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U.S. Defense Chief Austin Goes To Afghanistan Amid Questions Over Withdrawal Date
Lloyd Austin arrived in Kabul as the Biden administration discusses when to pull U.S. forces out of Afghanistan. -
Avril Haines Takes Over As Intelligence Chief At 'A Challenging Time'
As Haines sat down for an interview, her aides handed out a declassified report blaming Saudi Arabia's crown prince for a brutal killing. -
Biden Pledges Tough Response To Cyber Threats, Experts Say It Won't Be Easy
President Biden has a long to-do list when it comes to cybersecurity. He has to deal with a major cyber breach still under investigation, and there's a running debate over online conspiracy campaigns. -
'A Long Time Coming': Given DHS Warning, A Look At U.S. Domestic Extremism Threats
The Department of Homeland Security recently issued a bulletin warning of violence by domestic extremists. NPR takes a snapshot of the current threat. -
US Terrorism Alert Warns Of Politically Motivated Violence
This particular bulletin is notable because it effectively places the Biden administration into the politically charged debate over how to describe or characterize acts motivated by political ideology. -
D.C. Will Likely Be 'Defortified' Following Inauguration, National Security Expert Juliette Kayyem Says
The former Department of Homeland Security official also said she's hoping to see Republicans embrace Biden's calls for unity. -
FBI Seeking Woman Who May Have Stolen Laptop From Pelosi's Office
The FBI says in an arrest warrant filed late Sunday that a woman who was part of the mob that penetrated the U.S. Capitol earlier this month may have… -
Strict Security Measures In Place Across The Nation Ahead Of Inauguration Day
The FBI is monitoring "concerning online chatter" about events surrounding Inauguration Day, heightening security concerns ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's swearing in. -
Mass. Poised To Send National Guard Members To D.C.
The New York Times reported Wednesday that more than 20,000 members of the National Guard are expected in the Washington metro area on Inauguration Day. -
Ex-Capitol Police Chief Rebuffs Claims National Guard Was Never Called During Riots
Steven Sund said officials denied or delayed his request for assistance from the National Guard six times before and after the U.S. Capitol riots had already started.
