News You Can Use: 04/07/17
National Security
U.S. Hits Syrian Airbase With Scores of Cruise Missiles, Defense One
Trump Removes Stephen Bannon From National Security Council Post, The New York Times
Bannon’s Out. But Did H.R. McMaster Win?, The New York Times
Lawmakers introduce bill to end warrantless phone searches at border, The Hill
9 questions to ask after a terrorist attack, Brookings
Improving Border Security and Public Safety, Department of Homeland Security
Post-9/11 Intel Sharing Needs Fine-Tuning, IGs Say, Defense One
Schiff: White House documents will be shown to intelligence panels, Politico
US nuclear commander says Washington must respond to Russia’s treaty violation, Washington Examiner
We Want It, What Is It? Unpacking Civilian Control of the Military, The Strategy Bridge
National Security Council No. 2 offered post in Singapore, CNN
Is Trump Russia’s Useful Idiot, or Has He Been Irreparably Compromised?, Foreign Policy
Chinese grab for U.S. money transfer giant sets off alarms, Politico
Cybersecurity
Health Industry Needs Government Go-To For Cyber Threats, Expert Says, Nextgov
China’s Information Warriors Are Growing More Disciplined, Say US Cyber Leaders, Defense One
Oversight Committee Mulls A Cyber-Only Digital Service, Nextgov
North Korea-linked hackers are attacking banks worldwide, CNN
Coming soon: Sweeping personnel changes for Marine cyber operators, Marine Corps Times
Report: China-based cyber campaign targeting managed IT, cloud services, The Hill
Public Health
CDC: 51 US Pregnancies Had Zika-Related Defects in 2016, Medscape
Cancer researchers worry immunotherapy may hasten growth of tumors in some patients, Stat
Scientists Finally Understand Why Deep Breathing Physically Reduces Stress, Government Executive
Homeopathic remedies harmed hundreds of babies, families say, as FDA investigated for years, Stat
Education At Home & Abroad
2 Education Dept. Picks Raise Fears on Civil Rights Enforcement, The New York Times
Remove Barriers to Syrian Refugee Education, Human Rights Watch
Human Rights & Humanitarian Efforts
Syria Chemical Attack Exposes Western Differences on Trump Stance, The Wall Street Journal
Worst Chemical Attack in Years in Syria; U.S. Blames Assad, The New York Times
U.N. expands civilian camps as air strikes resume on Mosul, Reuters
Refugees recount South Sudan attack: ‘If you ran, you got shot’, Reuters
Israel/Palestine: Rights Workers Denied Gaza Access, Human Rights Watch
Government & Military Personnel
Shutdown Crisis Looms for GOP, Government Executive
Rebooting Workplace Harassment Prevention Efforts, Government Executive
Contractors Resist Push to Post Contracts Online, Government Executive
The Un-Perk: Some Federal Executives Have to Buy Their Own Business Cards, Government Executive
Victim Advocates: Critical Members of Sexual Assault, Prevention Response, DoD News
Where to Read the Nitty-gritty Details of White House Employees’ Personal Finances, Government Executive

Posted: April 7, 2017 by Simons Center
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