National Security Zone

As 2020 census moves online, cybersecurity presents new challenge for bureau

By Dwight A. Weingarten on September 28, 2019 2020 Census, cybersecurity

Cybertools create new risks for the 2020 census that is used for everything from creating congressional districts to allocating federal funding.

Congressional Review Act Domestic Politics Immigration International Relations

Democrats Announce Bill to End Trump’s Ban on Travel from Muslim Countries

By Camille Erickson on September 28, 2019 Muslim ban, Rep. Judy Chu of California, Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, trump

Two Democrats announced they will introduce legislation repealing Trump’s travel ban. The bill would terminate the ban, prevent future laws from discriminating on the basis of religion, and curb executive power.

Domestic Politics

Acting Defense Secretary makes case for Space Force

By Brock Hall on September 28, 2019 Acting Defense Secretary, Patrick Shanahan, Space Force

Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said that members from both parties in Congress have asked him to justify additional spending to create the Space Force.

Conflicts and Terrorism International Relations

Biological and chemical weapons: the other threats from North Korea

By Beverly Banks on September 27, 2019 biological and chemical weapons, North Korea, nuclear weapons

North Korea’s biological and chemical weapons pose another threat in global warfare.

Cybersecurity Domestic Politics Environment Privacy and Civil Liberties

New GAO report evaluates climate change and cybersecurity policies at the federal level

By Beverly Banks on September 27, 2019 climate change, cyberinfrastructure, GAO, personal security clearances

Climate change, cyberinfrastructure, and personal security clearances dominated the House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing.

Conflicts and Terrorism Immigration International Relations

One year later, demand for justice for Khashoggi continues

By Aishwarya Airy on September 27, 2019 Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabian, U.N Special Rapporteur Agnès Callamard

U.N Special Rapporteur Agnès Callamard and 11 Democratic members of Congress demanded complete accountability from the Saudi crown prince and firmer action from the Trump administration to determine whether bin Salman ordered the murder.

Congressional Review Act Cybersecurity Privacy and Civil Liberties

Democrats make push to reinstate net neutrality rules

By Brock Hall on September 26, 2019 net neutrality, Save the Internet Act

Democrats unveiled legislation on Wednesday to reinstitute net neutrality rules that were scrapped in 2017 by the Trump administration.

Announcements

David Axelrod tells Medill students: ‘You are warriors for democracy’

By nszadmin on August 11, 2019August 11, 2019 announcements

The former top Obama political strategist talked about his journalism career and challenges facing the news business in recent meeting.

International Relations

Schiff: ‘The world is getting more dangerous for journalists’

By Alexis Shanes on May 17, 2019May 18, 2019 Adam Schiff, international relations, press freedom

The U.S. government’s efforts to protect journalists around the globe are falling short, House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff said Thursday, and the brutal murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi last year is among the most severe consequences.

Announcements

Salon, Center for Public Integrity Lead Winners of 2019 Military Reporters & Editors Awards

By nszadmin on April 28, 2019 announcements, Military Reporters and Editors, MRE

WASHINGTON –The Military Reporters & Editors association, the preeminent organization for U.S. media professionals specializing in national security, announced the winners of its competition for defense journalism produced in 2018.