National Security News

• China's national security law: Hong Kong teen activist Tony Chung charged with secession
  
  Tony Chung, 19, today appeared in court charged with secession, money laundering and conspiring to publish seditious content, two days after he was arrested near the US consulate.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 29 Oct 2020.
• 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, 28 Oct 2020.
• Here's How Trump, Biden Differ on Key Issues
  
  Republican, Democrat presidential nominees offer distinct choices for next 4 years on climate, taxes, trade, race relations, national security, immigration and handling of coronavirus pandemic.
  Voice of America.  Tuesday, 27 Oct 2020.
• Hong Kong activist, 19, is detained under China's national security law
  
  Tony Chung, 19, was led away from a coffee shop opposite the consulate in the city by unidentified men, the South China Morning Post reported, citing a staff reporter who witnessed events.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 27 Oct 2020.
• Hong Kong teen activist arrested near US consulate
  
  A young Hong Kong activist who was among the first arrested under Beijing's new national security law was detained on Tuesday close to the US consulate, police and local media said.
  Yahoo.  Tuesday, 27 Oct 2020.
• Jailed Former Kyrgyz President Atambaev On Hunger Strike To Protest Detention Conditions
  
  Jailed former Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambaev has started a hunger strike to protest his transfer to Bishkek's central detention center from the holding facility at the State Committee of the National Security (UKMK).
  Radio Liberty.  Tuesday, 27 Oct 2020.
• Russian hackers 'can't change votes,' Trump's national security adviser says
  
  U.S. officials said that Russian hackers have targeted the networks of dozens of state and local governments in the United States in recent days, stealing data from at least two servers.
  Fox News.  Sunday, 25 Oct 2020.
• National security adviser assures Americans "their vote is secret" amid interference fears
  
  National security adviser Robert O'Brien urged Americans to "get out and vote, that's how we defeat our foreign adversaries."
  CBS News.  Sunday, 25 Oct 2020.
• Fact Checking the Final Trump-Biden Debate
  
  The debate was moderated by NBC News' Kristen Welker and focused on six main topics: COVID-19, race, climate change, national security, leadership, and American families.
  Entrepreneur.  Friday, 23 Oct 2020.
• Here Are The 6 Key Issues Trump and Biden Will Debate Tonight
  
  President Trump and Joe Biden will have their last major opportunity on Thursday to promote their record and criticize their opponent as they address questions on the coronavirus crisis, race, national security and more.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• Iran and Russia obtained U.S. voter registration data in effort to influence election, national security officials say
  
  The warnings about Iran and Russia came less than two weeks before the election between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 22 Oct 2020.
• Why 780 retired generals and former national security leaders spoke out against Trump
  
  The willingness of hundreds of career officers to break with tradition and speak out on behalf of one candidate reflects beliefs, on both sides, that the nation faces an uncertain future.
  Yahoo.  Wednesday, 21 Oct 2020.
• Get Ready For President Biden To Throw U.S. Security Policies Into Reverse
  
  Biden will be a lot like Obama, but with decades of national security experience.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 20 Oct 2020.
• Trump or Biden will need support from allies to keep China in check, H.R. McMaster says
  
  H.R. McMaster, who served as Trump's national security advisor, described China as the biggest national security threat facing the United States.
  CNBC.  Monday, 19 Oct 2020.
• Former NSA chief: Russia can change 2020 election outcome, unlikely to do so
  
  Retired Navy Adm. Michael S. Rogers, former head of the National Security Agency and U.S. ...
  Washington Times.  Sunday, 18 Oct 2020.

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