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Trump taps Rep John Ratcliffe to replace Coats as spy chief
U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 28 he would nominate Representative John Ratcliffe, a Republican who strongly defended him at a recent congressional hearing, to replace Dan Coats as the U.S. spy chief.
It's time for Greece to prioritize Congress
The national security apparatus of the United States is a huge machine that incorporates a myriad of officials - from the commander-in-chief and members of his cabinet, to ambassadors and desk officers, to military and intelligence personnel.
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Reports say Mueller probe now examining possible obstruction
The special counsel appointed to investigate Russian influence in the 2016 presidential campaign is now examining whether President Donald Trump tried to obstruct justice, The Washington Post reported late on June 14.
Accusations of obstruction arose last month when Trump fired FBI Director James Comey.
Trump Being Investigated for Possible Obstruction of Justice
U.S. President Donald Trump is being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller for possible obstruction of justice, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing unidentified officials, Voice of America reported.
Entire US Senate to be briefed on N. Korea at White House in rare move
Top Trump administration officials will hold a rare briefing on Wednesday at the White House for the entire U.S. Senate on the situation in North Korea.
Trump drops Steve Bannon from National Security Council
U.S. President Donald Trump removed his chief strategist Steve Bannon from the National Security Council on April 5, reversing his controversial decision early this year to give a political adviser an unprecedented role in security discussions.
Trumps lambasts 'fools' who oppose better Russia ties
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump condemned Russia critics on Jan. 7, calling those who oppose better relations with Moscow "stupid" people and "fools" in his latest Twitter tirade.
China and Greece look to closer ties, as FM heads to US
Deputy Prime Minister Yiannis Dragasakis continued his visit to China on Friday by holding talks with Vice Premier Ma Kai in Beijing, where both men pledged to strengthen ties between the two countries.
Greek defense minister heads to USA after controversy
Senator blocked annual Independence Day resolution over Kammenos comment
Defense Minister Panos Kammenos heads to New York this weekend for Greek Independence Day celebrations after finding himself at the center of a controversy that led to the US Congress failing to pass a resolution commemorating the start of Greece?s revolt against Ottoman rulers for the first time in 30 years.