Two National Guardsmen Removed from Inauguration Duty over Ties to Militia Groups
Defense Department officials did not reveal what unit the Guard members serve in or to what fringe groups they belong.
National Security
Texas Governor Slams FBI Vetting of National Guard: ‘The Most Offensive Thing I’ve Ever Heard’
‘This is the most offensive thing I’ve ever heard. No one should ever question the loyalty or professionalism of the Texas National Guard,’ Abbott wrote.
Dem Rep. Says Pro-Trump Guardsmen Are ‘Suspect,’ Should Be Vetted as Potential Threat
Representative Steve Cohen (D., Tenn.) suggested on Monday that Trump-supporting National Guardsmen should be vetted as potential security threats.
Honduran Migrant Caravan Clashes with Guatemalan Authorities En Route to U.S.
An estimated 7,000 migrants have entered Guatemala in recent days hoping to make their way to the U.S. border.
FBI Warns Police Chiefs Nationwide to Be on High Alert for Inauguration Day Threats
The F.B.I. had previously warned of the potential for violence at all 50 state capitol buildings.
State Capitols Placed on Alert amid Rioting Threats
National Guard and other law enforcement have been called up to provide security at state capitols throughout the country.
Deputy National Security Adviser Matthew Pottinger Resigns after Capitol Riot
Matthew Pottinger submitted his resignation on Wednesday after pro-Trump demonstrators breached security and entered the Capitol building.
Iran Ramps Up Uranium Enrichment, Seizes South Korean Tanker
Iran denied it had seized the ship but griped that South Korea has frozen billions of dollars in Iranian assets.
The Cyberwar, Pardons, and More
John McCain, Donald Trump, Zora Neale Hurston, Leontyne Price, et al.
Holiday Travel Will Happen
Deborah Birx saw her family around Thanksgiving, raising questions about how risky it is for you to see yours for Christmas.