National Security News

• White House denounces purported Russian plan to install pro-Kremlin puppet leader in Ukraine
  
  President Joe Biden met with his national security team at Camp David on Saturday to discuss 'continued Russian aggressive actions toward Ukraine,' the White House said in a statement.
  Daily Mail.  Sunday, 23 Jan 2022.
• Russia's purported plan to install pro-Kremlin leadership in Ukraine 'deeply concerning,' White House says
  
  President Biden met with his national security team Saturday amid reports that Russia was planning to install a pro-Kremlin leader in Ukraine.
  Fox News.  Saturday, 22 Jan 2022.
• Biden's chief of staff on potential Putin sanctions: "Nothing on the economic side is off the table"
  
  Ron Klain says the decision on whether to personally sanction Putin would be made "at the appropriate time" by the president and national security officials.
  CBS News.  Friday, 21 Jan 2022.
• Intelligence Matters: A CBS News original national security podcast
  
  "Intelligence Matters" is a weekly podcast about national security and policy hosted by CBS News senior national security contributor Michael Morell.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.
• Psaki says British synagogue terrorist was checked 'multiple times' before he entered country
  
  The White House press secretary was forced to defend the Biden administration amid an onslaught of national security concerns raised by prominent Republican officials.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 18 Jan 2022.
• China to make some firms undergo a data security review before listing overseas
  
  China's rules, which will come into effect on Feb. 15, are aimed at companies that carry out data processing activities which could affect national security.
  CNBC.  Tuesday, 4 Jan 2022.
• Kosovo Expels Russian Official Due To 'Harmful Activity'
  
  Kosovo has ordered the expulsion of a Russian diplomat and member of the United Nations mission in the Balkan country on national security grounds
  Radio Liberty.  Friday, 31 Dec 2021.
• New $768 Billion Defense Bill Removes Cryptocurrencies From National Strategy Against Terrorists
  
  As of yesterday, President Biden signed a $768 billion defense policy bill into law that signals to the Pentagon critical issues for national security and a whopping $740 billion to the Department of Defense.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 28 Dec 2021.
• Maxar (MAXR) Gets Contract Extension From 3 Defense Customers
  
  Maxar's (MAXR) customers continue to rely on the unmatched quality of its imagery to meet national security requirements.
  Zacks.  Thursday, 23 Dec 2021.
• Judge rejects bid by former Trump advisor Michael Flynn to block Jan. 6 Capitol probe subpoena
  
  Flynn briefly served as national security advisor to President Donald Trump. He was later pardoned by Trump for the crime of lying to the FBI.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 23 Dec 2021.
• Judge denies Flynn's request for restraining order over January 6 subpoena
  
  A request by former national security adviser Michael Flynn for a temporary restraining order against the January 6 Committee and Speaker Nancy Pelosi over subpoenas issued against him has been rejected by a federal judge.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 22 Dec 2021.
• Michael Flynn asks court for restraining order against Nancy Pelosi, Jan. 6 committee
  
  Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is suing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over one of her panels' attempts to get his private phone records. Mr. Flynn filed his suit Tuesday with the U.S. ...
  Washington Times.  Tuesday, 21 Dec 2021.
• Fleeing Hong Kong, Families Make New Life in Britain
  
  As China's crackdown on democratic freedoms in Hong Kong intensifies under Beijing's so-called "National Security Law," tens of thousands of citizens are fleeing the territory. ....
  Voice of America.  Tuesday, 21 Dec 2021.
• Hong Kong elections: How China reshaped the city
  
  The city's Legco polls look different this year thanks to new electoral and national security laws.
  BBC News.  Tuesday, 14 Dec 2021.
• 'The Hot Zone: Anthrax' revisits troubled days after 9/11
  
  National Geographic takes us back to 2001 in the troubled days right after 9/11 when a second threat emerged to our national security.
  ABC News.  Friday, 26 Nov 2021.

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