Opinion
Overuse of National Guard threatens to undermine preparedness
Nontraditional missions run the risk of diverting resources that could be dedicated to training and preparedness, the authors say.
DOJ/FBI
‘Toxic’ politics increase terrorism, extremism risk, DHS official says
The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities.
House GOP launches new probe of Jan. 6, tries shifting blame
Five people died in the riot and its immediate aftermath, including a police officer, and other officers died later by suicide.
Ruling vacates Capitol rioters’ sentences, may impact Jan. 6 cases
If the ruling stands, those defendants who have not already completed their prison terms may push for new sentences.
Biden urges Congress to avoid government shutdown, fund aid to Ukraine
Republicans in the House have thus far refused to bring up the $95 billion security package that bolsters aid for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific.
Airman dies after self-immolating outside Israeli embassy in DC
Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell, 25, worked as a cyber defense operations specialist with the 531st Intelligence Support Squadron in San Antonio, Texas.
US Air Force member sets self on fire outside Israeli embassy, AP says
In December, a person self-immolated outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta and used gasoline as an accelerant.
Treasury, State, Commerce impose hundreds of new sanctions on Russia
Many target Russian firms that contribute to the Kremlin’s war effort. including drone and industrial chemical manufacturers and machine tool importers.
House Intelligence Committee chair warns of national security threat
A senior congressional aide said he understood the threat relates to a space-deployed Russian anti-satellite weapon that may or may not be deployed.
Biden: America ‘shall respond’ after drone attack kills 3 US troops
Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the attack that also injured at least 34 U.S. service members.
Border standoff peaks between Texas Guard and the federal government
A park on the Rio Grande is the new focus of a long battle over border enforcement that’s reached the U.S. Supreme Court.
