News You Can Use: 04/27/18
National Security
The Supreme Court Appears Poised to Bless Trump’s Travel Ban, The Atlantic
A Law Meant to Punish America’s Foes Is Hurting Its Partners: Mattis, Defense One
John Bolton says National Security Council staff changes are coming, and some employees aren’t happy, Fox News
Trump’s Middle Ground on Iran Deal Sanctions Waivers Is a Myth, Foreign Policy
The Iran Regime-Change Crew Is Back, The Atlantic
Misleading Missile Defense Claims are Inaccurate and Dangerous, Real Clear Defense
National Guard troops at Mexican border may be armed, top official says, NBC
Cloud-y with a chance of progress, Federal Times
Congressional auditors raise red flags on EELV costs, national security launch industrial base, Space News
Senate bill would block sale of F-35 jets to Turkey, Washington Examiner
Trump says North Korea has made major nuclear concessions, The Associated Press
The US Does Not Need New Tactical Nukes, Defense One
The Difference Between a Killer and a Terrorist, The Atlantic
Artificial Intelligence for Policing Stirs Ethics Concerns, Route Fifty
Cybersecurity
DHS Plans To Formalize Bug Disclosure Policy, Nextgov
House lawmakers propose moving cyber defense from CYBERCOM to CYBERCOM, Fifth Domain
Defense Bill Would Send Military Reinforcements to DHS’ Cyber Mission, Nextgov
Defending hospitals against life-threatening cyberattacks, The Associated Press
Report: Insecure Contractor Emails Leave Government Vulnerable, Nextgov
Defense panels want the Pentagon to form a cyber reserve team to help states, Fifth Domain
International probe shuts down cyberattack provider, The Associated Press
A One-Minute Attack Let Hackers Spoof Hotel Master Keys, Wired
Public Health
The Royal Baby Is Lucky He Wasn’t Born in America, Foreign Policy
Are We Prepared For A Killer Flu Epidemic?, NPR
Army issues waivers to more than 1,000 recruits for bipolar, depression, self-mutilation, USA Today
DoD: At least 126 bases report water contaminants linked to cancer, birth defects, Military Times
Benzodiazepines: America’s ‘Other Prescription Drug Problem’, NPR
Experts Question Feasibility of SNAP Work Requirements Plan, Route Fifty
Human Rights & Humanitarian Efforts
Greece: Government Defies Court on Asylum Seekers, Human Rights Watch
Anti-Abortion Row Derails State Department Policy Bill, Foreign Policy
Villagers in Zimbabwe Marange Diamond Fields in Mass Protests, Human Rights Watch
Chemical inspectors reach second site of Douma ‘gas attack’, Al Jazeera
Turkey: Journalists Convicted for Doing Their Jobs, Human Rights Watch
Government & Military Personnel
Why Federal Employees Need a Better Work Experience, Government Executive
Deployed and can’t go to school? You may still be able to get that promotion, Army Times
Where Retirement Is Headed, Government Executive
Protecting the privacy of military children’s medical records, Military Times
Military sex assault reports jump 10 percent, The Associated Press
Posted: April 27, 2018 by Simons Center
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