Senate Democrats defeat McCain bid to force testimony by Afghanistan commander by mid-NovemberWASHINGTON — The Senate voted Thursday to delay a face-to-face briefing from the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, who hours earlier had warned that al-Qaida terrorists could regain ground there if a new war plan isn’t adopted soon. Homeland Security says it will be ‘competitive’ in hiring up to 1,000 cyber security expertsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has given a green light to the Homeland Security Department to be more competitive and choosey as it hires up to 1,000 new cyber experts over the next three years, the first major personnel move to fulfill its vow to bolster security of the nation’s computer networks. Senate Intelligence Committee chairmwoman overcomes doubts, backs USA Patriot Act revisionsWASHINGTON — The Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman said Thursday that she no longer had concerns with a proposed modification of the USA Patriot Act, the nation’s primary counterintelligence law. Poll says 80 percent of Pakistanis are against helping US fight militantsISLAMABAD — An overwhelming number of Pakistanis believe their leaders should not cooperate with the U.S. fight against terrorism, according to a poll released Thursday, amid a spate of American missile strikes aimed at Islamist militants that have also killed civilians. Obama’s deputy national security adviser Mark Lippert leaving to return to active duty NavyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s deputy national security adviser is taking a leave of absence. US resists disclosure of classified national security information in ‘Cuban Five’ spy caseMIAMI — The U.S. is resisting a judge’s order that could force disclosure of classified material in the case of three Cuban men convicted of spying. Feds give Homeland Security OK to retain up to 1,000 new cyber security expertsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has given a green light to the Department of Homeland Security to hire up to 1,000 new cyber experts over the next three years, the first major personnel move to fulfill its vow to bolster security of the nation’s computer networks. AP source: Obama assesses Afghan war with advisers, makes no decisions, wants another meetingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has heard from his top national security officials about their next step forward with Afghanistan but has not made any decisions. High-powered White House session assesses Afghan war, wrestles with new strategyWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama summoned his war council to the White House Situation Room on Wednesday for an intense, three-hour discussion that exposed emerging fault lines over Afghanistan — with military commanders pressing for more troops and other advisers expressing skepticism. US seeks to improve communication among African militaries for peacekeeping, anti-terrorismJOHANNESBURG — The U.S. military has begun an exercise in the African nation of Gabon with personnel from 25 African countries to improve command and control between forces for possible peacekeeping or anti-terrorism missions, a spokesman said Wednesday. Supreme Court to review parts of law barring “material support” to terrorist groupsWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will consider whether portions of a law that makes it a crime to provide “material support or resources” to designated terrorist groups are unconstitutional. Official: 2 US soldiers killed by landmine in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a landmine attack Tuesday by suspected al-Qaida-linked militants in the southern Philippines, military officials said. Venezuela’s Chavez praises Gadhafi, both leaders sign declaration condemning terrorismPORLAMAR, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi signed a declaration Monday night decrying what they call attempts by powerful Western countries to equate struggles against colonialism with terrorism. Hoyer cool to repealing retroactive immunity for telecom companiesWASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer made clear Tuesday that he would be cool to a Senate proposal to take away the retroactive immunity now given to telecommunications companies that participated in warrantless wiretapping during the George W. Bush administration. 2 US sailors, Filipino marine killed by blast in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — Two U.S. sailors and a Filipino marine were killed Tuesday in a roadside bomb believed planted by al-Qaida linked militants, the first American troops to die in an attack in the Philippines in seven years. 2 US soldiers killed by blast in southern PhilippinesMANILA, Philippines — Two U.S. Navy construction troops and a Philippines marine were killed Tuesday in a roadside blast in the southern Philippines that officials said was likely an attack by suspected al-Qaida-linked militants. President praises NYPD for ‘exceptional teamwork’ during briefing on terror caseNEW YORK — President Barack Obama praised the police department on Saturday for its work in disrupting a possible terrorist bombing plot aimed at commuter trains. House lawmakers act to prevent government shutdown; boost their office budgetsWASHINGTON — The House passed legislation Friday to head off a government shutdown next week by temporarily extending spending on most federal programs at current levels, while boosting lawmakers’ office budgets by more than 8 percent. Villagers in Indonesia oppose burying terror suspects in their hometownsJAKARTA, Indonesia — Plans to give hometown burials to three suspected al-Qaida-linked Islamist militants killed in a police raid last week are being opposed by some residents, who say they don’t want their villages to be known as resting places for terrorists. Australian court sentences former Qantas baggage handler to 12 years in prison for jihad bookSYDNEY — An Australian court sentenced a former Qantas Airways baggage handler wanted on terrorism-related charges in Lebanon to 12 years in prison Friday for publishing a do-it-yourself jihad book on the Internet. Feds file bomb plot charge against terror suspect Zazi in NYC investigationNEW YORK — Terrorism suspect Najibullah Zazi plotted for more than a year to detonate homemade bombs in the United States, had recently bought bomb-making supplies from beauty supply stores and was looking for “urgent” help in the past two weeks to make explosives, an indictment charged Thursday. Al-Qaida-linked inmates awaiting execution break out of Iraqi prison in Saddam’s hometownBAGHDAD — U.S. aircraft and Iraqi patrols combined in a massive manhunt Thursday after the escape of 16 prisoners — including five al-Qaida-linked inmates awaiting execution — who apparently crawled through a bathroom window in a makeshift jail on a former compound of Saddam Hussein. Judge mulling whether Islamic charity’s lawsuit alleging illegal gov’t wiretapping can proceedSAN FRANCISCO — The Obama administration on Wednesday kept up its fight to toss out a lawsuit alleging illegal wiretapping, arguing that moving forward with the case would jeopardize national security. Commander to send troop request for Afghanistan, it may be changed after strategy reviewWASHINGTON — The Pentagon sought Wednesday to march in step with the Obama administration’s shifting war strategy as the White House considers using more counterterror strikes in Pakistan amid its doubts about adding troops in Afghanistan. Justice reconsidering when and how state secrecy privilege can be invokedWASHINGTON — The Justice Department is poised to announce a new policy on using claims of state secrecy to block the release of information about controversial counterterrorism strategies like rendition and warrantless wiretapping. Senate Democrats propose tougher government tests in counterterrorism surveillanceWASHINGTON — The Obama administration, for a second straight day, frustrated Democratic lawmakers Wednesday by declining to say whether it backs their demands for more civil liberties safeguards in anti-terrorism surveillance and property seizures. Stadiums and hotels put on alert as government looks for more suspects in possible bomb plotNEW YORK — The government expanded a terrorism warning from transit systems to U.S. stadiums, hotels and entertainment complexes as investigators searched for more suspects Tuesday in a possible al-Qaida plot to set off hydrogen-peroxide bombs hidden in backpacks. Obama administration wants to continue law authorizing terrorism wiretaps and subpoenasWASHINGTON — The Obama administration promised Congress on Tuesday to negotiate stronger privacy protections for Americans under terrorism surveillance but insisted on retaining current authority to track suspects and obtain records. House Democrat urges White House to send more troops, remain focused on AfghanistanWASHINGTON — The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee is urging the White House to send more troops to Afghanistan and stick with a military strategy that was outlined six months ago. Feds issue security bulletins telling stadiums, hotels to be vigilant against terrorWASHINGTON — Counterterrorism officials have issued security bulletins about terrorist interest in attacking sports stadiums, entertainment complexes and hotels. |
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