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Defense
Trump’s Surprise Iraq Trip Is Raising Security And Ethics Questions
There's a protocol that U.S. presidents are supposed to follow when they visit a war zone, but like much else in his presidency, Trump didn't follow the rules.
Management
The Trump Administration’s Davos 2019 Hotel Bills Have Already Hit $2.9 Million
Sitting U.S. presidents don't normally go to the ritzy Davos conference in Switzerland, but this is Trump's second year.
Oversight
It May Take A While For House Democrats To Catch Up With The Homeland Security Secretary
Kirstjen Nielsen is filling her schedule with overseas travel, making it tough for Democrats to schedule testimony while on the job.
Pay & Benefits
What Would a Government Shutdown Mean For Military, Mail Delivery And National Security?
More than 300,000 federal employees would be furloughed.
Management
Donald Trump May Spend 16 days at Mar-a-Lago Over Christmas and New Year’s
This would be Trump's longest stay yet at his private Florida resort.
Management
Ivanka Trump’s Luxury Weekend In The Dominican Republic Cost Taxpayers $58,000
The first daughter stayed at a "six-star" resort in August.
Management
Flying Trump To Midterm Rallies To Stump For Republicans Cost Taxpayers Millions
Trump criticized Air Force One travel to campaign stops when Obama was in office.
Management
John Bolton Won’t Listen To The Khashoggi Murder Tape Because It’s In Arabic
"What do you think I'll learn from it?" Trump's top national security advisor asked reporters at the White House.
Defense
As Trump Mulls Firing The Head Of DHS, The Agency’s Second Top Role Is Already Empty
The Homeland Security deputy secretary job is one of dozens Trump still has to fill.
Management
To Prevent Wildfires, The Trump Administration Plans To Open More U.S. Forests To Grazing
Officials will push Congress to give federal agencies more authority to cut trees and increase grazing rights. Not everyone thinks that's a good move.
Oversight
Melania Trump Racked Up $174,000 In Hotel Bills For a Day Trip To Toronto
She did not spend the night.
Defense
The Pentagon, Soldiers And Taxpayers Will Pay For Trump’s Border-Troops Order
The Department of Defense is scrambling to figure out where 15,000 soldiers would come from
Defense
Analysis: By Sending Troops To The Mexico Border, Trump Repeats a Costly Obama Mistake
"Operation Phalanx," an ineffective Obama-era plan, cost millions and had little impact.
Defense
How U.S. Law Enforcement Tracked Down Cesar Sayoc Jr. So Quickly
A package to Maxine Waters was the key, officials say, yielding a fingerprint and DNA.
Management
Even After Trump’s Cuts At The EPA, Emergency Officials Say They’re Ready For Florence
The EPA's emergency response team was spared the brunt of Trump's cuts, and is gearing up for the storm.
Management
People Too Poor To Evacuate Hurricane Florence Should Ask Neighbors For Help, FEMA Says
"A lot of our communities will provide resources to move those individuals out," he said.
Management
Trump Policies Have Left FEMA And The EPA Weaker Ahead Of Hurricane Florence
Trump gutted the EPA and hasn't filled top spots at FEMA.
Defense
White House Chaos is Having an Impact on the Ground in Syria, and Beyond
The power struggle at the top of the world’s greatest military power and largest economy has never been more visible than in recent days.
Management
At An Event To Honor the U.S. Border Patrol, Trump Continuously Flubbed Its Name
Customs and Border Protection may be a mouthful. Its acronym, CBP, is not.
Management
Nearly 200 Former CIA Agents, Navy Officers, Ambassadors And Justice Officials Condemn Trump’s Brennan Action
"Former government officials have the right to express their unclassified views on what they see as critical national security issues without fear of being punished."
