Tag: National security
US begins shifting Afghan combat operations outside country
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military has already begun conducting combat operations and surveillance in Afghanistan from outside the country's borders, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin...
US pullout from Afghanistan half done, but questions remain
WASHINGTON — The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is more than half done, and U.S. officials say that while it could be completed by July...
Pipeline exec to face Congress as US recovers most of ransom
WASHINGTON — The chief executive of the massive fuel pipeline hit by ransomware last month is expected to detail his company's response to the...
Senate aims to boost tech industry in competition with China
WASHINGTON — The Senate was on pace to approve legislation Tuesday that aims to boost U.S. semiconductor production and the development of artificial intelligence...
Biden’s pledge on media freedom may be easier said than done
WASHINGTON — One of the Biden Justice Department's first big moves has been to alert reporters at three major news organizations that their phone...
Denmark: Ties with allies not hurt by alleged US eavesdrop
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Denmark has solid relationships with its allies, including France and Germany, that do not need to be restored, its prime minister...
US prioritizing anti-corruption efforts in foreign policy
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued a memo Thursday instructing the federal government to elevate anti-corruption measures as a central U.S. foreign policy and...
Hong Kong police tell foreign hosting firm to remove website
LONDON — A Hong Kong pro-democracy website was temporarily taken down after police warned the Israel-based hosting company that it breached a national security...
Biden’s pledge on media freedom may be easier said than done
WASHINGTON — One of the Biden Justice Department's first big moves has been to alert reporters at three major news organizations that their phone...
Biden administration to increase pay for airport screeners
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Thursday it is moving to increase the pay and union rights for security screeners at the nation’s airports....