Trump Administration looks at driving wedge between Russia and Iran

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is exploring ways to break Russia’s military and diplomatic alliance with Iran in a bid to both end the Syrian conflict and bolster the fight against Islamic State, said senior administration, European and Arab officials involved in the policy discussions. The emerging strategy seeks to reconcile President Donald Trump’s seemingly contradictory vows […]

Trump Administration Set to Impose New Sanctions on Iran Entities as Soon as Friday

WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is set to impose fresh sanctions on dozens of Iranian entities for their alleged role in missile development and terrorism, in a move likely to escalate U.S. tensions with Tehran, according to people close to the deliberations. The penalties on these Iranian companies, individuals and military organizations could be announced as early […]

Former CIA employees blast Trump’s speech in front of memorial wall

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump made a pit stop at CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia to give a 15 minute speech to approximately 400 employees of America’s strategic intelligence agency.  The speech failed to mention anything about national security or intelligence, but rather focused on the President self aggrandizing in front of a memorial […]

FBI reviewed Flynn’s calls with Russian ambassador but found nothing illicit

The FBI in late December reviewed intercepts of communications between the Russian ambassador to the United States and retired Lt. Gen. Michael T. Flynn — national security adviser to then-President-elect Trump — but has not found any evidence of wrongdoing or illicit ties to the Russian government, U.S. officials said. The calls were picked up […]

McCain asks Pentagon not to issue midnight regulations, Carter’s spokesperson demurs

Washington, D.C. – The Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee asked the Department of Defense on Nov. 21 not to issue any midnight regulations before the transfer of power from the Obama to Trump Administration. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) urged Defense Secretary Ash Carter to suspend the development and implementation of any new rules […]