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Defense Department linguist charged with leaking classified information to terrorist organization
Mariam Taha Thompson, a linguist with the Defense Department, allegedly delivered classified information to a co-conspirator who has “apparent connections” to Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite group designated a foreign terrorist organization. Thompson held a Top Secret clearance at the time of her arrest, where she was attached to a special operations unit in Iraq.
By Dylan Gresik
Complaint accuses VA secretary of working to discredit Hill staffer who reported sexual assault
A department insider says Robert Wilkie actively worked to discredit the woman, even as he publicly promised a fair investigation.
Top arms control, weapon sales official leaves US State Department
Andrea Thompson was a notable voice among those arguing that the U.S. should exit the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
By Aaron Mehta
Lawmaker wants the White House to have a cyber czar again
The new national security adviser's "first act" should be to bring back a senior cybersecurity position at the White House, a congressman said Sept. 18.
By Andrew Eversden