by Samuel Fiske | Oct 5, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON — Russia’s recent airstrikes in Syria are prompting concerns that America is losing power and political influence in the region. And the fact that Russia is reportedly targeting positions that include those held by U.S.-trained rebel factions –...
by Sean Froelich | Oct 5, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON – Senators condemned billions of dollars in cost overruns in an overdue aircraft carrier program, cracking down on Navy officials Thursday at an Armed Services Committee hearing. The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) are part...
by Sara Shouhayib | Oct 1, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON – The United States should increase humanitarian aid to people in hard-to-reach and besieged areas of the Middle East and share more responsibility with Europe in admitting refugees, senators and witnesses said at a Foreign Relations hearing Tuesday. The...
by Matt Yurus | Aug 28, 2015 | National Security, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON — This week marks the beginning of the end for the Humvee. That’s because the US Army chose Oshkosh Defense to manufacture about 55,000 joint light tactical vehicles (JLTVs) that will become the successors to Humvees and mine-resistant,...
by Kulwant Saluja | Aug 27, 2015 | Business & Tech, National Security
WASHINGTON—- With cyber attacks grabbing the public’s attention, calls for retaliation, especially against suspected state-sponsored intrusions, have escalated. Critics argue that a passive approach by the U.S. government only emboldens perpetrators. Draw a red...
by Mallory Hughes | Aug 27, 2015 | National Security
WASHINGTON — In the wake of a fatal shooting during a live television broadcast in Virginia, the White House called on Congress Wednesday to pass tougher laws combatting gun violence. “While there is no piece of legislation that will end all violence,” Press Secretary...
