‘Chaos Is the Point’: Russian Hackers and Trolls Grow Stealthier in 2020
Date: 10 January 2020
By Matthew Rosenberg, Nicole Perlroth and David E. Sanger
Matthew Rosenberg
While U.S. cyberdefenses have improved since 2016, many of the vulnerabilities exploited four years ago remain. And attacks are getting more sophisticated.
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Stephanie Grisham: Trump’s Press Secretary Who Doesn’t Meet the Press
Date: 11 January 2020
By Michael M. Grynbaum and Katie Rogers
Michael
A presidency in crisis, a nation on the brink of war — and a White House press secretary who was largely out of sight.
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Trump Says 4 Embassies Had Been Targeted by Iranians
Date: 10 January 2020
By Katie Rogers
Katie Rogers
The president also asserted that he did not believe American citizens had a right to more details on the intelligence that prompted the killing of an Iranian general.
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Tom Steyer Qualifies for Democratic Debate With Two Surprising Polls
Date: 10 January 2020
By Maggie Astor and Nick Corasaniti
Maggie Astor
Mr. Steyer will join five other candidates onstage on Tuesday after registering double-digit support in Nevada and South Carolina.
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Iran Is Expected to Announce Cause of Ukrainian Jet Crash
Date: 11 January 2020
By Niraj Chokshi and Anton Troianovski
Niraj Chokshi
The announcement comes as American and allied intelligence assessments have suggested that Iranian missiles brought down the plane, most likely by accident.
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In Plane Crash, a Day of Blame: Ukraine Weighs In and Iran Mulls Announcement
Date: 10 January 2020
Ukraine’s main intelligence agency said it had narrowed down the possible causes of the crash to a missile strike or a terrorist act. And Iran may announce its own findings.
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What Should We Cover in 2020?
Date: 10 January 2020
By Jill Cowan
Jill Cowan
Friday: Tell us what you want to know more about this year. Also: Why Eric Garcetti’s endorsement of Joe Biden matters; and Disney moms.
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Army Denies Request by Soldier Pardoned by Trump, Setting Up Showdown
Date: 10 January 2020
By Dave Philipps
Dave Philipps
Maj. Mathew L. Golsteyn, once charged with murder, had asked that the Army restore his Special Forces tab, which denotes membership in the elite Green Berets force.
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Iran, Boeing, Puerto Rico: Your Friday Briefing
Date: 10 January 2020
By Chris Stanford
Chris Stanford
Here’s what you need to know.
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U.S. Unsuccessfully Tried Killing a Second Iranian Military Official
Date: 10 January 2020
By Eric Schmitt, Edward Wong and Julian E. Barnes
Eric Schmitt
A failed airstrike in Yemen was aimed at Abdul Reza Shahlai, an official with Iran’s Quds Force and an organizer of financing for regional militias supported by Iran.
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