Sam Cabral

Some European countries effective in battle against Russian election interference

By Sam Cabral on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 2020 election, disinformation, Donald Trump, election interference, propaganda, russia

A country that recognizes it has a disinformation problem is more likely to be able to deal with a disinformation campaign. Finland, Estonia and a handful of other European countries have taken action against Russian influence operations, but the United States has so far lacked a firm and unified response to Russian interference, leaving it vulnerable to more attacks.

Domestic Politics Military

New bipartisan bill gives equal hazard duty incentive pay to Guard and reserve members

By Sam Cabral on February 27, 2020 army reserves, bicameral, bipartisan, hazard duty incentive pay, HDIP, kevin cramer, Military, national guard, strategic reserves

Closing pay gaps is not usually a bipartisan effort in the capital, but a bipartisan effort in both chambers of Congress could end a major pay disparity between non-active-duty and active-duty military.

Global Health and Migration Immigration International Relations

Border arrests down with help from Mexico, Latin America, says CBP chief

By Sam Cabral on October 13, 2019 Central America, Customs and Border Protection, Immigration, Mark Morgan, Mexico

Agreements with Mexico and three Central American countries are increasing America’s capacity to stem the flow of illegal immigration in unprecedented ways, acting Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Mark Morgan said Tuesday.