Morgan Chalfant is a staff writer at the Washington Free Beacon. Prior to joining the Free Beacon, Morgan worked as a staff writer at Red Alert Politics. She also served as the year-long Collegiate Network fellow on the editorial page at USA TODAY from 2013-14. Morgan graduated from Boston College in 2013 with a B.A. in English and Mathematics. Her Twitter handle is @mchalfant16.

Petraeus: ‘Moral Obligation’ to Allow Iraqi, Afghan Translators Into U.S.

Former CIA head commends Mattis for working on exemptions from Trump immigration order

A U.S. Army sergeant and an Afghan interpreter

Morgan Chalfant
February 4, 2017 4:59 AM

Retired Gen. David Petraeus said Friday that the United States has a "moral obligation" to provide local translators that have aided the U.S. military abroad a path to the United States.

Trump Urged to Provide Defensive Weapons to Ukraine

McCain: Russia testing Trump admin

Morgan Chalfant
February 3, 2017 11:56 AM

President Donald Trump is being pressed by Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) to send defensive weapons to Ukrainian forces fighting pro-Russian separatists, following a spike in violence in Ukraine's east.

Mattis Warns North Korea of ‘Overwhelming’ Response to Any Use of Nukes

Morgan Chalfant
February 3, 2017 11:28 AM

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Friday warned North Korea that any use of nuclear weapons by Pyongyang would be met with an "effective and overwhelming" response.

Judiciary Subcommittee to Probe Russian Election Hacking

Morgan Chalfant
February 2, 2017 5:36 PM

U.S. senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee will probe Russian efforts to influence the U.S. presidential election, joining several other congressional panels investigating Moscow's alleged hacks.

McCain Phones Australian Ambassador in Show of ‘Unwavering Support’ for Alliance

Morgan Chalfant
February 2, 2017 2:27 PM

Sen. John McCain (R., Ariz.) phoned Australia's ambassador to the United States on Thursday to express "unwavering support" for the alliance between the two countries.

Afghan Government Lost 15% of Its Territory Last Year

New report says areas under insurgent control increasing as Afghan forces endure casualties

Morgan Chalfant
February 2, 2017 1:52 PM

The government of Afghanistan lost almost 15 percent of its territory last year, as Taliban insurgents continued to launch attacks amid declines in U.S. and allied military personnel.

Report: Ukraine Considers Referendum on NATO Membership

Morgan Chalfant
February 2, 2017 10:37 AM

Ukrainian President Petro Poroschenko plans to hold a referendum on the country's potential membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, according to a report in German media.

Trump VA Sec Pick Promises ‘Major Reform’ for Veterans Health Care

Shulkin calls for more private-public partnerships to strengthen VA

Morgan Chalfant
February 1, 2017 5:40 PM

David Shulkin on Wednesday pledged to implement "major reform" at the Department of Veterans Affairs should he be confirmed to lead the troubled agency.

Tillerson Confirmed as Secretary of State

Full Senate votes on Trump's pick to lead State Department

Morgan Chalfant
February 1, 2017 2:56 PM

Rex Tillerson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as secretary of state in the administration of Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Ukraine Says Military Plane Shot at From Russian-Occupied Oil Rig

Morgan Chalfant
February 1, 2017 2:16 PM

A Ukrainian official said Wednesday that a military cargo plane belonging to Kiev was shot at from a Russian-occupied oil rig in the Black Sea, an accusation that was denied by Moscow.