Far-Right Militias Pose Greatest Threat to US National Security: Experts
"It doesn't seem like it's just individual, lone actors," a former senior Pentagon official told Newsweek, "but very coordinated and well-trained individuals, many of which have served in the military or have advanced weapons and explosives training."
Experts Warn of Inauguration Soft Target Threats, 'Fully Expect Violence'
"We got people now that would be willing to do anything to overthrow the government of the United States, and we got to start treating them like enemies," Russel Honoré, a retired lieutenant general who led Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts, told Newsweek.
Officials Decry Law's Failure to Protect Capitol from 'Hierarchical Plot'
"It should be looked as a conspiratorial type investigation that focuses on organization and planning that predates yesterday's events," a senior law enforcement official describing the Capitol protests as "domestic terrorism" told Newsweek.
Riot Response Hampered by No Clear Federal Chain of Command
"What's most concerning is the lack of preparation here," the DC National Guard member said. "I don't know who in the chain of command dropped the ball. There was no plan and we were not in position when we needed to be."
Exclusive: 9/11-Style Threat to Attack DC Broadcast During U.S. Flight
"It's more likely this is an act to benefit the protests scheduled for tomorrow in support of President Trump," one former U.S. counterterrorism official who specializes on Iran and its allied militias told Newsweek.
Yoga Studio Allegedly Using Religious Exemption to Avoid COVID-19 Closures
Leah Zaccaria, owner of HauteYoga in Queen Anne Seattle, told Newsweek that her business is a "spiritual practice."
Anthony Warner Flew Under FBI's Radar Until RV Image Was Released
"He is either a criminal mastermind or a dude who flew completely under the radar," one law enforcement officer told Newsweek.
Anthony Warner, Nashville Bomber, Engaged in Slew of Mystery Property Deals
Documents obtained by Newsweek show a series of unexplained property dealings between Warner, members of his family, and a 29-year-old Los Angeles woman.
In Nashville Bombing, Suspect's Father and AT&T Building May Be Key Clues
"The fact that the father worked in the same company is definitely a lead investigators would pursue," a senior law enforcement official told Newsweek.
Nashville Investigators Swab Suspect's Mother to Check Suicide Bomb Theory
The incident would likely be a suicide bombing if the DNA of the suspect's mother is determined to be linked to remains found in the RV, one law enforcement official said.
Experts Increasingly See Hack on US as Attack, Opening Way for Retaliation
"Accessing the system was unauthorized and illegal, changing the code with malicious intent was an attack," a cybersecurity expert familiar with the situation told Newsweek.
US Reliance on Commercial Software Makes It Susceptible to Future Attacks
"The very hard problem is the defender has to defend every possible entry point, a highly resourced and skilled adversary just needs to find one way," Carnegie Mellon's Art Manion told Newsweek.
Biden to 'Impose Substantial Costs' on Those Behind SolarWinds Hack
"Our adversaries should know that, as President, I will not stand idly by in the face of cyber assaults on our nation," President-elect Joe Biden said in a statement sent to Newsweek by his transition team.
Vets Call on Crenshaw to Resign for Alleged Role in Disparaging Female Vet
"It's clear: Dan Crenshaw is not morally fit to be a member of the House of Representatives," the progressive veterans group Common Defense said in a statement.
US Treasury Hack Info May Have Helped Russia Tycoons Dodge Sanctions
"You would not have all the various secure systems of communication that the United States has if you were not concerned that this information might go where it's not intended," former OFAC official Peter Kucik told Newsweek.
NATO Assessing Damage from SolarWinds Hack, Canada Issues Alert
"For NATO, cyber defence is a core part of our collective defence," an official of the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance told Newsweek in reference to a treaty article that could trigger retaliation for a massive hack affecting allies across the globe.
US Vows 'Swift Action' if Defense Networks Hit by Alleged Russia Hack
"We are in close coordination with our interagency, coalition, industry, and academic partners to assess and mitigate this issue," U.S. Cyber Command told Newsweek. "As is our mission, we will continue to conduct cyberspace operations in defense of our Nation."
US Names Two Iranians Blamed for Ex-FBI Agent's Disappearance, Likely Death
"This is just one step in a long road toward achieving justice for him, but it is an important one," Robert Levinson's family said in a statement sent to Newsweek.
Eric Swalwell Report Fits Bill of China Spy Pattern Identified By FBI
"The greatest long-term threat to our nation's information and intellectual property, and to our economic vitality, is the counterintelligence and economic espionage threat from China," FBI Director Christopher Wary said in public remarks sent to Newsweek.
Prison Company Sues Activist for Writing About Family Separation
They are a business that's dedicated to harm," Candide Group's Morgan Simon told Newsweek. "I lead a business that's dedicated to social change, and investing in the companies and funds that are changing the world.
Dan Crenshaw Linked to Smear Campaign of Female Vet by VA Head: Watchdog
The 68-page report from the V.A. Office of Inspector General stated that three witnesses said VA Sec. Robert Wilkie informed them that Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) gave him information about the female veteran that could erode her credibility.
Biden's Dilemma: Military or Civilian Control of the Department of Defense?
No one in the array of voices Newsweek heard from challenged Lloyd Austin's record but worried if President Donald Trump's choice to seek a waiver for James Mattis set a precedent threatening civilian-military separation.
Iranian Scientist's Killing Part of Dangerous Game for Supremacy in Mideast
Israeli and Iranian officials vowed to Newsweek they would defend their country after the brazen assassination of a top nuclear scientist of the Islamic Republic, while experts linked the killing to a broader power play among competing Middle East rivals.
Ex-VA Official Says Refusal to Discredit Vet over Sex Assault Led to Firing
Former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs James Byrne claims he lost his job because he didn't back an attempt by his boss, Robert Wilkie, to discredit a Navy veteran whose sexual assault allegations he felt were a political plot against him.
Will Trump Tie Biden's Hands with Troop Withdrawals from Afghanistan, Iraq?
"It is absolutely the right thing to do and is grounded on clear fundamental military realities, and is going to help the country," Daniel L. Davis, a retired Army lieutenant colonel and military expert, told Newsweek
Trump Administration Officials Face Tough Time Finding New Jobs
"They're going to turn over some rocks, and they're going to find some genuine criminal misconduct," one former senior Trump administration official told Newsweek.
If Trump Refuses to Leave White House, Secret Service Will Escort Him Out
"The Secret Service would escort him off, they would treat him like any old man who'd wandered on the property," one former official involved in the transition process between former President Barack Obama and Trump told Newsweek.
Pentagon Denies Esper to Quit As U.S. Election Votes Still Being Counted
Esper is second only to commander-in-chief President Donald Trump himself when it comes to authority over the U.S. armed forces, even while election votes are counted.
Democratic Lawmaker Teams Up with Taylor Swift to Spur Young Voter Turnout
"I've always considered myself the unofficial chairman of the Congressional Swifty Caucus," Swalwell told Newsweek. Swift allowed her popular song 'Only the Young' to overlay this pro-Biden campaign video.
DoD to Counsel Republican Improperly Using Military Uniform in Campaign Ads
Republican Rep. Doug Collins, who is challenging incumbent GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler in Georgia, violated DoD policy at least two dozen times last week alone by using images of himself donning his Air Force uniform in campaign ads posted to social media.