Russian Money for Taliban to Fight U.S. Part of Plan to Get Afghan Foothold
One Pentagon official described Russia's behind-the-scenes Taliban ties as an "influence operation against U.S. interests," another called it "a covert support program with layers."
Seattle CHOP Protesters Stand Firm, Deny Talk of Exodus From Occupied Zone
A Twitter post earlier Wednesday stating that the Capitol HIll Occupied Protest in Seattle had shut down that claimed to be from an official account has been proven to be a fake.
Seattle Police, Protesters Brace for Violence as Mayor Orders CHOP Cleared
"We're no longer allowed to use things like tear gas and pepper spray. The only thing that we can use is our sidearms or our batons."
Exclusive: Top New Jersey State Police Officials Stalled Corruption Probe
Presented with Newsweek's findings, NJ Senate President Sweeney said that evidence of potential impropriety was persuasive enough to warrant an investigation. "If these allegations are true, then the U.S. attorney should look into this," he said.
China Is Hacking Coronavirus Research and Federal Agencies Can't Stop Them
China is actively "trying to exploit" the gap between federally protected information and what's produced in the public realm, national security experts and legislators told Newsweek.
Russia Uses Open Skies Treaty to Identify Bombing Targets, U.S. Tells NATO
In a classified State Department memo obtained by Newsweek, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo suggested Russia may been capturing images of infrastructure for the purposes of targeting it with "conventionally-armed, precision-guided weapons."
Exclusive: CIA Believes China Tried to Stop WHO Declaring Public Emergency
China threatened the WHO that the country would stop cooperating with the agency's coronavirus investigation if it declared a global health emergency, a CIA report confirmed to Newsweek showed.
Venezuela, Cuba Argue U.S. Caribbean Op Is Attempt to Intimidate, Distract
Venezuela and Cuban officials question the intentions behind the Enhanced Counter-Narcotic Operations announced by President Donald Trump, who has set out to increase the pressure on Latin American foes.
The Controversial Experiments and Wuhan Lab Suspected of Starting Pandemic
After reporting that Covid-19 occurred naturally, U.S. intelligence modified its stance to say it might have leaked from a lab.
U.S. Intel Sees No Imminent Transfer of Power in DPRK Despite Kim Rumors
North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un missed another national holiday, fueling rumors and reports of his health. But U.S. intelligence still sees no sign of him losing power.
China Sends Doctors to North Korea as Rumors on Kim Jong Un's Health Swirl
China has sent a team of doctors to North Korea to help determine Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un's health status, Reuters reported on Friday. Hong Kong state media reported that Kim was dead, though there has been no confirmation from U.S. sources at this point.
Navy Ship Ordered to Fight Cartels Exploiting COVID-19 Now Hit By Disease
The USS Kidd was part of President Donald Trump's recently enhanced anti-drug mission he linked to stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus when a sick sailor had to be evacuated with the help of U.S. partner.
U.S. Intelligence Has No Evidence Kim Jong Un In Grave Condition: Officials
Senior U.S. intelligence officials told Newsweek that there was no evidence to suggest North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un's health was in grave condition.
Late Intel, Slow Pentagon Response Contributed to COVID-19 Outbreak: Docs
U.S. Intelligence Community detected a new contagious disease was spreading through China in November, but it wasn't until after a U.S. soldier got sick in South Korea that an assessment was issued—one that could have slowed the spread of the disease, Newsweek has learned.
Fired Cpt. Crozier May Be 'Too Stupid' to Command, Acting Navy Chief Says
The comment was met with jeers and expletives from the military audience aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier once commanded by Captain Brett Crozier.
U.S. Military COVID-19 Guidelines Require Members to Make Their Own Masks
"As an interim measure, all individuals are encouraged to fashion face coverings from household items or common materials, such as clean T-shirts or other clean cloths that can cover the nose and mouth area," the Pentagon said.
Trump Admin's Venezuela Anti-Drug Op Distracts from COVID-19: Officials
A senior administration official told Newsweek that the drug trade "can contribute to the spread of the virus," but a senior Pentagon official said the recent mission "has nothing to do with the virus."
ER Visits For Coronavirus-Like Illnesses Drop in Washington Hospitals
It's possible people with mild cases are staying out of the hospital and recovering at home, Eric Holdeman, director of the Center for Regional Disaster Resilience told Newsweek.
As U.S. Struggles to Fight COVID-19 At Home, China, Russia See Opportunity
China and Russia are using the coronavirus pandemic to position themselves as world leaders while the United States turns its focus to domestic matters to battle the infectious disease.
Top Iran General Killing So Secret Even U.S. Spy Satellites Kept in Dark
"It was like, 'oh s--- we got struck,'" one U.S. service member said. "We had to take our posture and then, we're watching Al Jazeera on the news 10 minutes later and...it wasn't what we thought it was."
A Spike in Coronavirus Cases Could Overwhelm U.S. Hospitals By End of March
"What is happening in Italy can happen here—there is no question," a Department of Homeland Security official told Newsweek. "That is why this experience is so jarring because you sort of you feel it is coming, [it's] not here yet, but this is the time when you have to get ahead of that curve."
Coronavirus Causes U.S., Allies to Cancel Military Exercises Around World
The United States and its allies have canceled, postponed and modified joint exercises around the world as the new coronavirus pandemic continued to grip the international community.
Seattle Mayor Calls COVID-19 Among 'Most Transformative' Events
"I think the most important thing the federal government needs to be focusing on is making sure that every city in America, large and small, has a playbook," said Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan.
Coronavirus Causes Washington School Closures, Companies to Take Action
U.S. health officials' claims that the risk of the virus is low to the general public hasn't curbed concern about COVID-19.
DoD Expects Coronavirus Will 'Likely' Become Global Pandemic in 30 Days
A senior Pentagon official told Newsweek the DoD is concerned that service members returning home could "inadvertently" spread the virus to the U.S.
Exclusive: U.S. Citizen Kidnapped By Taliban Group in Afghanistan
A U.S. government contractor has been captured by the Taliban-aligned Haqqani network in Afghanistan's Khost province and is being held hostage by the Islamist militant group.
Kobe Bryant and His Daughter Killed in California Helicopter Crash
Bryant, 41, was travelling with passengers in his private helicopter earlier this morning when the chopper experienced issues and crashed.
Exclusive: U.S. Warns Its Troops in Germany Face 'Possible Imminent Attack'
The U.S. military said "an unknown Jordanian extremist" who is "a loyalist to the Jordanian kinglet" may be plotting to attack Tower Barracks in Grafenwohr or Tower Barracks, Dulmen, according to a report seen by Newsweek.
Why Donald Trump Can Use the CIA Against Iran Despite War Powers Vote
What can the president do and who does he have to tell? The killing of Iranian General Soleimani renewed the debate over war powers, the military and the CIA.
Iranians Shot Down Ukraine Flight, Probably by Mistake, Sources Say
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 is believed to have been struck by a Russia-built Tor-M1 surface-to-air missile system, known to NATO as Gauntlet, two U.S. and one Iraqi official told Newsweek.