National security

Lerner, an adviser to U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, pulled out of a proposed dual role after Trump learned of his planned hiring. Lerner is a longtime Republican strategist and pollster who previously worked with the Club for Growth, which aired ads critical of Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. … [Read more...] about Pence picks Kellogg to serve as national security adviser

Brennan was not alone in criticizing the move. The leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Germany issued a joint statement expressing “regret and concern.” In Iran, one lawmaker said “Trump does not have the mental capacity to deal with issues,” and members of parliament burned a paper version of an American flag and a symbolic copy of the Iran deal. … [Read more...] about Former CIA Chief John Brennan: Trump’s ‘Madness Is A Danger To Our National Security’

Many of the 200,000 applications were adjudicated in 2017 and the process for White House aides and defense contractors gaining national security clearance does not differ. The FBI is responsible for looking into an applicant’s criminal history, financial records and foreign contacts, and this includes defense contractors for the Department of Defense and government contractors for the White House and other agencies, who require clearance to be able to do their jobs. … [Read more...] about Pedophiles, Criminals, Individuals Under Foreign Influence Had Top Secret National Security Clearance

Judge Athar Minallah of the high court considered the matter in the light of the provisions of the Telecommunication Act. The judge noted that Section 8 of the Act empowered the Federal government to issue policy directives to the authority as and when it considers necessary; however, such directives issued by the Federal government cannot be inconsistent with the provisions of the Act of 1996. The power of the Federal government to order suspension of mobile services was specifically mentioned in Section 54(3) of the Act. But, the said power can be exercised only on the eventuality of proclamation of emergency by the President. There is no other provision in the Act of 1996 which vests the power or jurisdiction in either the authority or the Federal government to suspend or cause suspension of operations, functions or services of a licensee on the ground of “national security”. So in the absence of proclamation of emergency by the President, the Federal government cannot … [Read more...] about Pak Court Holds Suspension Of Mobile Services By Federal Govt On Ground Of National Security Illegal [Read Judgment]

McMaster’s thesis was that the actions taken so far are good, but “we must recognize the need for all of us to do more to deter Russian aggression.” He had four specific suggestions, one of which was NATO countries stepping up to honor their defense commitments, which is one of President Trump’s well-known preoccupations. In fact, Trump raised the issue during his press conference with the Baltic leaders earlier in the day. … [Read more...] about McMaster Blasts Russia in Final Comments as National Security Adviser