Author Archive
Adam Clark Estes
Defense
UN Sources Say Syrian Rebels — Not Assad — Used Sarin Gas
Just ten days ago the U.S. shook its fist and officially declared that chemical weapons were being used by the Assad regime.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
Before Boston, the Tsarnaev Brothers Planned a Fourth of July Attack
The brothers' built their bombs more quickly than anticipated.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
The CIA Gave Karzai Bags Full of Cash for Over a Decade
NY Times describes suitcases, backpacks and even plastic grocery bags full of cash.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Oversight
Senate Passes Bill to End FAA Furloughs Just in Time to Fly Home
The House is expected to take up the measure Friday.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Oversight
CIA Added Tamerlan Tsarnaev to a Terrorist Watchlist 18 Months Ago
U.S. intelligence officials had said they had no info on Boston bomber.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Oversight
The Government's Throwing the Book at Lance Armstrong
Was USPS damaged by the cyclist's doping?
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
Feds Arrest Paul Kevin Curtis Over Ricin-Laced Letters
Mississippi man allegedly signed the toxic notes with the initials 'KC.'
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
North Korea Reportedly Just Moved Its Missiles a Little Closer to the U.S.
The rogue nation has shifted its mid-range Musudan missile to the east coast of the country.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
As Kim Jong-Un Likens Nukes to 'Treasure,' U.S. Sends More Fighter Jets
Air Force sends a fresh batch of radar-dodging F-22 Raptors.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
The Official Story of Who Shot Bin Laden Has Given Way to a Media Feud
Struggle to figure out what really happened the night of May 2, 2011, is getting dirty.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Tech
Analysis: FCC Chairman's Resignation Is a Chance to Diversify the Administration
It's the beginning of the end of Obama's appointments.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Management
The Fort Hood Shooter Can't Dodge the Death Penalty
Maj. Nidal Hasan won't be allowed to plead guilty to escape execution.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Management
U.S. Ambassador Asks U.N. Colleagues to Stop Showing Up Drunk to Meetings
A "modest proposal" for making negotiating rooms "an inebriation-free zone."
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
Guantanamo Guard Fires 'Non-lethal' Round at Prisoner
January incident occurred at Camp 6, an area reserved for cooperative inmates.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Management
Jack Lew and His Squiggly Signature Are Your New Treasury Secretary
Lew has a tough job ahead of him.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
Those Missing Drone Memos Are Now John Brennan's Worst Enemy
The Obama Administration thought the previously released documents on drones would be enough to satisfy members of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
- Adam Clark Estes
Defense
'Zero Dark Thirty' Is Off the Hook with the Senate
The Senate Intelligence Committee has dropped its investigation into the movie.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Defense
Afghanistan Just Banned U.S. Troops from an Entire Province
Afghanistan's National Security Council ordered all NATO and American troops out of the Wardak Province following allegations that American Special Operations forces tortured and murdered locals.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Tech
Arms Sales Are Down for the First Time in Decades
Top 100 arms manufacturers worldwide saw a 5 percent decline in sales in 2011.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire
Oversight
Hillary Clinton just quietly disbanded her presidential committee
Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign has paid off its debts and closed its doors.
- Adam Clark Estes, The Wire