FISCAL YEAR 2016 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST

Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Authorization Request

The leaders of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Africa Command, and special operations forces testified on their proposed fiscal year 2016 spending for their respective units. They also addressed their efforts to combat terrorists, including ISIS* and Boko Haram. 

* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.

TERRORISM THREAT OUTLOOK 2015

2015 Terrorism Threat Outlook


Diplomats, political experts, and military advisers talked about the terrorism threat outlook for 2015. terrorist threats and best practices in countering terrorism. They also discussed lessons learned in 2014, future threats, and best practices for combating terrorism.

March 18, 2015

Defense Programs and Combating ISIS

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey testified at a hearing on the Pentagon budget and President… read more

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey testified at a hearing on the Pentagon budget and President Obama’s request for authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against *ISIS. They also answered questions on U.S. relations with Russia and Iran.

* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.

CIA DIRECTOR JOHN BRENNAN REMARKS ON INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY

CIA Director John Brennan Remarks on Intelligence and National Security

John Brennan talked about CIA strategy to strengthen intelligence gathering capabilities and international security. He highlighted…

John Brennan talked about CIA strategy to strengthen intelligence gathering capabilities and international security. He highlighted major threats to U.S. national security, focusing specifically on *ISIS. Mr. Brennan in his remarks said that combating ISIS would be “a long-term struggle” and that its terror threat is greatly amplified by social media and new technologies. In addition, he addressed the agency’s strategy to strengthen intelligence gathering capabilities and enhance global security. Charlie Rose moderated the discussion. 

* The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is a militant group that has called itself the Islamic State.

SENATOR TOM COTTON (R-AR) MAIDEN FLOOR SPEECH

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) Maiden Floor Speech

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) delivers his maiden speech on the Senate floor, focusing his remarks on national security and foreign policy challenges facing the United States.