Tapping into his experience that ranges from the CIA and White House to the Brookings Institution, Bruce Riedel offers comprehensive insight into Saudi/U.S history in Kings and Presidents: Saudi Arabia and the United States since FDR. Currently director of the Intelligence Project at Brookings, Riedel takes an up-close look at the often-complicated politics of U.S./Saudi […]
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Trump to Host Norway PM to Talk Security
The White House announced this week that President Donald Trump will host Norway Prime Minister at the White House on Jan. 10. “The president and prime minister will discuss shared defense and security goals within NATO and the global coalition to defeat ISIS, as well as trade and investment between the United States and Norway,” […]
Trump Talks Tough; Introduces New National Security Strategy
President Donald Trump outlined his new National Security Strategy in a speech Monday, touting administration successes from defense to jobs and outlining his plans for the country’s national security future. The strategy is built on four pillars, or national interests. These include: “Protect the homeland, the American People, and American way of life; promote American […]
Trump, Officials, and Opinion Makers Respond to New York Attack
President Donald Trump once again took aim at what he calls America’s “lax immigration system” Monday responding to the pipe bomb attack at the New York City Port Authority. The attack seriously injured the bomber; about four others received minor injuries. “Today’s terror suspect entered our country through extended-family chain migration, which is incompatible with […]
Supremes Allow Trump Travel Ban During Lower Court Consideration
Although legal challenges in the lower courts continue, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the President Trump’s travel ban can remain in effect during this period. The two dissenting Supreme Court votes came from Justices Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Sonia Sotomayor. The ban affects travelers from eight nations, including Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, […]