National Security

New Global Progress Action Survey Reveals Support for Environment and Jobs Agenda

A new poll from Global Progress Action and YouGov reaches respondents in more than 10 countries, revealing international support for employment-generating investment in carbon-free and green technology industries.

CAP Action’s Mara Rudman on the War in Ukraine

Colin sits down with Mara Rudman, executive vice president of policy at CAP Action, to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the war's international impact.

Johan Hassel on the 1-Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine

Johan Hassel of the Center for American Progress Action Fund joins the podcast to discuss how the United States should continue to respond to the Russian invasion in Ukraine.

Laetitia Avia on Protecting Social Media Users

Daniella sits down with Laetitia Avia, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress and former French member of Parliament, to discuss the danger to democracy posed by Elon Musk's Twitter.

Guns and Political Violence Play Central Role in MAGA Republican Campaign Ads

At least 104 MAGA Republican ads this cycle display and feature firearms or weapons, blowtorches, and even “Tommy” gun auctions, with many including threats against opponents on both the left and right.

What’s the Point? Americans Back Strong Action Against Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine

National security concerns among Americans have risen dramatically since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Voters back President Joe Biden’s efforts to impose economic sanctions and send military aid to Ukraine.

Malcolm Nance on White Supremacy and the Capitol Insurrection

This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Jesse sit down with intelligence and foreign policy analyst Malcolm Nance to discuss the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and the effort to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time.

Trump’s Record on Police Brutality and Peaceful Protests: Making the Problem Worse

Trump has repeatedly advocated police brutality and violence against political opponents. His administration has largely followed suit.

The FBI Botched the Russia Investigation in 2016

The FBI’s timid investigation into foreign interference during the 2016 election cost them a chance to uncover a conspiracy against American democracy in real time.

Impeachment Trial Witnesses: Who the Senate Should Call and What They Know

One look at the list of potential witnesses shows why the president and his allies in Congress are trying to prevent a full impeachment trial in the Senate: The witnesses are capable of providing damning evidence against Trump.

New Year, Same Trump-Induced Chaos, With Mieke Eoyang

This week on "The Tent," Ed and Daniella speak with Mieke Eoyang, vice president of Third Way's National Security Program, about recent events in Iran and the latest updates on the impeachment process.

Impeachment Inquiry 301: Articles Unveiled

This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Ed are joined by CAP Action's vice president for National Security and International Policy, Kelly Magsamen, to discuss the national security implications of President Donald Trump's conduct.

The Trump National Security Crisis

Trump’s False Promises

President Donald Trump ran on standing up for working people against special interests, but as president, he’s only worked to enrich himself and his donors. Now, his false promises are coming home to roost.

– – – Tearline – – – Sept. 14, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump seeks to undermine the Iran Deal, tensions rise with upcoming the Kurdish independence referendum, devastation in the Caribbean after Hurricane Irma, and a look at the Russian government's use of Facebook during the 2016 election.

– – – Tearline – – – Sept. 7, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Dealing with the impacts of hurricanes, the persecution of the Rohingya, a win for the rule of law in Kenya, and more threats from North Korea.

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 31, 2017

In this week's Tearline: A face off in the Doklam Plateau, Mexico offers assistance for Hurricane Harvey, civilian casualties continue to mount in Syria, and Trump's plans to unravel the Iran Deal.

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 24, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump's announcement on Afghanistan raises more questions than answers, U.S. foreign assistance faces cuts on World Humanitarian Day, and how to counter violent extremism.

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 17, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump sympathizes with white supremacists after a terrorist attack in Charlottesville and effectively sews alarm at home as well as abroad in Iran, Venezuela, North Korea, and China with increasingly inflammatory rhetoric.

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 10, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump's threats to North Korea backfire and leave Guam in the crosshairs, an increase in migrant deaths, three elections in Africa that the Trump Administration should be watching, and Mueller impanels a grand jury in Washington, D.C.

– – – Tearline – – – Aug. 3, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump shouts at China over North Korea's latest ICBM launch, the yet-to-be-seen U.S. response to the South China Sea Dispute, and the possible depths of collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia.

Russiagate: The Depth of Collusion

It is now clear there was collusion between the Trump campaign and the Russian government during the 2016 elections. But to what end? This report lays out what we know about collusion and explores the depths to which it may have gone.

– – – Tearline – – – Jul. 27, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump tweet declares via Twitter the intention to bar trangender individuals from military service without telling anyone in the Defense Department, Poland's President surprises the world with a veto, and the Pentagon ignores efforts to cut wasteful spending in the defense budget.

– – – Tearline – – – Jul. 20, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump certifies the Iran nuclear deal that he trashed, chaos in Venezuela, closings at the U.S. Department of State, and the famine that you haven't heard about.

– – – Tearline – – – Jul.13, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Donald Trump Jr.'s meeting with a Russian lawyer, an iceberg the size of Delaware, and other giant messes.

– – – Tearline – – – Jul. 6, 2017

In this week's Tearline: A tale of firsts. North Korea's first intercontinental ballistic missile, Trump's first G-20 summit, and Trump's first face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladmir Putin.

– – – Tearline – – – Jun. 29, 2017

In this week's Tearline: The complex dynamic between the U.S. and India, the “largest humanitarian crisis since the creation of the United Nations,” and torture in Yemen's secret prisons.

– – – Tearline – – – June 22, 2017

In this week's tearline: Is the Trump foreign policy strategy to have no strategy? Shooting down planes, Korea on the horizon, and the massive voter information breach.

– – – Tearline – – – June 15, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Mapping Trump's conflicts of interest around the world, Trump abdicates responsibility to decide Afghanistan troop levels, and Attorney General Sessions' memory gaps.

– – – Tearline – – – Jun. 8, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Nine countries severe diplomatic relations with Qatar, Trump lashes out at London's Mayor following the terrorist attack on London Bridge, and Comey drops the mic.

– – – Tearline – – – Jun. 1, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump pulls out of the Paris Agreement, intentionally undermines NATO, and the memorable handshake.

– – – Tearline – – – May 25, 2017

In this week's Tearline: Trump's bumpy and bizarre first trip abroad, the impending disaster for U.S. diplomacy and national security in Trump's budget, and then there was that orb...

– – – Tearline – – – May 18, 2017

In this week’s Tearline: Trump shares highly classified information with Russia, asks Comey to stop the Flynn investigation, and then there was that massive global cyberattack.

– – – Tearline – – – May 11, 2017

In this week’s Tearline: Trump fires Comey, election results roll in around the world, and Venezuela is in crisis.

– – – Tearline – – – May 4, 2017

In this week’s Tearline: Trump befriends authoritarian leaders around the globe, Tillerson misses meetings, and France gets ready to go to the polls.

– – – Tearline – – – Apr. 27, 2017

In this week’s Tearline: Trump wants to review the Iran deal after he discovers Iran is complying, Mar-a-Lago is featured by the State Department, and Sesame Street goes to Syria.