We have to learn to forgive in a 21st century America

We have to learn to forgive in a 21st century America

The problem with heroes is that the more you know about a person, the more real they become—the more flawed they become, and the less heroic they begin to seem. Neil Armstrong famously shunned the spotlight after being the first human being to set foot on a world other than our own, an accomplishment that is […]

Spy agencies investigating claims Trump advisers worked with Russian agents

Spy agencies investigating claims Trump advisers worked with Russian agents

U.S. intelligence agencies and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have spent months trying to substantiate explosive claims, compiled by a former Western intelligence official, that Russian government operatives engaged in an extensive conspiracy with advisers to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and employees of his company, people familiar with the matter said. The unverified allegations—including a claim […]

Trump-Putin alliance would make ‘war more likely’

Trump-Putin alliance would make ‘war more likely’

In a letter published at 9th of January, seventeen former and current leaders of the European Union, warn President elect Donald Trump that Vladimir Putin is not a friend of the United States. -Vasilis Chronopoulos Europe and the United States will face negative consequences if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump seeks an alliance with Russian President […]

Amid hacking row, pressure builds on Trump to soften pro-Russia rhetoric

Amid hacking row, pressure builds on Trump to soften pro-Russia rhetoric

President-elect Donald Trump is finding himself caught between his desire to improve relations with Russia and fellow Republicans who are pushing for a harsher response to what American spy agencies say was the Kremlin’s meddling in the U.S. presidential election. The tacit acknowledgement on Sunday by his incoming chief of staff, Reince Priebus, that Russia […]

Russia ‘categorically rejects’ involvement in election hacking ‘witch hunt’

Russia ‘categorically rejects’ involvement in election hacking ‘witch hunt’

As has been the case since the Russian government was first accused of working to undermine American confidence in the U.S. presidential election process last October, the Kremlin continued to deny the latest round of allegations levied their way in last week’s intelligence briefings to both the current and incoming American presidents. “These are baseless […]

Trump calls intel briefing ‘constructive,’ praises intelligence officials

Trump calls intel briefing ‘constructive,’ praises intelligence officials

Only hours after calling public concerns about Russia’s involvement in the pre-election hacking of the DNC’s email servers “a political witch hunt,” President-elect Donald Trump seems to have had a slight change of heart about America’s intelligence community. Trump had a meeting with top intelligence officials on Friday, wherein he was briefed on election-related Russian […]

Disagreements over DoD appointments may have Trump and Mattis at odds

Disagreements over DoD appointments may have Trump and Mattis at odds

Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, retired Marine General James Mattis, doesn’t seem to be pleased with how the President Elect is filling high level positions within the Department of Defense. Although the Trump transition team, by way of incoming press secretary Sean Spicer, has denied claims that Trump and Mattis are at odds regarding […]

Le Pen shouldn’t count on Putin’s money

Le Pen shouldn’t count on Putin’s money

Marine Le Pen’s party (National Front) has benefited from Russian money along with other eurosceptic parties. But now the Russians want their money back. The Kremlin may support Western nationalists, as they mean weaker opposition to its plans, but only if they have a shot at winning   -Vasilis Chronopoulos The 11 million ($11.5 million) euros in loans the French National […]

Reality of DNC ‘hack’ a simple phishing scam that’s landed in your inbox

Reality of DNC ‘hack’ a simple phishing scam that’s landed in your inbox

Hacking has become a buzzword in our society and it’s been misplaced on the leaked DNC emails that were almost given away, not stolen. The reality of this hack was it was simple, so simple your twelve-year-old daughter or son probably would have caught it. However, a DNC staffer fell for it. This is something […]

Sequestration is scary because of the bureaucracy, not just the cuts

Sequestration is scary because of the bureaucracy, not just the cuts

Sequestration wouldn’t be scary if the government hasn’t proved itself incapable of efficiently managing its funding and money. Defense officials have warned that sequestration is dangerous to national security. Sen. John McCain vowed to fight sequestration on the Hill. But, sequestration has been underway, and some pain has been dealt and, also, thanks to continuing […]