CIA Analysts Say Political Pressure Is on the Rise
admin A survey reveals concern among the rank and file that Trump-administration meddling is undermining intelligence work.
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‘We May Sleepwalk Our Way Back to War’
The U.S.-Iran skirmishes reflect the profound mistrust on both sides.
What Is the Point of Patriot Front?
The masked men in Washington on July 4 are both unserious and threatening.
The Pretense Has All but Gone
More than 200 deaths later, the drugs keep coming.
Washington Is Turning Into a Fortress for the Fourth
Trump’s Independence Day blowout will bring a security blitz.
The Dictator in His Labyrinth
Vladimir Putin may be bored with governing Russia, but not with fighting his war in Ukraine.
Hegseth, Rubio, and Caine Had an Auto-Deleting Signal Chat
New records reveal that officials kept using the app, even after the president suggested they stop.
Vance vs. Rubio: Iran Edition
The two are pursuing different approaches to one of the world’s most intractable diplomatic issues.
Americans Deserve Answers From Hegseth
The president and the secretary of defense have a right to remove officers, but also an obligation to explain their…
Bill Pulte, the Unlawful Intelligence Director?
The law that created the position says one person can fill it, and it’s not the person Trump wants.