Greg Myre

Greg Myre appears in the following:

Key Figure In The Impeachment Inquiry Retires From The Military

Wednesday, July 08, 2020

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman was a key figure in the impeachment inquiry of President Trump. Vindman retired from the military on Wednesday and accused Trump of waging a "retaliation" campaign.

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Experts Say Intel Should Have Reached Trump On Russian Bounty Program

Saturday, July 04, 2020

The president says no one told him about the threat to U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Reports say the information was available in a detailed intelligence file called the President's Daily Briefing.

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Russian Bounty Intel Sparks Confusion Over How President Is Briefed

Wednesday, July 01, 2020

Details surrounding Russia's alleged bounties on US troops raise questions about the intelligence. How is the intelligence handled? When does the President get briefed despite differing opinions?

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Afghan Interpreter Who Saved U.S. Troops Gets American Citizenship

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Janis Shinwari, an Afghan interpreter for the U.S. military, grabbed a rifle in the heat of battle and saved U.S. troops in 2008. Twelve years later, he became a U.S. citizen.

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John Bolton's Big Paycheck For His Book May Be In Jeopardy

Monday, June 22, 2020

Bolton was reportedly paid a $2 million advance for the book, and could receive even more in royalties. But a judge says Bolton made a risky bet by publishing it without government approval.

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Russian Court Convicts An American Of Spying

Monday, June 15, 2020

A Russian court has convicted an American, Paul Whelan, Monday of spying and sentenced him to 16 years of hard labor. The case could have repercussions for the already troubled U.S.-Russia relations.

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Trump Orders National Guard To Pull Out Of Washington

Sunday, June 07, 2020

After several days of peaceful protest in the capital, the president says "everything is under perfect control." More than 5,000 guardsmen from Washington and 11 states had been called in.

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Among The 1st To Get A Polio Vaccine, Peter Salk Says Don't Rush A COVID-19 Shot

Saturday, May 30, 2020

When he was 9 years old, Salk was inoculated by the polio vaccine developed by his father, Dr. Jonas Salk. Today, he is an optimistic about a COVID-19 vaccine but offers a warning.

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In The Battle Against COVID-19, A Risk Of 'Vaccine Nationalism'

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

The race to defeat the coronavirus is generating competition among nations and multinational companies. The main competition appears to be between the United States and China.

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Despite Opposition, John Ratcliffe Confirmed For Top Intelligence Post

Thursday, May 21, 2020

The Senate confirms the Republican congressman from Texas as the director of national intelligence in a vote along party lines. His detractors say he lacks experience for the job.

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Senate Confirms Ratcliffe Will Be The New Director Of National Intelligence

Thursday, May 21, 2020

The Senate on Thursday has confirmed that Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, will become the nation's next director of national intelligence — the fourth one in less than a year.

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In 'Dark Mirror,' Reporter Concludes: 'Snowden Did Substantially More Good Than Harm'

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Edward Snowden handpicked Barton Gellman as one of three journalists he would work with to reveal government secrets. Gellman's book is an in-depth look at where he agreed and disagreed with Snowden.

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'Unmasking' Of Michael Flynn: Who Did It And Why It Is Important

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Two Republican senators on Wednesday have released a list of officials in the Obama administration who requested the 'unmasking' of Michael Flynn on intelligence documents.

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U.S. Officials: Beware Of China And Others Trying To Steal COVID-19 Research

Monday, May 11, 2020

Chinese nationals have been charged with stealing U.S. medical technology in many recent cases. As U.S. firms race to find a coronavirus vaccine, U.S. authorities tell companies to safeguard research.

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Rep. John Ratcliffe Testifies Before The Senate Intelligence Committee

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, has testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday. President Trump has nominated him to serve as the director of national intelligence.

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U.S. Intelligence Community Is Still Investigating The Origins Of The Coronavirus

Monday, May 04, 2020

The Trump administration keeps raising the possibility that the coronavirus came from a lab in Wuhan, China. But the intelligence community is still investigating and has yet to reach a conclusion.

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Top U.S. Intelligence Agency Rules Out The Theory That The Coronavirus Is Manmade

Thursday, April 30, 2020

The agency that oversees the U.S. intelligence community has released an unusual public statement ruling out the theory that the coronavirus was manmade.

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With Trump's Coronavirus Response, U.S. Forfeits Global Leadership Role

Thursday, April 30, 2020

The president has rejected the notion that the U.S. should lead a global response to the crisis. The current pandemic has unfolded in a world where no one has offered international leadership.

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Pandemic Forces National Security Officials To Consider Unexpected Threats

Monday, April 27, 2020

How do CIA officers do their work during the coronavirus? The pandemic is having a significant impact on how the intelligence community operates, and is prompting a hard look at the future.

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Trump Instructs U.S. Navy To Fire On Iranian Boats If Harassed

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

His tweet comes days after Iranian gunboats pulled to within yards of a U.S. military ship in the Persian Gulf. There's a history of such confrontations, and Trump's announcement could raise tensions.

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