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An Insider’s Look at the Three American Detainees’ Homecoming Party

An Insider’s Look at the Three American Detainees’ Homecoming Party

by Cailin Crowe & Anna Kook | May 10, 2018 | Featured, National Security

  WASHINGTON – Andrews Air Force Base outside of Washington D.C. hosted a historic homecoming Thursday morning at 2:42 a.m. Even three hours before, by midnight, the base was abuzz with chatty reporters, video cameras, and flashing lights lined up on the...

The Korean Summit: What’s At Stake? What Can We Expect?

by Anna Kook | May 7, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Anna Kook goes in-depth with Korean Policy analyst, Scott Snyder with the Council on Foreign Affairs. Prior to her interview with Mr Snyder, we hear some of the key issues and expectations of the upcoming summit between President Trump and Kim Jong...

Japanese defense leaders say U.S. military presence is crucial in fighting North Korea

by Caroline Tanner | May 3, 2018 | Breaking News, National Security

WASHINGTON –U.S. military presence in northeast Asia is crucial in forming a forceful alliance against nuclear and missile threats from North Korea, Japanese defense leaders said Thursday on a visit to the United States capital. Members of Japan’s Liberal Democratic...
Pentagon says airstrikes reduced Syria’s abiliy to use chemical weapons

Pentagon says airstrikes reduced Syria’s abiliy to use chemical weapons

by Hannah Wiley | Apr 22, 2018 | National Security

WASHINGTON–The Pentagon said in a press briefing Thursday that last week’s retaliatory strikes in Syria significantly reduced the likelihood of Syria using chemical weapons any time soon. Marine Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie said that air surveillance shows probable...
Lawmakers demand vote authorizing new use of American military force

Lawmakers demand vote authorizing new use of American military force

by Caroline Tanner | Apr 13, 2018 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – As President Donald Trump continues to convey conflicting messages on whether his administration will launch missile strikes in Syria after an apparent chemical attack that left approximately 70 dead, some lawmakers Thursday demanded Congress vote...
Immigration authorities call for continued federal support along border, citing 2,000-agent shortage

Immigration authorities call for continued federal support along border, citing 2,000-agent shortage

by Hannah Wiley | Apr 13, 2018 | Immigration, National Security

WASHINGTON—Even as hundreds more National Guard troops from several states deploy this week to the U.S. border with Mexico, immigration authorities warned Thursday thousands of additional people will be needed. “Right now the National Guard is absolutely necessary. We...
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