoing Russia imbroglio.

Ex-CIA Director Hayden Weighs In On Republican Surveillance Memo

10:22am February 01, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to Gen. Michael Hayden, ex-CIA director, about the clash between the FBI and White House over the release of a secret memo regarding FBI surveillance of a Trump campaign member.

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Experts Concerned About Idea Of A Preemptive Strike Against North Korea

11:26pm January 31, 2018

by Michele Kelemen

The White House's withdrawal of Victor Cha as a candidate for ambassador to South Korea comes as an apparent result of differing views on the idea of using a preemptive strike against North Korea.

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A man waves a Syrian flag during a rally last year in Allentown, Pa., which has one of the largest Syrian populations in the U.S.

U.S. Renews Temporary Protected Status For Some Syrians

8:37pm January 31, 2018

In 2012, Syrians living in the U.S. were shielded from having to return to a country embroiled in war. Those protections were extended Wednesday, but only for Syrians in the U.S. since Aug. 1, 2016.

FBI Director Christopher Wray. The bureau warns it has "grave concerns" about the "accuracy" of the Republican surveillance memo at the center of a partisan whirlwind in Washington.

FBI Warns Of 'Grave Concerns' About 'Accuracy' Of GOP Snooping Memo

7:58pm January 31, 2018

by Ryan Lucas

The FBI went on record faulting the much discussed memo as the White House said it was working to make it public. It could appear as soon as this week.

After SOTU, Lawmakers Waiting To See If Trump Will Release GOP Memo

7:08pm January 31, 2018

by Tamara Keith

Following President Trump's State of the Union address, one big question remains on whether the White House will allow the release of a controversial House GOP memo related to the Russia investigation.

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President Trump's State of the Union address is broadcast at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday. The White House is no longer considering Victor Cha for the South Korea ambassadorship.

White House Scuttles Ambassador Pick Apparently Over View On North Korea Policy

6:56pm January 31, 2018

Victor Cha, the top candidate for ambassador to South Korea, voiced his opinion that a pre-emptive strike against North Korea could be very dangerous. He is no longer being considered for the post.

White House Drops Victor Cha As Candidate For Ambassador To South Korea

5:10pm January 31, 2018

After he criticized the idea of a U.S. preemptive strike on North Korea, Victor Cha is no longer the White House's candidate for Ambassador to South Korea. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Frank Aum of the U.S. Institute of Peace about the Trump administration's "bloody nose" strategy.

Trump Signs Order To Keep Guantanamo Open

10:04am January 31, 2018

by David Welna

President Trump announced during his first State of the Union address that he signed an executive order to keep the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba open as part of his national security agenda.

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