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Afghan villagers watch as U.S. Army and Afghan National Army soldiers patrol. (AP)

The Taliban pre-empting the surge

Intelligence suggested the Taliban were not going to wait for the spring thaw to intensify their operations.
Jan 22nd - 2:18am | Read More

National Security Roundup - J.J. Green

Intel Director: Cyber security a huge threat
The Director of National Intelligence is on Capitol Hill testifying about the threats facing the United States.
updated: Feb 2nd - 1:36pm

Another aviation threat may be unfolding
Top officials have been warned that a follow-up to the Christmas Day attempted bombing may occur.
updated: Jan 21st - 7:32am

Low budget cyber attack could create chaos in U.S.
The Internet has spawned a huge hole in cyberspace that threatens the very heart of government operations, the financial system and even critical national security functions.
updated: Jan 13th - 9:53am

Embedded in Afghanistan
WTOP's J.J. Green reports from Afghanistan where he's embedded with a special Air Force intelligence unit.
updated: Jan 2nd - 9:07am

Syria suspected of concealing nuclear activity
The International Atomic Energy Agency and Syria are walking a tightrope and appear to be headed toward a collision over two nuclear sites where undeclared uranium was recently found.
updated: Nov 19th - 4:41am

CIA wins turf battle over DNI: But is it over?
The Central Intelligence Agency and the Director of National Intelligence have been butting heads over whose job it is to be the leader of the intelligence community.
updated: Nov 16th - 5:14am

Out in the cold: Intel agent says U.S. 'betrayed' her
Sabrina De Sousa was one of 26 U.S. agents and accused of planning and carrying out the operation known as an "extraordinary rendition" against someone thought to be one of Italy's most dangerous terrorists.
updated: Nov 10th - 1:31pm

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Federal Air Marshals in a Post-Sept. 11 World

As the nation observes the 7th anniversary of 9/11, WTOP examines how airplane safety has evolved since Sept. 11, 2001.

9/11 Remembered by Fairfax County

Fairfax County police, fire and government officials remember September 11 with a bagpipe procession, singing of the national anthem and a flower laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial grove.

Hidden Hunter

WTOP's J.J. Green talks about his experience aboard the USS Miami.

Today's America on Alert Headlines

Senate OKs resolution opposing terror trial in NYC
The New York Senate has passed a resolution opposing trials of terrorists being held in New York City.
updated: 47 minutes ago

Father of NY terror plot suspect pleads not guilty
The father of an airport driver accused of trying to cook up homemade bombs in a Colorado hotel for an attack on New York City pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he tried to get rid of chemicals and other evidence, prosecutors said.
updated: 52 minutes ago

Palin: Obama administration mishandling terrorism
Sarah Palin says the recent attempted bombing of an airliner on Christmas Day was evidence that the Obama administration doesn't understand the war on terror.
updated: Feb 6th - 9:43pm

Court: Man can't sue prosecutor over terror case
A man whose conviction on terrorism charges in Detroit was thrown out cannot sue the prosecutor for misconduct.
updated: Feb 3rd - 12:16pm

Court: Sentence for millennium plotter too lenient
The long legal battle of an al-Qaida-trained terrorist convicted in an attempted bombing on the millennium has taken another turn after an appeals court threw out his sentence and removed the trial judge from the case.
updated: Feb 3rd - 7:57am

Officials: FBI cracked bomb suspect through family
The Nigerian man accused of trying to use a bomb hidden in his underwear to bring down a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day has been cooperating with investigators since last week, discussing his contacts in Yemen and providing intelligence in multiple terrorism investigations, officials said Tuesday.
updated: Feb 2nd - 9:39pm

Court: Sentence for millenium plotter too lenient
A federal appeals court says a 22-year prison sentence is too lenient for an al-Qaida-trained terrorist convicted of plotting to bomb Los Angeles International Airport at the turn of the millennium.
updated: Feb 2nd - 1:46pm

DC Metro police hold anti-terror drill
Police conducted an anti-terrorism drill at one of the Washington subway system's busiest stations, launching a new initiative aimed at deterring terrorist activity.
updated: Feb 2nd - 12:18pm

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