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CIA head: NKorea months from perfecting nuclear capabilities
WASHINGTON (AP) — CIA Director Mike Pompeo (pahm-PAY'-oh) says North Korea is months away from perfecting its nuclear weapons capabilities.<p>But he says there's a difference between having the ability to fire a single nuclear missile and the capability of producing large amounts of fissile material …
North KoreaThe White House backstory: President Trump's decision on Iran
In the middle of July, President Donald Trump was facing, in his mind, an unsavory decision.<p>The deadline to certify Iran's compliance to Barack …
Iran2 Top Officers of Navy Ship John S. McCain Are Removed
WASHINGTON — The Navy has relieved the two top officers of the destroyer John S. McCain, nearly two months after the ship collided with a tanker while approaching Singapore, leaving 10 sailors dead.<p>The commanding officer, Cmdr. Alfredo J. Sanchez, exercised “poor judgment,” and the executive …
News (U.S.)U.S. Navy Secretary Foresees 'Cultural' Shift
LONDON—The secretary of the U.S. Navy plans to unveil potentially far-reaching changes in the wake of a deadly collisions at sea that led to the dismissal Wednesday of two top commanders.<p>Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer said the “stress and strain” on Navy crews in the Pacific from the high pace …
News (U.S.)West Point’s Commie Cadet Spenser Rapone
A recent West Point graduate and self-identifying Marxist, 2nd Lieutenant Spenser Rapone, didn’t just become a rebellious communist. He has a history …
Conservative ViewIn tense July meeting, Trump reportedly asked for nearly 10 times more U.S. nukes
At the July 20 meeting in the Pentagon that reportedly prompted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to call President Trump a "moron," Trump told the …
Steve WozniakUSS McCain commanding officer, executive officer relieved of duties
The commanding officer and the executive officer of the USS John S. McCain have been relieved of their duties over a "loss of confidence" after a …
U.S. NavyMattis Isn’t Even ‘Mad’ About His Real Call Sign
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis finally explains his call sign to people. And no -- it’s not Mad Dog. <br>Read More
U.S. Dept. of DefenseMattis warns DoD against leaks in new memo
WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Jim Mattis issued a new warning Thursday to all military and Defense Department civilian personnel against information …
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Annastacia PalaszczukTerrorists Should Be Terrified When They Find Out Mattis Has Changed the Rules of Engagement
On Tuesday, Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joe Dunford provided testimony to the Senate Armed …
WarThe CIA Wanted To Put A U.S. Base On The Moon For Bragging Rights
It’s no secret that the United States has a long-running dream to establish a base on the moon. Thirty years ago, the CIA <i>really</i> thought it’d be …
MoonCombat Consultant: Q&A With Retired General Stanley McChrystal
<i>Robert Gates, the U.S. Defense Secretary under both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, once called Stanley McChrystal, who led the counterterrorist force JSOC (Joint Special Operations Command) “perhaps the finest warrior and leader of men in combat I’ve ever met.” McChrystal was also a</i> …
LeadershipVice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi appointed as new Naval Chief
Vice Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has been appointed as new Pakistan Navy chief and has been promoted to designation of Admiral.<p>He will take charge …
PakistanIran Nuclear Deal Is in Interests of U.S., Mattis Says
WASHINGTON—Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis told lawmakers Tuesday that he supports the 2015 international nuclear deal with Iran, even though President Donald Trump has called it “one of the worst and most one-sided” agreements ever made by the U.S.<p>At a hearing, Maine Sen. Angus King asked Mr. …
News (U.S.)Baseball America Prospect Report (Oct. 2)
<b>THE LINEUP</b><p>Newsmakers from Sunday’s action:<p><b>Chris Flexen, RHP, Mets.</b> Flexen’s up-and-down debut MLB season ended on a significant down as he lasted …
BaseballHow the Trump Team’s First Military Raid in Yemen Went Wrong
LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SEA, Fla. — Surely the most memorable moment from President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of Congress, and to the nation, came in his tribute to Ryan Owens, a fallen Navy SEAL.<p>"Ryan died as he lived, a warrior and a hero, battling against terrorism and securing …
World NewsHow a CIA traitor turned his son into a Russian spy
<b>(CNN) —</b> Surrounded by FBI agents and US marshals, Bryan Denson's first encounter with an ex-CIA spy nicknamed "Batman" came in 2009 in a Portland, Oregon, courtroom.<p>But as Jim Nicholson faced the judge, Denson noticed the ex-spy's expression bore little of the hero-like confidence that earned him …
JusticeTerrorists just tried to assassinate Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in Afghanistan
But Mattis is unharmed.<p>Suspected militants unsuccessfully tried to target Secretary of Defense James Mattis in a massive rocket attack during his surprise visit to Kabul, Afghanistan, on September 27.<p>Insurgents fired more than two dozen rocket-propelled grenades toward Kabul’s Hamid Karzai …
AfghanistanPacific Fleet commander to retire after being passed over for promotion
The head of U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor said today he has submitted a request to retire after being passed over for the position of commander …
HawaiiPostLive - The Washington Post
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator, Rob Joyce, discusses the view from the Trump administration of the most pressing cybersecurity threats facing the country.<p>White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce says the Social Security system has "outlived its usefulness." He also comments on the …
CybersecurityIsraeli intelligence, CIA caught a mega-arms boat and changed history
Had the weapons gotten through to PA President Yasser Arafat, he could have targeted larger Israeli cities with rockets, changing the entire balance …
IsraelFormer CIA director John Brennan says leaders who truly have wisdom are keenly aware of one thing
For years, John Brennan was a walking vault for top-secret government information.<p>Brennan was the director of the CIA until early 2017, but he says keeping those secrets was hardly the most important part of his job.<p>Brennan spoke with Business Insider US editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell at an …
John BrennanBaseball America Prospect Report (Sept. 25)
<b>THE LINEUP</b><p>Newsmakers from Sunday’s action:<p><b>Aaron Judge, OF, Yankees.</b> Judge took a big step toward breaking Mark McGwire’s rookie home run record by …
BaseballFormer Naval Intelligence Chief Ted Branch Cleared in ‘Fat Leonard’ Case
Vice Adm. Ted Branch, deputy chief of Naval Operations for Information Warfare. US Navy Photo<p>The Department of Justice will not prosecute Vice Adm. …
GovernmentHouse Eyes Overhaul of Defense Intelligence Agency
Handful of offices and missions targeted for elimination<p>The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency is in the cross hairs of the House Intelligence …
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Osama Bin LadenThis is how Defense Secretary Mattis got the callsign 'Chaos'
James. Jim, sure. Jimbo, maybe. Mad Dog, never. “Chaos,” always.<p>But why?<p>For years, it’s been widely reported, often by the man himself, that retired Marine general and Secretary of Defense James Mattis has only one really acceptable nickname, the callsign that followed him through the service: …
James MattisFor National Security!
Call it Cooke’s Rule: Those losing the argument over a given domestic policy will eventually cry “neccesity.” This morning, Matthew Olsen and …
Conservative ViewMcCain: 20 sailors reprimanded in wake of 7th Fleet at-sea incidents
The Navy has issued 20 reprimands to officers and enlisted sailors in the wake of three major collisions in 7th Fleet waters this year that include …
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