Syrian Opposition Fractures Further; FSA at War With al Qaeda
Ostensible allies in the fight against the Assad regime, al Qaeda and the Free Syrian Army are killing each other.
Obama Job Approval On Foreign Policy Hits Low In New Poll
President Obama is losing public support in the one area where he’s generally had broad support from the public in the past.
Special Ops Troops’ Marriages Shaky, Survey Shows
A state of perpetual war is incompatible with good mental health and stable family relationships.
Monuments to Wasteful Spending in Afghanistan
The US military’s lavish new headquarters in Afghanistan has been completed just in time for our exit.
Frustration With Karzai Pushing Obama Toward “Zero Option” In Afghanistan
Frustrations with the mercurial leader of Afghanistan may increase the pace of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Privacy Group Petitions Supreme Court Over FISA Court
A privacy rights group has filed a Petition with the Supreme Court regarding recent actions by the FISA Court.
We Don’t Have a Secretary of the Air Force
Michael Donley announced he was stepping down as Secretary of the Air force in April and did so in June. No replacement has been named.
Dempsey: Snowden Harmed Relations with Allies
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says revealing that the United States is spying on its allies has undermined their trust.
Who’s In Charge Of The FISA Court? John Roberts, And Apparently Just John Roberts
Chief Justice Roberts is the only person who gets to say who sits on the FISA Court.
FISA Court Does Job Congress Assigned It
Don’t blame “secret courts” for the government’s expanded spying on American citizens and allies.
Joyner Unfair to Krugman
A decade ago. a certain New York Times columnist was more right than your humble host.
On The Coup In Egypt And The Future Of Democracy
The events of the last week in Egypt raise a whole host of questions.
French Decry U.S. Surveillance Programs, Are Discovered To Have Their Own Surveillance Program
The French were indignant about reports of the NSA’s surveillance programs. Now we know they have own of their own.
The Fourth Of July And The Fourth Amendment
Contemporary Americans accept actions by the state that were once the cause for revolt.
U.S. Postal Service Is Logging All Mail For Law Enforcement
Every piece of mail you send and receive is being logged by the Postal Service.
New NSA Leaks Reveal Spying On European Union, European Allies
The latest NSA leaks are likely to prove to be diplomatically embarrassing.
GOP Hawks Getting Worried About Rand Paul?
There seem to be some signs that defense hawks in the GOP are concerned about Rand Paul’s growing popularity in the party.
Hutchins War Crimes Conviction Overturned; Implications for Manning
The conviction of Marine Sergeant Lawrence Hutchins III for war crimes in 2006 has been overturned.
SECDEF Hagel on DOMA Ruling
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has wasted no time issuing a full-throated statement endorsing today’s DOMA ruling
Edward Snowden Is Not The Story, And You Don’t Have To Like Him
Focusing on Edward Snowden is largely a waste of time.
Britain’s Version Of The NSA Listens To Phone Calls And Reads Email, Lets The NSA Listen In
New revelations from The Guardian
Edward Snowden Leaves Hong Kong For Russia And Parts Unknown
Despite an extradition request from the United States, Edward Snowden left Hong Kong overnight on a flight to Moscow and parts unknown.
Glen Coffee, Former Alabama and 49er Football Star, Graduates Airborne School
When Glen Coffee abruptly retired from a promising NFL career, most wondered what he was up to. Now we know.
Royal Navy Updates Nelson’s Toast
For two centuries, British sailors have toasted their “wives and sweethearts.” No more.
NSA Metadata About To Become Evidence In Civil And Criminal Trials?
NSA Metadata coming to a courtroom near you?
Report: Edward Snowden Charged With Espionage And Other Charges
Not surprisingly, Edward Snowden has been formally charged in connection with the leak of classified NSA documents.
Edward Snowden Did Not Commit Treason
Edward Snowden has likely violated many laws, but, absent additional facts, treason is not one of them.
U.S. To Scrap Some Military Equipment Rather Than Take It Out Of Afghanistan
About $7 billion in military equipment now in Afghanistan will be scrapped rather than returned to the U.S.
FBI Admits It Uses Surveillance Drones In The U.S.
Thanks to one question from one Senator, we learned yesterday that the FBI has used surveillance drones inside the United States.
Most Americans Oppose Obama Administration’s Incoherent Syria Policy
Two polls indicate that most Americans oppose the President’s latest moves on Syria. This makes sense considering actual policy there seems to be entirely incoherent.