US national security
The Good American review: Bob Gersony and a better foreign policy
Robert D Kaplan’s outstanding book makes a strong case for US engagement based on human rights and helping refugees
John S Gardner
13, Feb, 2021 @6:00 AM
Biden will appeal for unity as US braces for violence by Trump supporters
America on edge as troops guard capitols and president-elect prepares executive orders to reverse Trump on climate, Iran, Covid and more
Richard Luscombe, with Julian Borger and Lois Beckett in Washington
17, Jan, 2021 @11:34 PM
Joe Biden executive orders will reverse Trump on climate, Iran, Covid and more
Incoming chief of staff trails flurry of action in first days, meant to undo damage at home and abroad
Martin Pengelly in New York
17, Jan, 2021 @2:32 PM
Acting US defense secretary Christopher Miller says he 'can't wait' to leave his job
Miller, a Trump appointee, has come under pressure over the Pentagon’s response to the attack on the US Capitol
Martin Pengelly in New York
16, Jan, 2021 @3:32 PM
After 50 years, the Pentagon Papers give up their final secrets
Journalist behind scoop reveals how he tricked whistleblower to get copies of explosive Vietnam war reports
Edward Helmore
10, Jan, 2021 @7:30 AM
US education secretary Betsy DeVos resigns, blaming Trump 'rhetoric' for violence
Transportation secretary Elaine Chao, deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger and former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney also quit
Peter Beaumont, Joanna Walters and agency
08, Jan, 2021 @4:26 AM
Biden accuses Trump administration of obstructing his national security team
President-elect says his advisers encountered roadblocks from the defence department and the office of management and budget
David Smith in Washington
28, Dec, 2020 @11:36 PM
Trump vetoes huge US defense spending bill but Congress set to override
President blocks $740bn bill in part over renaming US bases but advisers expect Congress to pass it anyway
Guardian staff and agencies
23, Dec, 2020 @9:00 PM
Guardians of the galaxy: Mike Pence names members of new US space force
Vice-president’s announcement marks first birthday of signature Trump program but social media mockery follows
Martin Pengelly in New York
19, Dec, 2020 @2:29 PM
Fears of foreign policy chaos in Trump's final days fueled by Iran bombing report
The outgoing president reportedly asked for options on bombing Iran as administration eyes last chance to achieve objectives
Julian Borger in Washington
17, Nov, 2020 @8:23 PM
Trump withdrawal plan could tip Afghanistan towards more violence
Attacks up since September amid fears Taliban biding their time until US forces leave
Emma Graham-Harrison
17, Nov, 2020 @4:33 PM
If Biden wins what would the first 100 days of his presidency look like?
If he wins the election, the Democrat will have to urgently tackle the coronavirus pandemic as well as rebuild global relationships
Daniel Strauss and Julian Borger in Washington
28, Oct, 2020 @8:27 AM
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