Former Texas congressman John Ratcliffe confirmed as CIA director Ratcliffe is a native of Heath, Texas, where he served as mayor from 2004 to 2012. The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025
Sen. Murphy Disrupts Senate Republicans' Plans For Quick Confirmations Senator Chris Murphy's objection to swift confirmation of Trump's national security nominees causes Senate disruption. Top News · Jan 23, 2025
Trump vows to save TikTok as two GOP senators dig in on ban - Roll Call President-elect Donald Trump promised to extend the deadline on the law that temporarily shut down the social media app over the weekend. Roll Call · Jan 20, 2025
‘It took the air out of me’: How TikTok creators reacted to the chaotic ban — and Trump’s sudden reprieve TikTok is back online in the US after a last-minute promise from President-elect Trump. But TikTok creators now fear he will lean on the app to serve his own interests, Io Dodds reports The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2025
Senate Intelligence Committee Chair And GOP Senator Break With Trump Senate Intelligence Committee members diverge from Trump on TikTok ban. Biden's law gave ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok to avoid a ban. Trump may seek a... Top News · Jan 19, 2025
TikTok ban won't be enforced by Joe Biden, leaving fate of Chinese-owned app in Trump's hands TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance is legally required to divest the company by Sunday, January 19, a day before the US presidential inauguration Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025
Former Texas congressman vows to keep politics out of CIA as director President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Republican U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA. The Texas Tribune · Jan 15, 2025
GOP Senators Optimistic About Pete Hegseth's Confirmation As Defense Secretary Republican Senators express confidence in Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary, with key endorsements and favorable outlook. Top News · Jan 15, 2025
Russian state TV floats splitting Greenland with Trump In December, Trump floated the idea of purchasing Greenland from Denmark, calling the acquisition an ‘absolute necessity’ for American ‘security’ and ‘freedom’ The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
Russia Allegedly Pretended to Be Denmark in Hoax Letter to US Senator on Purchasing Greenland: Report Danish intelligence has revealed details surrounding a forged letter that reportedly influenced Trump's unexpected proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark. Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025
Pete Hegseth Says 'I Robustly Support Israel' After Protester Calls Him 'Christian Zionist' During Confirmation Hearing The Defense Secretary nominee added he supports "Israel destroying and killing every last member of Hamas" Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025
Sen. Cotton Demands Transparency On Border Wall Materials Disposal Senator Tom Cotton raises concerns about DOD's handling of excess border wall materials, demanding transparency and accountability. Trump criticizes Biden ... Top News · Dec 16, 2024
Trump Considers Amaryllis Fox Kennedy For CIA Deputy Director Role Amaryllis Fox Kennedy's potential appointment as CIA deputy director sparks debate and opposition from Senator Tom Cotton. Top News · Dec 13, 2024
Trump Considering Amaryllis Fox Kennedy For CIA Deputy Director Role Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, daughter-in-law of RFK Jr., may become CIA deputy director under Trump. Facing opposition but aims to restore CIA's effectiveness. Top News · Dec 13, 2024
Top News · Dec 10, 2024 Senate Republicans Block Bipartisan Bill Protecting Journalists Senate Republicans block bipartisan PRESS Act, sparking debate on press freedom and national security concerns.
Top News · Nov 26, 2024 Sen. Tom Cotton Criticizes Defense Department For Undermining Civilian Control Senator Tom Cotton criticizes potential Defense Department resistance to Trump administration reforms and emphasizes the need for reform.
Latin Times · Nov 25, 2024 MAGA Hardliners Celebrate 'Major Victory' After Jack Smith Gives Up Trump Jan 6. Charges Staunch supporters of Donald Trump turned to social media to celebrate after special counsel Jack Smith filed papers to dismiss Trump's federal indictment.
Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2024 How US politicians responded to Netanyahu’s ICC arrest warrant Biden administration ‘fundamentally rejects’ decision as lawmakers issue threats and call for sanctions against court.
Top News · Nov 18, 2024 Senate Threatens Sanctions Against ICC Over Netanyahu Arrest Warrant Sen. Thune warns ICC over arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu, U.S. history of opposing ICC actions. Threat of sanctions.
Top News · Nov 13, 2024 Senate Republicans Elect Leadership Team For Next Congress Senate Republicans elect new leadership team for upcoming Congress to shape legislative priorities and represent constituents.
Top News · Nov 13, 2024 Mitch Mcconnell Arrives At Capitol Ahead Of Leadership Election Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's absence as a candidate signals a significant shift in GOP leadership.
Latin Times · Nov 12, 2024 Incoming Republican Senate Intelligence Chair Once Called for Journalists to Be Prosecuted for Espionage Back in 2006, Tom Cotton said three NYT journalists had violated "espionage laws" for publishing a piece that detailed a classified government program
The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2024 Trump’s wild threats put press freedom in the crosshairs in second term Free press advocates are alarmed by Trump’s talk of revoking broadcast licenses and jailing journalists – but express hope in the US’s first amendment
Top News · Nov 7, 2024 Sen. Tom Cotton Declines Role In Trump Administration Sen. Tom Cotton decides to stay in Senate, declines potential roles in Trump administration. Known for conservative views.
Reason · Nov 1, 2024 Who Are Langley's Favorite Candidates? Campaign finance records reveal what the community at the heart of U.S. national security policy thinks about outside politics.