Eight ways national security could shake up 2016
Julian Hattem - 12/26/15 06:00 AM EST
The fight against ISIS and the Benghazi controversy are among the issues to watch.
Articles by Julian Hattem
GOP targets Kerry over visa waivers for Iran
Julian Hattem - 12/22/15 04:50 PM EST
Kerry suggested the U.S. could waive new restrictions.
State Department dismisses Cruz demand to close PLO office
Julian Hattem - 12/22/15 03:48 PM EST
Cruz wants to shutter the Palestine Liberation Organization's D.C. office.
Rise of ISIS named top story of 2015
Julian Hattem - 12/22/15 10:36 AM EST
Journalists ranked the growth of the extremist group the biggest story of the year.
Iran warns Obama over Visa Waiver restrictions
Julian Hattem - 12/21/15 03:47 PM EST
An Iranian official says the new law "contradicts" the terms of the nuclear deal.
Obama won’t nominate replacement heads for ATF, US Marshals
Julian Hattem - 12/21/15 01:08 PM EST
The agencies' two interim heads will continue on through the rest of Obama's term.
US reportedly ignored ally's human rights abuses to get Iran deal
Julian Hattem - 12/21/15 12:26 PM EST
Oman reportedly received favorable treatment because of its help ahead of the nuclear talks.
Cotton squares off against Apple CEO
Julian Hattem - 12/21/15 10:17 AM EST
The senator is pushing back against Tim Cook's comments on encryption.
Court won’t reconsider ruling upholding NSA spying
Julian Hattem - 12/18/15 01:58 PM EST
Civil libertarians claim that the snooping is unconstitutional.
Targeting of mosques, Muslims reaches new highs
Julian Hattem - 12/18/15 11:41 AM EST
The spike follows new anxieties about Muslim Americans and extreme rhetoric from some conservatives.
New York pizza parlor owner admits to recruiting for ISIS
Julian Hattem - 12/17/15 05:08 PM EST
Mufid Elfgeeh used the Internet to rally support for ISIS and urge fighers to go to Syria.
UN adopts measure to cut off money to ISIS
Julian Hattem - 12/17/15 04:35 PM EST
The U.S. and Russia drafted the resolution together.
DHS official: ‘Apples and oranges’ to use no-fly list for guns
Julian Hattem - 12/17/15 12:40 PM EST
“I believe it would be apples and oranges," said a top DHS official.
Former top Clinton aide: 'I want to avoid FOIA'
Julian Hattem - 12/17/15 11:58 AM EST
Philippe Reines's lawyers say his remark about the Freedom of Information Act was a joke.
DHS insists: We screen social media
Julian Hattem - 12/17/15 10:05 AM EST
Scrutiny on the agency's screening has been on the rise after the San Bernardino shooting.
Iran’s Rouhani claims victory after UN closes book on past nuke work
Julian Hattem - 12/16/15 04:50 PM EST
Iran will begin implementing the deal in coming weeks, Hassan Rouhani said.
Feds roll out new terror bulletin system
Julian Hattem - 12/16/15 11:41 AM EST
The DHS sent out the first bulleting warning on Wednesday.
Clinton emails reportedly still ‘top secret’
Julian Hattem - 12/16/15 09:19 AM EST
The finding is likely to cause headaches for Clinton's campaign.
Spy policy bill to be included in omnibus
Julian Hattem - 12/16/15 08:33 AM EST
The bill sailed through the House earlier this month.
Spending bill aims to bar Clinton-style email practices
Julian Hattem - 12/16/15 08:02 AM EST
The provisions appear to be a reaction to the former secretary of State's private email setup.
Rubio, Cruz clash over NSA surveillance
Julian Hattem - 12/15/15 09:22 PM EST
Rubio's attacks were "Alinsky-like" and "knowingly false," Cruz said.
Cruz: ‘I understand why’ Trump made Muslim proposal
Julian Hattem - 12/15/15 09:11 PM EST
Cruz declined to attack Trump's widely condemned proposal.
Clinton challenges GOP 'bluster and bigotry' before debate
Julian Hattem - 12/15/15 06:21 PM EST
Clinton singled out Donald Trump by name shortly before Tuesday evening's GOP debate.
Backlash: Los Angeles officials criticized for closing schools
Julian Hattem - 12/15/15 04:58 PM EST
A threat to the city's schools appears to be a hoax.
Los Angeles officials bristle at criticism of school closures
Julian Hattem - 12/15/15 02:14 PM EST
Questioning the decision is “irresponsible,” police chief Charlie Beck said.
UN nuclear agency votes to turn page on Iran
Julian Hattem - 12/15/15 11:18 AM EST
The move is sure to anger opponents of the nuclear deal on Capitol Hill.
