Jake Sullivan On Biden Administration's Approach To National Security
4 years, 2 months ago

Jake Sullivan On Biden Administration's Approach To National Security

NPR  

Jake Sullivan On Biden Administration's Approach To National Security In his first broadcast interview, incoming National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan spoke with NPR about how the Biden Administration will approach national security. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: President-elect Joe Biden's incoming national security adviser says the Pentagon has not granted a meeting to the Biden transition team since December 18. In an exclusive interview with NPR, Jake Sullivan said the delays that Biden himself called out yesterday are hurting the incoming team's ability to make plans to manage the pandemic, also relations with Russia, even troop levels in Afghanistan. KELLY: And if you're intrigued, I want to let you know that Scott's going to have much more from that interview with Jake Sullivan, the incoming national security adviser, on tomorrow's Morning Edition and also tomorrow's NPR Politics Podcast.

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Trump says he’s ending Biden’s classified intelligence briefings in payback move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says he’s ending Biden’s classified intelligence briefings in payback move

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump said Friday that he's revoking former President Joe Biden's access to government secrets and ending the daily intelligence briefings he's receiving in payback for Mr. Biden doing the same to him in 2021. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, and stopping his daily Intelligence Briefings,” Trump wrote. He has previously revoked security clearances from …

Trump strips Biden of security clearance, access to intelligence briefings
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump strips Biden of security clearance, access to intelligence briefings

Al Jazeera  

US president says ‘no need’ for predecessor to have access to classified information. United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is stripping former President Joe Biden of his security clearance and ending his daily intelligence briefing in his latest act of retribution against his rivals. “He set this precedent in 2021, when he instructed the Intelligence Community to …

Trump says he’s ending Biden’s classified intelligence briefings in payback move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump says he’s ending Biden’s classified intelligence briefings in payback move

LA Times  

Donald Trump, President Biden and their wives just before last month’s inauguration. President Trump says he’s revoking former President Biden’s access to government secrets and ending the daily intelligence briefings he’s receiving, in payback for Biden doing the same to him four years ago over Trump’s role in the 2021 insurrection. Therefore, we are immediately revoking Joe Biden’s Security Clearances, …

Live updates: Trump presidential transition news, Cabinet pick confirmation hearings
55 years, 2 months ago

Live updates: Trump presidential transition news, Cabinet pick confirmation hearings

CNN  

As President Joe Biden makes a final case for his foreign policy legacy Monday, his incoming successor’s national security team has begun signaling their intention to get rid of nonpolitical career appointees at the National Security Council as they prepare to staff the agency with their own handpicked selections. Yet many career officials now serving on Biden’s NSC now believe …

Incoming Trump Team Is Questioning National Security Council Staff Over Loyalty
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Incoming Trump Team Is Questioning National Security Council Staff Over Loyalty

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump’s team, according to a U.S. official …

Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump team is questioning civil servants at National Security Council about commitment to his agenda

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump’s team, according to a U.S. official familiar with the …

Incoming Trump team questioning civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Incoming Trump team questioning civil servants at National Security Council about their loyalty

LA Times  

Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about whom they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump’s team, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. White …

Trump administration questions NSC staff politics, prompts resignations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump administration questions NSC staff politics, prompts resignations

India Today  

WASHINGTON: Incoming senior Trump administration officials have begun questioning career civil servants who work on the White House National Security Council about who they voted for in the 2024 election, their political contributions and whether they have made social media posts that could be considered incriminating by President-elect Donald Trump’s team, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter. …

US NSA Jake Sullivan To Hold Final Talks With Ajit Doval, S Jaishankar In Delhi On Jan 5-6 As Biden Term Ends
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US NSA Jake Sullivan To Hold Final Talks With Ajit Doval, S Jaishankar In Delhi On Jan 5-6 As Biden Term Ends

ABP News  

Washington, Jan 4 Outgoing US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel to India on January 5 and 6 for a final round of talks with his counterpart Ajit K Doval and other top government officials on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues and to finalise some ongoing initiatives. Sullivan, 48, the youngest national security advisor when …

Joe Biden says working with FBI on bomb threats to lawmakers, Donald Trump cabinet picks
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden says working with FBI on bomb threats to lawmakers, Donald Trump cabinet picks

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the FBI regarding bomb threats and “swatting” attempts made this week against lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. US President Joe Biden and US President-elect Donald Trump Rep. Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a …

Biden says working with FBI on hoax threats to US lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says working with FBI on hoax threats to US lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks

India Today  

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his administration was working with the FBI to address "swatting" and bomb threats made this week targeting lawmakers and several of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Representative Seth Magaziner, a House Democrat from Rhode Island, said on Friday he was targeted by a bomb threat at home, a day after six Democratic …

After Delay, Trump Signs Agreement With Biden White House On Formal Transition Handoff
4 months ago

After Delay, Trump Signs Agreement With Biden White House On Formal Transition Handoff

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday reached a required agreement with President Joe Biden’s White House to allow his transition staff to coordinate with the existing federal workforce before taking office on Jan. 20. As part of the agreement with the White House, Trump’s team will have to publicly disclose its ethics plan for the transition …

Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to manage complex US-China relations in final months
7 months ago

Biden to dispatch adviser to China as he looks to manage complex US-China relations in final months

Associated Press  

BUELLTON, Calif. — President Joe Biden will dispatch his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to China next week as the White House aims to manage the complicated U.S.-China relationship in the Democrat’s final months in office, according to the White House. “These meetings are consistent with efforts to maintain this strategic channel of communication to responsibly manage the relationship and …

Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off
11 months ago

Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday formally began planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November’s general election. Next week, White House chief of staff Jeff Zients — who also chaired Biden’s 2020 transition effort — will lead the first meeting of the White House Transition Coordinating Council, …

Jake Sullivan says the U.S. is engaging with allies, and Russia, on the space threat
1 year, 1 month ago

Jake Sullivan says the U.S. is engaging with allies, and Russia, on the space threat

NPR  

Jake Sullivan says the U.S. is engaging with allies, and Russia, on the space threat Enlarge this image toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images It's been a busy week for news involving the U.S., Ukraine and Russia. Sullivan says the U.S. is responding to Russia's anti-satellite weapon Sullivan is fresh off briefing lawmakers on Capitol Hill about the …

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections
1 year, 10 months ago

Biden picks new National Security Agency head, key to support of Ukraine, defense of US elections

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden has chosen a new leader for the …

Senior Biden staffer involved in 'confidential conversations' with top Putin aides
2 years, 4 months ago

Senior Biden staffer involved in 'confidential conversations' with top Putin aides

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden's national security adviser is said to be involved in 'confidential conversations' with top Putin aides in an effort to prevent nuclear war. United States officials told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday how Jake Sullivan has been meeting with Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy adviser to Putin, and his direct counterpart, Nikolai Potrushev, to warn against escalating …

Kirby to lead Biden’s national security communications team
2 years, 10 months ago

Kirby to lead Biden’s national security communications team

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday named Pentagon press secretary John Kirby to be the new National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications. Kirby “will coordinate interagency efforts to explain United States policy and will serve as a senior administration voice on related matters,” the White House said in a statement. Biden said, “John understands the complexities of U.S. …

Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not receive intelligence briefings
4 years, 1 month ago

Joe Biden says Donald Trump should not receive intelligence briefings

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden said his predecessor, Donald Trump, should not receive the intelligence briefings that are typically given to former presidents because of his “erratic behavior.” US President Joe Biden speaks at the State Department in Washington, DC. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said earlier this week the matter was “under review.” Biden said he believes there is “no …

Biden security adviser vows to consult Israel on regional issues
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden security adviser vows to consult Israel on regional issues

Al Jazeera  

Jake Sullivan tells Israeli counterpart the US ‘will closely consult with Israel on all matters of regional security’. US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser has promised his Israeli counterpart that the United States “will closely consult with Israel on all matters of regional security”, the National Security Council said on Sunday. In a brief statement, NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne …

Law enforcement: We'll be ready for Joe Biden's inauguration
4 years, 2 months ago

Law enforcement: We'll be ready for Joe Biden's inauguration

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The inauguration is designated as a “national special security event," which clears the way …

Law enforcement: We’ll be ready for Joe Biden’s inauguration
4 years, 2 months ago

Law enforcement: We’ll be ready for Joe Biden’s inauguration

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — This time, they’ll be ready. But Plati said they’ve taken into account the siege: “It’s a poignant reminder of what can happen.” And the inauguration will look different from other presidential inaugurations because of last week’s riot, with extremely tight security around the entire capital region. Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said Monday, just hours before he announced …

AP Exclusive: Biden inauguration theme: ‘America United’
4 years, 2 months ago

AP Exclusive: Biden inauguration theme: ‘America United’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — This time, they’ll be ready. But Plati said they’ve taken into account the siege: “It’s a poignant reminder of what can happen.” And the inauguration will look different from other presidential inaugurations because of last week’s riot, with extremely tight security around the entire capital region. DHS Secretary Chad Wolf said Monday, just hours before he announced his …

Why Biden's National Security Adviser Plans To Focus On The U.S. Middle Class
4 years, 2 months ago

Why Biden's National Security Adviser Plans To Focus On The U.S. Middle Class

NPR  

Why Biden's National Security Adviser Plans To Focus On The U.S. Middle Class Enlarge this image toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Carolyn Kaster/AP "We've reached a point where foreign policy is domestic policy, and domestic policy is foreign policy," incoming national security adviser Jake Sullivan told NPR over Zoom on Tuesday. "But I would say this — I believe that the …

Biden's National Security Adviser: Pentagon Hasn't Granted Meetings Since Dec. 18
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden's National Security Adviser: Pentagon Hasn't Granted Meetings Since Dec. 18

NPR  

Biden's National Security Adviser: Pentagon Hasn't Granted Meetings Since Dec. 18 Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Makela/Getty Images Mark Makela/Getty Images The outgoing Trump administration still isn't providing information in the way President-elect Joe Biden's lieutenants feel is appropriate for a team poised to take the reins of power, incoming national security adviser Jake Sullivan told NPR on Tuesday. …

Biden says Trump Pentagon stalling transition, posing risks
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden says Trump Pentagon stalling transition, posing risks

Raw Story  

President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that Donald Trump's appointees at the Pentagon were stalling on the transition and warned that the United States faces security risks as a result. "Right now, we just aren't getting all the information that we need from the outgoing administration in key national security area," Biden said after the briefing. "We need full visibility into …

Biden paints dire picture of US national security agencies
4 years, 2 months ago

Biden paints dire picture of US national security agencies

Al Jazeera  

The president-elect says Trump is leaving key departments “hollowed out” and accused Pentagon officials of not sharing information. President-elect Joe Biden criticised President Donald Trump’s stewardship of the US’s foreign policy and national security apparatus, saying “many of those agencies that are critical to our security have incurred enormous damage”. “Many of them have been hollowed out, in personnel, capacity …

Biden’s Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe
4 years, 3 months ago

Biden’s Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The last time Alejandro Mayorkas faced Senate confirmation, not a single Republican voted for him because there was an open investigation into his management of the U.S. immigration agency under President Barack Obama. “He is a man of great integrity and principle, with an incomparable work ethic, who understands the complexities of this critical agency and the threats …

Biden’s Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe
4 years, 3 months ago

Biden’s Homeland Security pick faces questions on 2015 probe

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The last time Alejandro Mayorkas faced Senate confirmation, not a single Republican voted for him because there was an open investigation into his management of the U.S. immigration agency under President Barack Obama. “He is a man of great integrity and principle, with an incomparable work ethic, who understands the complexities of this critical agency and the threats …

Biden Transition Kicks into Gear, as Trump Acknowledges Dwindling Legal Options
4 years, 3 months ago

Biden Transition Kicks into Gear, as Trump Acknowledges Dwindling Legal Options

News 18  

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to unveil his picks for several top economic positions as early as Monday when he will also finally receive his first classified intelligence briefing, an essential step towards taking control of national security. In contrast to Trump, who largely picked white men for key positions, Biden’s early appointments were shaping up to be highly diverse, …

The Key Point About Joe Biden's National Security Picks: It's Truly The Biden Show
4 years, 4 months ago

The Key Point About Joe Biden's National Security Picks: It's Truly The Biden Show

Huff Post  

Antony Blinken, President-elect Joe Biden's choice for secretary of state, speaks as Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and their other national security picks listen on Nov. 24. Less than 24 hours later, Biden’s team confirmed that reporting and unveiled more appointments, notably Jake Sullivan as national security adviser and Avril Haines as director of national intelligence. Halie Soifer, a former …

America is ready to lead, says Biden as he unveils his foreign policy team
4 years, 4 months ago

America is ready to lead, says Biden as he unveils his foreign policy team

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Joe Biden introduced members of his foreign policy and national security team on Tuesday with a clear message for the world: the US is returning to reassert its global leadership to fight terrorism, control the pandemic, deal with climate crisis, nuclear proliferation and cyber threats. Biden’s nominee for ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, an African American diplomat with …

Opinion: Biden team swimming into Trump’s ocean of troubles
4 years, 4 months ago

Opinion: Biden team swimming into Trump’s ocean of troubles

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Peter Bergen is CNN’s national security analyst, a vice president at New America and a professor of practice at Arizona State University. Antony Blinken, Biden’s choice for secretary of state, is a centrist Democrat well known to foreign leaders from his time in the Obama administration as deputy secretary of state and principal deputy national security adviser. Avril …

President-elect Biden to receive US intelligence briefings
4 years, 4 months ago

President-elect Biden to receive US intelligence briefings

Al Jazeera  

After weeks of delay, the president-elect will now have access to real-time US intelligence. An administration official said Tuesday that Trump has allowed Biden to receive the President’s Daily Brief, the highly classified briefing prepared by the nation’s intelligence community for the government’s most senior leaders. An Office of the Director of National Intelligence official told the Reuters news service …

‘Do What Needs to Be Done’: Trump Allows Release of Aid for Biden
4 years, 4 months ago

‘Do What Needs to Be Done’: Trump Allows Release of Aid for Biden

The Quint  

Joe Biden’s team lauded this decision, calling it a move “necessary to carry out a smooth and peaceful transfer of power” and a “needed step to begin tackling the challenges facing our nation”, NDTV reported. “Today's decision is a needed step to begin tackling the challenges facing our nation, including getting the pandemic under control and our economy back on …

Biden Announces His National Security Team, Includes Special Envoy for Climate
4 years, 4 months ago

Biden Announces His National Security Team, Includes Special Envoy for Climate

News 18  

US President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced his national security team that includes three women and an envoy for climate that for the first time would sit on the National Security Council. The President-elect also announced the nomination of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, the first such official to sit on the national …

Biden announces his national security team, includes special envoy for climate
4 years, 4 months ago

Biden announces his national security team, includes special envoy for climate

India TV News  

With three women and an envoy for climate that for the first time would sit on the National Security Council, US President-elect Joe Biden announced his national security team on Monday. The President-elect also announced the nomination of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, the first such official to sit on the national security …

US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin
4 years, 4 months ago

US agency ascertains Biden as winner, lets transition begin

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The General Services Administration ascertained Monday that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election, clearing the way for the start of the transition from President Donald Trump’s administration and allowing Biden to coordinate with federal agencies on plans for taking over on Jan. 20. Yohannes Abraham, the executive director of the Biden transition, …

Trump finally agrees to Biden transition - but still not conceding
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump finally agrees to Biden transition - but still not conceding

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump came his closest yet to admitting election defeat Monday after the government agency meant to ease Joe Biden's transition into the White House said it was finally lifting its unprecedented block on assistance. "In the days ahead, transition officials will begin meeting with federal officials to discuss the pandemic response, have a full accounting of our national …

Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s top national security and foreign policy team
4 years, 4 months ago

Key lines from the unveiling of Biden’s top national security and foreign policy team

CNN  

Washington CNN — President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top members of his national security and foreign policy team. Biden’s nominees and appointees spoke for the first time since being announced on Monday by the transition team, and many offered implicit rebukes of President Donald Trump and his isolationist and “America First” worldview. I’ve worked for you for a long …

Biden’s foreign policy team: the experts he’s trusted for years.
55 years, 2 months ago

Biden’s foreign policy team: the experts he’s trusted for years.

Slate  

President-elect Joe Biden has spent most of his long career cultivating expertise in foreign policy, so it is no surprise that his picks for three of the top foreign policy positions—Antony Blinken as secretary of state, Jake Sullivan as national security adviser, and Avril Haines as director of national intelligence—are among his closest, most trusted aides on the topic. At …

Biden picks John Kerry for climate envoy on national security council
4 years, 4 months ago

Biden picks John Kerry for climate envoy on national security council

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President-elect Joe Biden has selected former Secretary of State John Kerry to serve as a …

Biden Announces More Cabinet Picks, Including First Latino Homeland Security Chief
4 years, 4 months ago

Biden Announces More Cabinet Picks, Including First Latino Homeland Security Chief

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President-elect Joe Biden announced another wave of senior staff picks for his administration on Monday, including the first Latino person to be nominated for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. “We have no time to lose when it comes to our national security and foreign policy,” Biden said in a statement, adding that individuals nominated are …

Trump bows to reality as Biden shapes historically diverse Cabinet
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump bows to reality as Biden shapes historically diverse Cabinet

LA Times  

The Trump administration yielded to the reality Monday that the presidential election will not be overturned, finally authorizing the start of formal transition proceedings as President-elect Joe Biden moved to make good his vow to appoint a historically diverse Cabinet. Soon after Michigan certified its vote for Biden, a major blow to Trump’s efforts to contest the vote, the General …

Biden Makes Historic Picks In Naming Foreign Policy, National Security Teams
4 years, 4 months ago

Biden Makes Historic Picks In Naming Foreign Policy, National Security Teams

NPR  

Biden Makes Historic Picks In Naming Foreign Policy, National Security Teams Enlarge this image toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Win McNamee/Getty Images Updated at 3:56 p.m. ET President-elect Joe Biden has named six leaders of his foreign policy and national security teams, showing a continued push for historic firsts in his administration. Alejandro Mayorkas, who was a deputy secretary in …

Election 2020 Today: Transition roadblock, Biden's warning
4 years, 4 months ago

Election 2020 Today: Transition roadblock, Biden's warning

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Here’s what’s happening Tuesday in Election 2020 TODAY’S TOP STORIES: …

Trump adviser promises ‘very professional transition’ in White House’s first concession
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump adviser promises ‘very professional transition’ in White House’s first concession

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Trump administration’s national …

Trump aide promises ‘very professional transition’ to Biden administration
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump aide promises ‘very professional transition’ to Biden administration

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump's national security adviser promised a “very professional …

Joe Biden, denied classified intel briefings, to bring in security experts
4 years, 4 months ago

Joe Biden, denied classified intel briefings, to bring in security experts

Live Mint  

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will be briefed by national security experts next week, Biden transition official Jen Psaki said on Friday, amid concerns that being out of the loop due to delays to the transition could be a national security risk. Biden's team is pressing ahead with a transition despite President Donald Trump's refusal to concede the Nov. 3 election, …

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