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The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels
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The U.S. Is Pressing Mexico to Allow U.S. Forces to Fight Cartels

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe United States is escalating pressure on the Mexican government to permit the U.S. military to target fentanyl labs, according to American officials.​The United States is escalating pressure on the Mexican government to permit the U.S. military to target fentanyl labs, according to American officials. ​Read More

Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. Capabilities
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Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. Capabilities

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsSenators are expected to ask Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Cyber Command, about the mission in Caracas.​Senators are expected to ask Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Cyber Command, about the mission in Caracas. ​Read More

After Danish and U.S. Officials Meet on Greenland, Trump Remains Unmoved
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After Danish and U.S. Officials Meet on Greenland, Trump Remains Unmoved

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsDenmark’s foreign minister left the White House complex saying that his country had a “fundamental disagreement” with President Trump, as several NATO countries sent troops to Greenland.​Denmark’s foreign minister left the White House complex saying that his country had a “fundamental disagreement” with President Trump, as several NATO countries sent troops...

Initial Review Finds No Widespread Illegal Voting by Migrants, Puncturing a Trump Claim
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Initial Review Finds No Widespread Illegal Voting by Migrants, Puncturing a Trump Claim

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsRepublican election officials welcome the review, which relies on a federal verification tool, but they say they have not discovered a major problem when it comes to noncitizen voters.​Republican election officials welcome the review, which relies on a federal verification tool, but they say they have not discovered a major problem...

U.S. Weighs Expanding Private Companies’ Role in Cyberwarfare
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U.S. Weighs Expanding Private Companies’ Role in Cyberwarfare

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsThe proposal raises a host of questions about the legality and practicality of bolstering the involvement of the private sector in offensive cyberoperations.​The proposal raises a host of questions about the legality and practicality of bolstering the involvement of the private sector in offensive cyberoperations. ​Read More

Supreme Court Backs Police Entry Without Warrant in Emergencies
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Supreme Court Backs Police Entry Without Warrant in Emergencies

NYT > U.S. > PoliticsMontana officials defended the actions of law enforcement officers who did not have a warrant when they responded to a possibly suicidal Army veteran.​Montana officials defended the actions of law enforcement officers who did not have a warrant when they responded to a possibly suicidal Army veteran. ​Read More