Bears Buzz Alaska Again

Russian military again flies strategic bombers near Alaska
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Russian strategic bombers conducted flights within the U.S. defense zone close to northern Alaska and the Aleutian Islands last week in Moscow’s latest incident of nuclear saber rattling against the United States, according to defense and military officials.

GOP Senators to White House: Stop Leaking National Security Secrets

Burned out consulate in Benghazi (AP)

A group of Republican senators is demanding to know why the White House continues to leak to the press highly classified information that “stands in direct contradiction to the information briefed to congressional oversight committees,” according to a letter sent Friday to President Barack Obama.

No Options on the Table

Ex-Secretary of Defense attacks Israel, says U.S. powerless to stop Iran
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In a sharp dissent from President Obama’s oft-repeated promise that “all options are on the table” when it comes to stopping Iran’s nuclear program, former secretary of defense Robert Gates said yesterday that the United States and Israel are powerless to stop the Iranian nuclear program by force and that military strikes would “prove catastrophic.”

Iranian Nuke Progress Mounts

IAEA report reveals Iran nuclear progress unhindered by sanctions or international pressure
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A new United Nations nuclear watchdog report on Iran’s nuclear program reveals Tehran is moving ahead with illicit uranium enrichment work, undermining Obama administration claims that sanctions will slow the program.

Chinese Missile Tests Continue

China conducts fourth flight test of mobile ICBM
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China’s military carried out a fourth flight test of an intercontinental ballistic missile last week, firing off a new road-mobile ICBM on Thursday, according to U.S. officials.

Report: Possible EMP Strike on Iran?

U.S. sees signs Israel could use nuclear EMP attack against Iran
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U.S. intelligence agencies recently reported growing concerns that Israel will conduct a strike on Iran using a high-altitude nuclear burst aimed at disrupting all electronics in the country.

Russian Troops Trained in U.S.

Joint U.S.-Russia military training raises concerns that the U.S. military will increase Moscow threat to friends and allies in Europe
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A joint U.S.-Russia military training exercise earlier this year is raising concerns on Capitol Hill that U.S. military cooperation will increase the threat posed by Moscow’s military to friends and allies in Europe.

Obama Uses Security Leaks to Craft Image

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Buried in the second-to-last paragraph of a New Republic article about renowned secrecy of the Supreme Court is a startling accusation from Harvard law professor and former Supreme Court clerk Jack Goldsmith: The Obama administration uses leaks to shape the president’s image as a tough, decisive leader.

Unconstitutional ‘Chest-Thumping’

Congress to Investigate Obama's National Security Leak
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Congress will investigate the Obama administration for leaking national security information about the foiled Yemen underwear bomber, Rep. Mike Rogers (R., Mich.) said Sunday on Face the Nation.