National Security

Donald Trump Unveils Detailed National Security Proposals In Philadelphia

5:40pm September 07, 2016

by Tom Bowman

Donald Trump unveiled some of his most detailed proposals yet for how he would tackle national security as president. He specified numbers of troops, numbers of ships and other goals. But his proposals would cost billions more than the Pentagon currently receives and require action by Congress to lift budget caps that today constrain spending.

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Army Capt. Nathan Smith is suing President Obama, claiming the fight against ISIS is illegal because Congress never authorized the war. The lawsuit raises questions about the legal authority Congress gave the president immediately after the Sept. 11 attac

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When The U.S. Military Strikes, White House Points To A 2001 Measure

2:10pm September 07, 2016

by Mary Louise Kelly

After the Sept. 11 attacks, Congress authorized the president to act against those responsible. Presidents Bush and Obama have cited that measure ever since in pursuit of multiple groups.

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L: Retired U.S. Marine Gen. John Allen speaks at the 2016 Democratic National Convention on July 28 in Philadelphia. R: Retired Army Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn delivers a speech at the Republican National Convention on July 18 in Cleveland.

Clinton And Trump In Arms Race Over Military Endorsements

11:55am September 07, 2016

by Scott Horsley

Hillary Clinton unveiled a list of endorsements from 95 former military officers, a day after Donald Trump announced the support of 88 former generals and admirals.

U.S. Army soldiers take up a position during a patrol in Baghdad in 2007. The U.S. has been waging war nonstop for 15 years since the Sept. 11 attacks. Despite the protracted conflicts and disappointing results, U.S. involvement in multiple wars appears s

Sept. 11 Legacy: One Endless War Against Many Radical Enemies

4:29pm September 06, 2016

by Greg Myre

The U.S. went to war after Sept. 11 and has now been fighting for 15 years, the longest unbroken period in its history. Despite disappointing results, there's broad consensus it should continue.

Jason Brezler in the market of Nowzad on May 7, 2010, with village elders, Afghan National Police and U.S. Marines. Maj. Brezler is now facing a possible discharge from the Marines after he emailed classified documents.

A U.S. Marine Tried To Warn A Comrade, Now He Faces A Discharge

10:39am September 06, 2016

by Quil Lawrence

Marine reservist Jason Brezler warned comrades in Afghanistan about a dirty Afghan cop. No one took heed, and three Marines died. Now Brezler is facing a possible discharge from the Corps.

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Mentoring Program Works To Prevent Radicalization In Copenhagen

7:21pm September 05, 2016

by Dina Temple-Raston

The most effective de-radicalization programs build trust and then challenges a jihadist mindset. A version of this program in Copenhagen, Denmark, is called VINK. A counselor explains the process and the lessons it might hold for the U.S.

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In New Memoir, Alberto Gonzales Defends 'War On Terror' Tactics

5:03pm September 04, 2016

In his memoir True Faith and Allegiance, former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales defends the legacy of the Bush administration ahead of the 15th anniversary of Sept. 11.

FBI Releases New Documents Related To Clinton Email Probe

6:40pm September 02, 2016

by Carrie Johnson

The FBI released documents about its investigation into Hillary Clinton's email use. That probe did not lead to charges against Clinton. These documents shed light on what she told the FBI.

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The Gardez Hospital in Afghanistan's Paktia province as seen in 2012. The U.S.-funded hospital still has construction deficiencies nearly five years after the original target date for its completion.

U.S.-Funded Afghan Hospital Is Expensive, Late And Poorly Built, Report Finds

4:31pm September 02, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

The $14.6 million Gardez Hospital in eastern Afghanistan is over budget and might be too expensive for local health authorities to run on their own.

When the littoral combat ship USS Coronado set sail from Pearl Harbor for a planned deployment across the Pacific, it suffered engine problems and had to turn back. The Navy is struggling to get its new class of warships to work as planned.

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Amid Breakdowns, Navy Struggles To Make New Ships Work

4:32pm September 01, 2016

by Philip Ewing

The Navy's littoral combat ships are plagued by problems including engine failure and power losses. The ships were supposed to be nimble and versatile but instead have proved costly and ineffective.