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U.S. officials tell wire services that laptops and other larger electronic devices will be banned from cabins of foreign airlines' flights originating in eight countries.

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U.S. To Ban Larger Personal Electronics From Cabins Of Some Flights From Mideast

11:10pm March 20, 2017

by Barbara Campbell

Passengers will have to put devices larger than a cellphone in checked luggage, according to unnamed U.S. officials who spoke with wire services. The rule will apply to flights from eight countries.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers escort a man who was arrested in a New York City apartment building. New York is a city that won't detain noncitizens on behalf of the federal government.

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DHS Publishes List of Jurisdictions That Rejected Immigrant Detainer Requests

7:13pm March 20, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

The Trump administration has ratcheted up pressure on sanctuary jurisdictions by publicizing the first weekly list of cities and counties that have ignored federal requests for cooperation.

FBI Director James Comey takes a break after three hours of testifying on Capitol Hill on Monday.

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4 Unanswered Questions About The FBI's Russia Investigation

6:13pm March 20, 2017

by Philip Ewing

Republicans and Democrats staged what seemed like separate, parallel hearings on Monday into Russia's mischief in the 2016 presidential campaign — and left many questions unanswered.

FBI Director Confirms Investigation Into Trump-Russia Links

4:39pm March 20, 2017

by David Welna

Members of Congress on the House Intelligence Committee questioned witnesses on Monday about the role played by Russia in the 2016 presidential race, including its potential ties to the Trump campaign.

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Lawfare Editor Outlines FBI Director's Testimony On Russia, Wiretapping

4:39pm March 20, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Benjamin Wittes, who runs the blog Lawfare, about Monday's congressional testimony regarding Russia's involvement in the U.S. presidential election.

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Former U.S. Ambassador Criticizes Trump's Framing Of How NATO Works

4:39pm March 20, 2017

On the campaign trail and since taking office, President Trump has been critical of United States' allies in NATO — calling them out for failing to pay their fair share on defense and for relying on the U.S. to carry the burden. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Ivo Daalder, former U.S. representative to NATO, about the current reality of the NATO alliance and what he makes of Trump's messaging.

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Ex-CIA Officer, Texas Rep. Will Hurd, On Russia's 'Greatest Covert Action Campaign'

6:29pm March 19, 2017

by Michel Martin

Rep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) talks about President Trump's plan to build a wall, the Congressional intelligence hearings on Monday and his recent road trip with Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke.

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House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif. (right), and the committee's ranking member Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., depart after a briefing with FBI Director Jim Comey about Russian influence on the American presidential election earl

Ahead Of House Hearing, Committee Head Says No Evidence Of Collusion Or Wiretapping

1:43pm March 19, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The head of the House Intelligence Committee Devin Nunes said that there is still no evidence that the Obama administration wiretapped Trump Tower, as President Trump has claimed.

Climate Change As An Issue Of National Security

7:52am March 19, 2017

Defense Secretary James Mattis called climate change a national security threat. Retired Brig. Gen. Gerald Galloway talks about how the Pentagon will manage challenges presented by climate change.

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Former Secret Service Agent Says Recent Errors Are 'Systemic Failure'

5:39pm March 18, 2017

by Michel Martin

Former Secret Service agent Dan Bongino once guarded presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He speaks about the latest breaches in White House security.