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"The people who run this country - people WE voted in - believe, somehow, that we are better off giving up our freedoms than compromising our security. I disagree."
Bush had requested that $300 million be given for fire fighter development assistance. The Senate has approved $700 million for that part of Homeland Security in its bill.
Republican Presidential candidate Sam Brownbeck, a United States Senator from Kansas, said Iran might one day attack America or Israel with a nuclear bomb. He said everything possible should be done to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told a parliamentary panel that no options were off the table in dealing with Iran.
Do Americans trust Intelligence gathered from the federal governments agencies? Is there credible evidence of al-Qaida in the U.S.? This is an extensive look into the state of security today!
A steady stream of Hamas and Hezbollah terrorist trained agents have entered the Gaza Strip carrying weapons, including the possibility of dirty bombs.
In light of the latest National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), the group known as FAIR (Federation for American Immigration Reform) called for a suspension of the United States' Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Despite the presence of intelligence that documents Iran discontinued its nuclear weapons program, Bush is still saber rattling about war with Iran.
Iran is steadily consolidating its gains and quickly becoming the dominant power in the Middle East.
This Article is about new developments on Iran Nuclear Issue
Congressman Dennis Kucinich and former UNSCOM Chief Weapons Inspector Dr. David Kay were questioning the Bush administration's approach to Iran back in early October.
You don't need tea leaves a crystal ball or any leaked White House memorandum to suspect that President Bush has his eye on military conflict with Iran.
Bush's failed attempt to put the brakes on the nation's plummeting support for his fool's errand in Iraq seems an appropriate occasion for reflecting upon the Bush administration's history of lies and incompetence regarding the Iraq war.
Besides the anticipated announcment of an escalation in Iraq, Bush announced in a Wednesday night speech his intention to confront Iran and Syria. Today the Iranian consulate in northern Iraq has been raided--the first round has been fired
Israel kills top Hezbollah operative,drawing the Resistance group into a conflict which will be the final lie to build war against Iran.
With mid term elections in November fast approaching, the Bush administration is trying hard to silence its detractors. But it doesn't seem to be working.
The U.S. should strengthen its position in the Middle East before increasing diplomatic efforts with Iran.
The Power and Interest News Report has published a new intelligence brief on the recently released National Intelligence Estimate.
The current National Intelligence Estimate reveals that Iran is no longer engaged in their quest to develop a nuclear weapon.
The Carnegie Endowment has published a new analysis of the recently released NIE.
The Heritage Foundation has published a new web memo calling for an inquiry into the findings of the NIE.
Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff invited four bloggers into his sanctum to ask questions - and a few others were in attendance.
The FBI, in cooperation with other U.S. intelligence agencies, released a written assessment of national security issues with analytical judgments about the likely terrorist actions to attack the U.S. Homeland.
Michael Chertoff, the Homeland Security Secretary, criticized Congress's failure to pass an immigration bill, saying that it will be difficult to enforce current laws without the tools the bill would have provided.
Homeland Security will add more air marshals to European flight immediately. Michael Chertoff believes that this is an important measure that needs to be taken right now with the threats of terrorism that are currently being made in the UK and in the rest of Europe.
An in-depth examination of Bush's pre-invasion claims regarding Iraq's nuclear capabilities. By comparing Bush's own words with the findings of both pre-war intelligence commissions, it is clear Bush knowingly lied about Iraq's nuclear threat.
The United Food and Commercial Workers Union as well as at least 15 people in New York have filled lawsuits against The Department of homeland Security and I.C.E.alleging rights violations.
The latest National Intelligence Estimate shows that Bush administration is wrong about Iran's nuclear program. Reasonable Foreign Policy has launched a new petition calling on members of Congress to read the report and oppose any military action against Iran.
More than 1,700 national, regional, state and local organizations will be participating in National Preparedness Month 2007.
The six areas considered to be at highest risk of an attack are New York City/Northern New Jersey, the National Capital Region, Los Angeles/Long Beach in California, the California Bay Area, Chicago and Houston.
In the near future, there may be an alternative to passports, if you are crossing the U.S. Border into Canada, between Washington state and British Columbia.
PR Web has released a statement by Homeland Security that states that the new Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards or CFATS will affect far more chemical plants that originally thought.
The Institute for National Security Studies has published a new report assessing the NIE in the context of Israel's security.
The prevention of the Fort Dix terror threat demonstrated that government can effectively combat terror threats at home, if it uses proper methods. Some homeland security measures are far better than others, and what the FBI did should serve as an example for all agencies.
A new Israeli missile could deliver a nuclear payload to Iran.
Apparently, when it comes to leaking intelligence information, the "Buck Stops There."
Iran has vowed to continue its nuclear program, even if the UN imposes a new round of sanctions.
America has the same right to defend itself against terrorism as does America. President Bush should not criticize Israel for attacks on terrorists.
The UN has agreed to a new round of sanctions against Iran, but with the most severe measures removed.
Charges have been brought against a former nuclear plant engineer for allegedly taking computer access codes and software to Iran it was reported today.
Last month Iran broke United Nations seals on the uranium-enrichment facility at Natanz, triggering a diplomatic crisis that most believe almost certainly will lead to a standoff with United States, Britain and the European Union.
Some experts said today that it will be eight years before Iran can deploy a nuclear bomb, four years before it can develop such a weapon.
How can we rest assured Israel (the American, British and Jewish peoples) will survive? Especially since the imminent nuclear genocide attempted against us by the German-EU will be the most brutal in Earth's history.
Iran bars 38 UN nuclear watchdog inspectors
The next terrorist attacks in America on a scale like the September 11, 2001, attacks, could come from radical Muslims in Great Britain and Europe who will be allowed to come to the United States temporarily without visas.
Representatives from over 30 countries will be in Miami, Florida this week to discuss the prevention of nuclear terrorism.
Iran is restarting its nuclear program in the face of international condemnation. What's the near term scenario?
Of late, there has been a lot of talk about Iran nuclear program. At one hand are the Iranians who claim that it is only meant for peaceful purposes. On one hand are the people who oppose it accusing Iran of conspiring to develop a nuclear bomb. Where is the truth?
The United States and Israel have no good options for dealing with an increasing defiant Iran determined to pursue nuclear technology that could produce atomic weapons.
Interesting that the Crown Prince of Bahrain, the first in the Persian Gulf region to state that Iran nuclear activities not so innocent
A short piece on Israel's secret nuclear program.
Sometimes background political figures end up emerging as major players down the road in world history. It's looking likely that forceful Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz could be a major force in dealing with Iran someday if he becomes Prime Minister...
With a mad man in Iran and Israel in such close proximity of his nuclear threshold and threats aimed directly at Israel, what else should Mofaz have said?
Israel gives the American government an ultimatum: either you hit Iran or we will.
Few threats to American security today have the possibility of claiming as many human lives as nuclear terrorism, and Dr. Graham Allison believes that the chances of such terrorism occurring are high. Mr. Stolyarov analyzes Dr. Allison's warnings.
The US Census bureau has lost over 600 computers containing personal information just since the Bush administration pulled into town. If they can't protect computers, what makes you think they can protect the country?
P28 technology to safeguard the US-Mexican border was accepted by the Department of Homeland Security, but the Senate awaits answers on why.
In spite of the fact that he essentially had his drum taken from him by American intelligence agencies and the NIE, Mr. Bush holds a press conference to keep the march to war moving ahead.
The events of September 11, 2001 have forever changed the way that we as Americans look at outsiders. We have now implemented higher security measures, such as passing the Patriot Act into law.
Terrorists. Freedom fighters. Militia. Authorized resistance force. Political party. Social services providers. Media operators. Hizballah is all of these things and more, depending on who in the world you are talking to.
Passenger Name Record data is a tool for combating terrorism and serious transnational crime. PNR data has been used in the U.S. to identify terrorist cells, dismantle human trafficking rings and arrest drug smugglers.
The federal government wants to create a unified, national identification card. Many states however have reservations about the plan, Gov. John Baldacci of Maine most recently expressed concern in a letter to Homeland Security.
Richard Kelly, film director, being investigated for ties to terrorism by Big Brother - I mean the Dept. of Homeland Security.
This article discusses the WMD controversy in light of the recent report by the Center for Public Integrity.
The United States is in constant discussions with Canada and Mexico about a partnership. What is the ultimate goal of these talks? Why have working groups been formed within the NAFTA office to address the issue?
Governor says the new license can act as a passport at border crossings, saving time and enhancing security.
The recently released NIE says that al-Qaeda is resurgent in Pakistan. But what is al-Qaeda, and what do they want?
The TSA finally has to do something beside drink coffee at airports.
Despite gaining a decisive victory in November, and an abundance of evidence, incoming Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says that impeachment is "off the table". However, with investigations looming, Pelosi may soon be singing a different tune.
Did 2003's Shock & Awe shock and awe our favorite little RatBoy, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
Don't ya just love a Monday Morning Quarterback? I know I do!
No more wars for false accusations.
Using quotes from a recent Bush press conference this article shows that the administrations approach to Iraq is based on hypothetical scenarios, not facts.
The Center for Public Integrity has created an online database detailing 935 misstatements made by President George W. Bush and senior Bush Administration officials that began on 9/11/2001 to justify an invasion of Iraq
A candidate's religious beliefs should have no place in an American political campaign, and yet the opposite seems to be true, particularly with Republicans.
Iran has made pledges to cooperate with the UN before, but current circumstances may lead to a resolution this time.
Three liberal ideologies that have been recently debunked.
December 8, 1941 To the Congress of the United States: Yesterday,Dec. 7, 1941-a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
Last weeks Fox News South Carolina Republican debate gave us a glimpse at the GOP's top chickenhawks. With the exception of John McCain and Ron Paul, teh GOP candidates seem hell bent on be teh most chickenhawky of all chickenhawks, especially when it comes to Iran.
This is an opinion of our need to stop the Bush administration from launching a military attack against. Iran.
Killing the number two operative in Hezbollah lays the ground work for against Iran.
President Bush becomes real upset when he is told that he can't launch an attack against Iran.
Israel has always turned a blind eye to the origin of funds deposited by Jews from South Africa to Russia. In Britain it is perfectly legal to hide the true ownership of a company.
This is probably the most important and frightening interview you will ever read. It just may save you and your loved ones during the next terrorist attack.
China provides its citizens with identity cards fitted with computer chips that let authorities instantly know a citizen's background. At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security provides states with funding to increase video surveillance in the United States.
Homeland Security in the wake of Katrina
The next hero in the effort to discover terrorist activity in your neighborhood may come from your lawn or maid service and not the FBI. Homeland Security is beginning a real grass roots effort.
The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for border and transportation security, emergency preparedness and information analysis and infrastructure Security.
Since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the president has created a Homeland Security Department made up of the CIA, FBI and other government and justice agencies.
The Department of Homeland Security, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Engineer Research and Development Center are undertaking an extensive survey of the nations bridges, looking at them from the prospects of all different scenarios.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the graduation of the second class of the Advanced Radiation Detection (ARD) course. The course is sponsored by the Nuclear Detection Office of the Department of Homeland Security
We all want to feel secure here in the United States. However, does it have to mean that the Homeland Security guards need to intimidate their own United States citizens?
A candid look at some of the things going on behind the scene within the Department of Homeland Security.
Homeland Security is allowing 27 nations to send their citizens to the United States without them being vetted for a visa. Is visa-free travel helping national security?
The Council on Foreign Relations has published a new backgrounder on demand for emerging homeland security technologies.
The United States has put together an enormous Office for Homeland Security. There's nothing wrong with that but first turn our attention to broken aspects of our society that challenge our security in serious ways.
Heimat was a term used to describe the embrace of Germanic consciousness and suspicion of all things foreign. Did the Bush administration adopt heimat as their template for Homeland Security policies?
The United States Department of Homeland Security announced their final ruling on the Real ID program. Real IDs are intended to help protect our country from terrorists.