The Latest Breaking News from National Security

Dems stress national security as computer chips bill stalls

The Biden administration and Democrats are warning of dire consequences if Congress fails to act on computer chips legislation

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2022

The coup was crazier than it seems

The committee downplayed the infamous Dec. 2020 White House meeting. It was actually much, much crazier

Salon · Jul 13, 2022

No change in U.S. policy on Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, spokesman says

The White House spokesperson John Kirby said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan misspoke on Wednesday when he told reporters that the United States wished for a Palestinian consulate in East Jerusalem.

Reuters · Jul 13, 2022

White House Would Like a Consulate in East Jerusalem, Adviser Says

The White House would like to see a US consulate for the Palestinians open in east Jerusalem, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday as President Joe Biden made his way to the region. "Our position is that we would like a consulate in East Jerusalem. Obviously, that requires…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

White House would like a consulate in East Jerusalem, adviser says

The White House would like to see a U.S. consulate for the Palestinians open in east Jerusalem, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday as President Joe Biden made his way to the region.

Reuters · Jul 13, 2022

US, Israel Announce New Tech Partnership

The United States and Israel announced on Wednesday a new advanced technology partnership ahead of President Joe Biden's trip to the region. "A Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology will be established by the countries' national security advisers that will focus on strategic technologies artificial intelligence, quantum and solutions to global…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

John Bolton: I've "helped plan coups"

Trump's former national security adviser says, speaking as an expert, that pulling off a coup "takes a lot of work"

Salon · Jul 13, 2022

Former US Official John Bolton Admits He 'Helped Plan Coups'

Former US national security advisor John Bolton admitted on television Tuesday that he has helped plan coups in other countries, while arguing that the January 6, 2021 riot in Washington fell short of such efforts. The attack on the US Capitol was the result of then-president Donald Trump "just stumbling…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

John Bolton admits planning coups d’etat ‘not here, you know, other places’ while discussing January 6

‘The notion that Donald Trump was half as competent as the Venezuelan opposition is laughable’

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

White House: Iran Set to Deliver Armed Drones to Russia

The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said it was unclear whether Iran had already provided any of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 12, 2022