The Pentagon’s top strategist believes communist China poses an existential threat to the U.S. after abandoning its old strategic policy of “hide and bide” — that is, to mask a burgeoning national military while waiting for the right time to unleash an aggressive foreign policy. James H. Baker, who directs … View original article

Homeland Security on Saturday acknowledged “record numbers” of migrants showing up at the border, and Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tapped FEMA to help hold and transport juveniles. Mr. Mayorkas said the move is part of a 90-day “government-wide” effort to deal with the migrant surge, which he traced back to the … View original article

Democratic and Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives announced the appointment of new members of their parties to its powerful Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence on Friday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, California Democrat, said the 13 members of her party on the 23-person committee include two new appointees: … View original article

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Afghanistan’s interior minister said Saturday that Afghan security forces can hold their ground even if U.S. troops withdraw, challenging a warning from the United States predicting a withdrawal would yield quick territorial gains to the Taliban. Masoud Andarabi’s comments in an interview Saturday with The Associated … View original article

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) – Afghanistan’s Interior Minister Masoud Andarabi said Saturday that Afghan security forces can hold their ground even if U.S. troops withdraw, challenging a warning from the United States predicting a withdrawal would yield quick territorial gains to the Taliban. Andarabi’s comments in an interview Saturday with The … View original article