| 单词 | National Security Council |
| 例句 | His estimate came in for ridicule when Stassen presented the task force findings to the National Security Council on December 22. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The Church Committee found notes from secret meetings of the National Security Council and President Eisenhower. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Given time, legions of men are drawn into the game, both ebony and ivory: the Congo’s CIA station chief, the National Security Council, even the President of the United States. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Later that afternoon McNamara drove back to the White House for a National Security Council meeting. Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War 2015-09-22T00:00:00Z The last hurrah for the two aging warriors was sounded during a marathon session of the National Security Council on January 6, 1958, when Stassen proposed a new framework for talks with the Soviet Union. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Gayle Smith, the National Security Council’s senior director for development and democracy, said the announcement means “you’ll see us doing much more to get other countries to step up.” Obamas launch global focus on the education of girls 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z She was Bush's national security adviser during his first term and worked on the National Security Council under his father, President George H.W. Former Secretary of State Rice joins CBS News 2013-01-20T21:01:04Z Sestak, who commanded an aircraft carrier group after serving on Clinton’s National Security Council, has an intensity that is impossible to match, which may have contributed to his reputation as a demanding boss. Joe Sestak still wants to be senator — so he walked solo across Pennsylvania. 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Obama’s National Security Council met Thursday to explore what one official called “old and new options.” Obama Sees Limited Options for Cyberwar in Syria 2014-02-24T22:03:46Z Then The Weekly Standard revealed that Decius was Michael Anton, a senior staff member at the National Security Council, and a news media stampede was on. ‘Charge the Cockpit or You Die’: Behind an Incendiary Case for Trump 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z It establishes the Department of Defense, creates the National Security Council, and separates off the United States Air Force as an independent entity from the rest of the Armed Forces. Weird suburbia: How atomic bombs and UFOs created modern America 2014-03-16T18:00:00Z He also served on the White House National Security Council during Bill Clinton’s administration, first as a director for Russia and Eurasia and later as director for the Balkans. Biden nominates Mark Brzezinski as US ambassador to Poland 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z “This is not just a fight between Ukraine and Russia,” former White House National Security Council official Lt. When Russia was the villain: How this moment echoes the era of Cold War spy novels and ‘Rocky IV’ 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z Knight was detailed from the National Archives and Records Administration to the National Security Council from August 2018 to August 2020. Former staffer: White House politicized Bolton book review 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z A visibly agitated National Security Council is briefing the president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Five Novelists Imagine Trump’s Next Chapter 2018-10-23T04:00:00Z After being denied the release of about 1,700 documents, he did receive 17 pages of meeting notes from a National Security Council oversight committee, from the archives of Lyndon Johnson’s presidential library. When the Oscars really matter: A nominee tries to show how the U.S. aided a genocide 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z This book takes us through her years at the National Security Council under Scowcroft and her disputatious tenure as the Stanford provost, where she slashed budgets and alienated much of the faculty. 'Extraordinary, Ordinary People': Condoleezza Rice's incomplete tale 2010-10-13T00:01:00Z Bolton initially submitted the transcript as required to Ellen Knight, the National Security Council’s senior director for prepublication review of materials written by NSC personnel, on Dec. 30, according to Cooper. White House balks, again, at Bolton plan to publish memoir 2020-06-10T04:00:00Z This book takes us through her years at the National Security Council under Mr. Scowcroft and her disputatious tenure as the Stanford provost, where she slashed budgets and alienated much of the faculty. Books of The Times: A Controversial Figure; Hold the Controversy 2010-10-12T17:03:00Z Bannon’s new White House prominence, including his recent appointment to the National Security Council’s principals committee, makes him one of the country’s most powerful men. Bannon molded Breitbart into a far-right sledgehammer. How it will be wielded in the Trump era? 2017-02-19T05:00:00Z The film includes interviews with Barry Rosen, a hostage; two journalists who covered the crisis; and Gary Sick, a member of the National Security Council under former President Jimmy Carter. What’s on TV This Week: ‘The Walking Dead’ and the Latin Grammy Awards 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Until 2017, he was a National Security Council speechwriter for Susan E. Rice, who was the national security adviser, and President Barack Obama. Orly May, Zev Karlin-Neumann 2018-06-17T04:00:00Z A few weeks later, Avery, now a counterterrorism director at the National Security Council, was asked to flag her professional and personal goals for 2015. On Love: Avery Alpha & Brad Belzak 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Fiona Hill’s memoir of an up-from-the-bootstraps British immigrant who becomes an expert analyst on the National Security Council, only to testify in the impeachment trial of an American president? 10 New Books We Recommend This Week 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z But she has taught about terrorism at Harvard and has served on the National Security Council, and she has spent a fair amount of time talking to terrorists themselves. Private Trauma Gives Jessica Stern Insights on Terrorism 2010-06-29T21:43:00Z “Susan’s got this big reputation for being firm and fierce and direct,” says Gayle Smith, former National Security Council senior director for development and democracy. Susan Rice has spent her career fighting off detractors: ‘I inadvertently intimidate some people, especially certain men’ 2019-10-06T04:00:00Z You may remember the players, especially the disciplined and eloquent representatives of the State Department and the National Security Council. Does an Intellectual History of the Trump Era Exist? It Does Now 2020-10-06T04:00:00Z At the time, the National Security Council was conducting a routine review of the manuscript for classified information. In ‘The Room Where It Happened,’ John Bolton Dumps His Notes and Smites His Enemies 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z “We do have the name of the whistleblower thanks to brave members of staff inside the White House, inside the National Security Council, that came forward and gave us this name,” Wohl said. A Trump booster promised to reveal the whistleblower’s name from his front yard. The neighbors just laughed. 2019-10-02T04:00:00Z That fell to Thursday’s fact witness, Dr. Fiona Hill, the former top National Security Council official for Europe and Russia. From "Survivor" to D.C., women are showing up strong on TV, but does patriarchal America care? 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z But something is definitely up between the U.S. and the Pakistanis, Lockhart insists, as evidenced by hastily called meetings at the White House and the National Security Council. 'Homeland' recap: Plot twist propels drama toward season finale 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z He joined the staff of Ronald Reagan’s National Security Council in 1981. You can’t keep a good culture warrior down: The return of Oliver North 2018-05-09T04:00:00Z During the Clinton administration she was on the staff of the National Security Council. Books of The Times: Jessica Stern?s ?Denial? Returns to a Dark Past 2010-06-24T20:41:00Z Last week, Trump’s 28-year-old policy director, Reagan Hedlund, a former Hill staffer and National Security Council executive assistant tasked with leading the first lady’s initiatives, left her job. A tiny staff. An aide’s abrupt departure. That jacket. Why Melania Trump’s Be Best is off to a slow start. 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z He assigns her to the National Security Council staff, hoping she’ll be a more forceful “office wife” to the president than Condoleezza Rice, the new secretary of state. A Comic Novel About the George W. Bush No One Knows 2019-02-11T05:00:00Z “Just spoke to @POTUS and Gen. H.R. McMaster — contrary to reports they have a good working relationship and there are no changes” at the National Security Council, she tweeted. Scoop. Denial. Scoop confirmed. That’s business as usual for writers covering the Trump White House. 2018-03-23T04:00:00Z Previously, he served as special assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council following 25 years of active duty. The Spy Museum director talks counterintelligence — and living with paranoia 2018-08-31T04:00:00Z “She is happiest when she’s working on things like the marriage campaign,” said her older sister, Kori Schake, a prominent Republican who held a senior position on President George W. Bush’s National Security Council. This Woman’s Job Is to Recast Hillary Clinton’s Image 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z Kellogg had previously been appointed the National Security Council chief of staff and advised Trump on national security issues during the campaign. Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z He was the director of cybersecurity on the National Security Council, as well as the chief of staff of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. Ioanna Kefalas, Alexander Niejelow 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z From there, he worked in the White House under President Bill Clinton as the director for international economic affairs, and served on both the National Security Council and the National Economic Council. ‘The Revenant’ Author Michael Punke Has a Day Job 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z I was a young staffer at the National Security Council, and a terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia suggested growing unrest there. The Mysteries of the American-Saudi Alliance 2020-10-16T04:00:00Z Would, though, that a little longer view of history may have emerged in the National Security Council’s war room when the president made the decision to invade Iraq in 2003. Sept. 11 Memorial Museum Conversation 2012-06-05T16:40:23Z One of the few fictitious characters here, a handsome National Security Council official named Anders Little, starts the book uncertain why he can’t commit himself to a woman. Review: ‘Finale’ by Thomas Mallon Moves Past ‘Watergate’ and Into the Reagan Era 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z Giora Eiland, a retired Israeli general and head of the country’s National Security Council, said international pressure would have little influence. The Israeli military has set its sights on southern Gaza. Problems loom in next phase of war 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z U.S. intelligence supports the Israeli allegation of Hamas operating within and beneath hospitals, a National Security Council spokesman said on Tuesday. Israel Shows Videos of Gaza Hospital Basement It Says Was Used by Hamas 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said that intelligence from U.S.-generated sources supported Israel’s claim that Hamas has tunnels under Al-Shifa and other hospitals. U.S. Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospitals, Endorsing Israel’s Allegations 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z It included signatories from more than 40 agencies, including the FBI and the National Security Council. Biden’s pro-Israel stance angers young voters who could cost him the 2024 election 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The letter includes signatories from more than 40 agencies, including the FBI and the National Security Council, and points to public polling that shows robust support for a cease-fire to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. Hundreds of federal workers protest Biden’s approach to Israel-Hamas conflict 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Speaking to reporters on Monday, Wellington Koo, head of Taiwan's National Security Council, said China "definitely" did not want Gou running given he could split the opposition vote. Foxconn founder Terry Gou qualifies to run for Taiwan president 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said “many, many thousands” have died. U.S. largely coming up empty in full-court diplomatic press with Israel and Arab world 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The United States has intelligence that shows that Hamas has been using hospitals in Gaza, including Al-Shifa, as command centers and ammunitions depots, a spokesman for the National Security Council said on Tuesday. U.S. Says Hamas Operates Out of Gaza Hospitals, Endorsing Israel’s Allegations 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The Philippine National Security Council said it would issue a statement soon on the resupply mission. China coast guard urges Philippines to stop infringing on sovereignty 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The National Security Council later said that Israel was “not responsible” and cited intelligence indicating that the explosion was caused by a misfired rocket from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Israel calls for AP, CNN, Reuters, New York Times to investigate Hamas-attack photographers 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Israel will begin to implement daily four-hour military pauses in areas of northern Gaza, US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. US says Israel to begin daily four-hour military pauses in Gaza 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the first humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announcing each four-hour window at least three hours in advance. Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z But Dmitri Kuvalin, a member of the Russian National Security Council’s scientific advisory board who studies Russian industry at the Institute for Economic Forecasting, still sees science as a bridge. Scientists in Russia struggle in a world transformed by its war with Ukraine 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the first daily humanitarian pause would be announced Thursday and that the Israelis had committed to announcing each four-hour window at least three hours in advance. Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House says 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The order directs the National Security Council to create rules for the military’s use of AI. Key takeaways from Biden’s massive executive order on artificial intelligence 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z In the late 1990s, Mr. Bader led the East Asia portfolio for the National Security Council under President Bill Clinton, a role he reprised a decade later under Mr. Obama. Jeffrey A. Bader, Who Helped Steer Obama’s ‘Pivot’ to Asia, Dies at 78 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z In Washington, a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said it was aware of Nasrallah’s speech but would not engage in “a war of words”. Israel strikes Gaza ambulance; Netanyahu rejects halt without hostage release 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the evacuees crossed into Egypt and are in addition to five Americans or dual citizens who arrived earlier. 74 Americans pulled from Gaza, says Biden 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby called Putin’s allegation “classic Russian rhetoric,” adding that “the West had nothing to do with this.” Israeli envoy to Russia says Tel Aviv passengers hid from weekend airport riot in terminal 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z “A few U.S. military officers with relevant experience to the operation the Israelis are conducting” have been dispatched to Israel, White House National Security Council spokesman John F. Kirby said last week. What the U.S. is telling Israel about a Gaza ground invasion — and what Israel is hearing 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Asked about Russia's claims at a White House briefing, John Kirby, spokesperson for the US National Security Council, described them as "classic Russian rhetoric". US rejects Putin claim that West organised anti-Jewish airport mob 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z Alex Gray, a former China policy hand at the White House National Security Council, said China has exploited the Pentagon’s desire for military talks. Chinese generals rattle sabers at U.S. on war over Taiwan 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z “This is not about someone’s faith,” said White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Mission impossible? Biden says Mideast leaders must consider a two-state solution after the war ends 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z The White House National Security Council told Reuters it had nothing to confirm when asked about the possible visit. Saudi defense minister expected to visit White House on Monday -Axios 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby called a humanitarian pause "a temporary and local agreement to stop the fighting long enough to do some discrete task." Israel rebuffs allies’ calls to ‘pause’ Gaza assault in first open disagreement 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z It’s a development that U.S. national security officials believe reflects Russia’s morale problems 20 months into its grinding invasion of Ukraine, said White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Russia executing its own soldiers for not following orders, White House says 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z The White House’s National Security Council and Commerce Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. DeSantis is sending some weapons to Israel in move that could bolster him in the GOP primary 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z In Washington, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters the U.S. could not verify the one-day death toll. U.N. warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Tzahi Hanegbi, the head of Israel’s National Security Council, tweeted Wednesday that he is “pleased to say that Qatar is becoming an essential party and stakeholder in the facilitation of humanitarian solutions.” Live updates | Relief operations in Gaza in jeopardy as Israeli airstrikes increase 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z In Washington, John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, also bristled at the attempt to place the conflict in context. Amid criticism, Biden administration makes plea for civilians trapped in Gaza under Israeli bombardment 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z And John Kirby, a spokesperson for the National Security Council, said: “Being president of the United States means balancing a lot of priorities and challenges.” White House scraps plan for B-52s to entertain at state dinner against backdrop of Israel-Hamas war 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the call for a cease-fire right now “only benefits Hamas.” Kirby: Cease-fire right now will only benefit Hamas 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z Glynn and the other military officers who are advising Israel “have experience that is appropriate to the sorts of operations that Israel is conducting,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Monday. Pentagon rushes defenses and advisers to Middle East as Israel’s ground assault in Gaza looms 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Jonathan Malaya, spokesperson at the Philippines' National Security Council, said China's actions caused Sunday's collision, even as Beijing's embassy in Manila said the Philippine vessels were "trespassing" at the shoal. Philippines labels China as an 'aggressor' fanning tensions in the South China Sea 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z In Washington, the White House National Security Council echoed Biden, saying the U.S. assessment was based on analysis of overhead imagery, intercepts and open source information. Biden says Gaza militants appear to be behind hospital blast as anti-Israel protests spread 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. believes Kim is seeking sophisticated Russian weapons technologies in return for the munitions to boost North Korea’s military and nuclear program. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in North Korea, Russian state media say 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the US and Israel stood for the rule of law, "unlike Hamas". Israel Gaza: Biden's visit is a high-stakes gamble 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Tzahi Hanegbi, head of Israel’s National Security Council, suggested entry of aid also depended on the return of hostages held by Hamas. Source: President Mahmoud Abbas cancels planned meeting with President Biden after hospital strike 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z “It’s still sitting in a Qatari bank. All of it. Every dime of it,” White House National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby told reporters last week, declining to elaborate. Biden fails to satisfy critics of $6 billion Iran deal, pressure mounts to permanently freeze funds 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a statement that "we have no new travel to announce." Potential Biden trip to Israel rife with security, political challenges 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "We have no new travel to announce," said National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson. US, Israelis discussing potential Biden visit to Israel, source says 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z The comments were echoed by White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, who told Fox News that the White House was worried about "a potential escalation or a widening of this conflict." Conflict in Middle East could escalate, U.S. officials warn 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Pyongyang has supplied up to 1,000 containers of "equipment and munitions" in "recent weeks", National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby said. North Korea sending Russia military equipment, US claims 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z In Washington, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the Russian action amounted to a "new offensive", showing that Russia was in no way ready to give up its campaign. Russian forces pound Avdiivka for fourth straight day 2023-10-14T04:00:00Z John Kirby, a spokesperson for the National Security Council, said that Israel’s blockade was for now preventing the U.S. government from transporting its citizens out of Gaza. Trapped in Gaza, Palestinian Americans say they feel abandoned 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the U.S. believes Kim is seeking sophisticated Russian weapons technologies in return for the munitions to boost North Korea’s military and nuclear program. US says North Korea delivered 1,000 containers of equipment and munitions to Russia for Ukraine war 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Thursday said he could not confirm the reports about the source of the rockets being used by Hamas. North Korea denies its weapons used by Hamas against Israel 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z “Israel can make sure that no one lives in Gaza, if that’s what it takes,” said Eiland, the former head of the National Security Council. In its quest to crush Hamas, Israel will confront the bitter, familiar dilemmas of Mideast wars 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Wednesday said there are a “very small number” of Americans believed to be held hostage by Hamas following the terror attacks on Israel. White House says ‘very small number’ of Americans held hostage by Hamas, warns death toll will rise 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z “We condemn this incident and all violence perpetrated against foreign diplomatic staff working in the United States,” White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said. White House condemns a violent crash at the Chinese Consulate in San Francisco 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z “On Iran, let me start by saying no question that there’s a degree of complicity here. Iran has been supporting Hamas for many, many years,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Monday. Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel raises questions about the influence of its sponsor, Iran 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Giora Eiland, a former head of Israel's National Security Council, said airstrikes in Gaza "seemed very similar to previous Israeli operations" but that these tactics had not neutralised Hamas in the past. After Hamas attack, Israeli retaliation tactics raise Gaza invasion fears 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, confirmed Monday evening that the first batch of military aid in the wake of the violent assault by Hamas militants is “making its way” to Israel. U.S. begins delivering munitions to Israel as the American death toll rises to 11 in Hamas attacks 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said that "these funds have absolutely nothing to do with the horrific attacks" and added that this was "not the time to spread disinformation." What have US presidential candidates said about Hamas' attack on Israel? 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Nine US citizens were killed, a spokesperson for the country's National Security Council has said. Hamas Israel attacks: The international victims of the assault on Israel 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z "It looks quite similar to what happened at that time," said retired General Giora Eiland, a former head of Israel's National Security Council. Israel's security forces face questions after Hamas attack lays bare intelligence gaps 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Adrienne Watson, a spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council, said she could not directly address Republican criticism due to federal restrictions. The Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas’ attack on Israel 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson disputed money was put toward Hamas, saying on X that “not a single cent from these funds has been spent.” Biden’s Middle East policies taking center stage in wake of surprise attack on Israel 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said that there was “never any justification for terrorism.” Scalise calls for Biden to be held accountable for Hamas attack 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z "The United States unequivocally condemns the unprovoked attacks by Hamas terrorists against Israeli civilians. There is never any justification for terrorism," said White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson. Israel 'at war' as Hamas unleashes surprise attack from Gaza 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Spokespeople for the National Security Council and the Bureau of Industry and Security, the arm of the Commerce Department that oversees export controls, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. US lawmakers press White House for tougher enforcement of China chip rules 2023-10-06T04:00:00Z John Kirby, National Security Council spokesperson, told reporters that forcing Ukraine to go without U.S. aid for even a short period could allow for Russia to move in. White House warns what lapse in Ukraine aid would give Russia openings 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, on Friday described the Serbian troop movement as an “unprecedented staging of advanced Serbian artillery, tanks and mechanized infantry units.” Serbia says it has reduced army presence near Kosovo after US expressed concern over troop buildup 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Speaking on Friday, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby described the "large military deployment" of sophisticated tanks and artillery as "a very destabilising development". US urges Serbia to withdraw troops from Kosovo border as tensions rise 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z "We urge continued humanitarian access to Nagorno-Karabakh for all those in need," White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said. Thousands flee Karabakh to Armenia, death toll rises in fuel depot blast 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Some offices, such as the National Security Council, continued at full strength, while others like the Office of Management and Budget were scaled back sharply. US government shutdown: What closes, what stays open? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z "This move is good in the interim," a National Security Council spokesman said Wednesday. With shutdown looming, GOP's comic-book villains push America to the abyss 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby called the Ukrainian president “our best messenger” in persuading U.S. lawmakers to keep vital U.S. money and weapons coming. Zelenskyy returns to Washington to face growing dissent among Republicans to US spending for Ukraine 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Biden was unsettled about accepting terms for the plea from those responsible for the deadliest assault on the United States since Pearl Harbor, a White House National Security Council official said. A panel finds torture made a 9/11 defendant psychotic. A judge will rule whether he can stand trial 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Several of the Iranian American prisoners, who hold dual citizenship, had been moved from the notorious Evin prison to a hotel last month, according to officials at the State Department and the National Security Council. Who Are the 5 American Detainees Released From Iran? 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Wednesday that North Korea would face consequences if it supplies arms to Russia. No sign of Kim Jong-un as his Russia visit continues and Seoul expresses concern over Putin meetings 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday that North Korea would face consequences if it supplies arms to Russia. South Korea expresses ‘concern and regret’ over military cooperation talks between Kim and Putin 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z “What is being pursued here is an arrangement wherein we secure the release of 5 wrongfully held Americans,” said Adrienne Watson, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council. U.S. moves to advance prisoner swap deal with Iran and release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said on Monday that arms negotiations between Russia and the North Korea are actively advancing. Kremlin says 'nothing to say' on possible visit by North Korea's Kim 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson noted Monday that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu traveled to Pyongyang last month and tried to persuade North Korea to sell artillery ammunition to Russia. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, U.S. official says 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that Russia's defence minister recently travelled to North Korea to "try to convince Pyongyang to sell artillery ammunition" to Russia. Kim Jong Un to visit Putin in Russia for arms talks 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z “They have achieved some success against the second line of Russian defenses,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Friday. White House sees new Ukrainian progress in counteroffensive against Russia 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Mr Malaya from the Philippines National Security Council says the Chinese are also using hundreds of fishing vessels near the Ayungin shoal, which are in effect militia vessels. Fishing with fear as Philippines stands up to China 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Still, on Wednesday, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said it was too early to call the attempted coup in Gabon a trend. Ousting of Gabon’s unpopular leader was a ‘smokescreen’ for soldiers to seize power, analysts say 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the letters were “more at the surface level” but that Russian and North Korean talks on a weapons sale were advancing. North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin in Russia this month, U.S. official says 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z High-level arms negotiations between Moscow and Pyongyang are now “actively advanced” and may continue in the coming months, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. White House: Russia discussing arms deal with North Korea as war in Ukraine drags on 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z U.S. officials do not believe the Uzbek nationals who used the smuggling network had any terrorist ties or were planning a terrorist attack, said a statement from National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson. US says a smuggler with terrorist ties helped get migrants from Uzbekistan into the country 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Fiona Hill, senior fellow at The Brookings Institution and former senior director for European and Russian affairs on the National Security Council. Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Adrienne Watson, a spokesperson for the White House’s National Security Council, said the United States strongly condemns the launch, adding that it involved technologies directly related to the North’s intercontinental ballistic missile program. North Korea says its attempt to launch a spy satellite failed but vows a 3rd try 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z "Should Venezuela take concrete actions toward restoring democracy, leading to free and fair elections, we are prepared to provide corresponding sanctions relief," a spokesperson for the White House's National Security Council said. Venezuela could receive sanctions relief if it restores democracy - White House 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z "True peace is preserved only by overwhelming force, not by one-sided begging or goodwill," Yoon told a meeting of the National Security Council. North Korea's Kim directs cruise missile test as South Korea-US drills begin 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z Politically, there are pressing reasons to strike some deals, suggested Kurt Campbell, the National Security Council point man on East Asia. No ‘NEATO’ likely, but Biden hopes to use summit to bind East Asian allies 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson confirmed Thursday that the Americans had left prison. Five U.S. citizens 'wrongfully detained' in Iran now out of prison, under house arrest 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z "While this is an encouraging step, these US citizens... should have never been detained in the first place," said National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson. Iran releases US dual nationals into house arrest, lawyer says 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z "The Philippine government will never enter into an agreement where we will abandon our sovereign rights and jurisdiction over the Ayungin shoal," Jonathan Malaya, National Security Council assistant director general, told a press conference. Philippines says 'promise' to remove grounded warship a figment of China's imagination 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “This was like a David and Goliath situation,” Jonathan Malaya of the National Security Council said. Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over water cannon incident in disputed South China Sea 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The floods were “the biggest natural disaster” in Slovenia’s history, Golob said after a meeting of the country’s National Security Council on Saturday. Slovenia has suffered its worst-ever floods. Damage could top 500 million euros, its leader says 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Climate change would no longer be considered an issue worthy of discussion on the National Security Council, and allied nations would be encouraged to buy and use more fossil fuels rather than renewable energy. A Republican 2024 climate strategy: more drilling, less clean energy 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Embassy in Jerusalem and Israel's National Security Council, which is heading up the trial period, declined to comment on the visiting U.S. delegation - including to confirm its presence. Exclusive: U.S. quietly inspects Israeli crossings for its Palestinian dual-nationals 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Sullivan and the prince also discussed the Biden administration’s hopes to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, according to a White House National Security Council official familiar with the matter. Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Sullivan and MBS also discussed the Biden administration’s hopes to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, according to a White House National Security Council official familiar with the matter. Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z This comes at a time, as National Security Council spokesman John Kirby explained to me this week, "when the need for America to represent stability and democracy has never been stronger." Donald Trump unleashed a war against the U.S. government — and now he can't control it 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z “On issues of foreign policy, there’s been a lot of overlapping and mutually reinforcing approaches that we’re taking on with Italy,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Biden is welcoming far-right Italian Prime Minister Meloni for White House talks 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said he was open minded. Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z Gen. Friedrichs is a special assistant to the president and senior director for global health security and biodefense at the National Security Council. White House creates office to target future pandemics, ongoing health threats 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z The goal, John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said at a news briefing, may be to implicate Ukraine should a civilian ship in the Black Sea be damaged in the coming days. Your Friday Briefing 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z "It's unfortunate that a private citizen can meet with the defense minister and have a communication and the United States can't," said White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby. White House looks forward to hearing about Kissinger's China trip 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Russia has laid additional sea mines in the approaches to Ukrainian ports, White House National Security Council spokesman Adam Hodge said in a statement. At least 2 dead as Russia strikes Odesa and other southern Ukraine cities for a third night 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z U.S. officials have information indicating Russia laid additional sea mines in the approaches to Ukrainian ports, said White House National Security Council spokesperson Adam Hodge. Russia warns ships in Black Sea, Ukraine to create temporary grains export route 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z “Our information indicates that Russia laid additional sea mines in the approaches to Ukrainian ports,” White House National Security Council spokesman Adam Hodge said in a statement. White House says Russia is preparing for attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z Adam Hodge, White House National Security Council spokesperson, said U.S. officials have information indicating Russia laid additional sea mines in the approaches to Ukrainian ports. White House: Russia may attack civilian shipping in Black Sea 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z The spokesperson referred further questions to Israel's Interior Ministry, which in turn referred them to the National Security Council in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office, which declined to comment. Exclusive: Israeli bid for U.S. visa waiver hangs on Palestinian-American access test 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z “We saw that she apologized, and we’re glad she did. We think an apology was the right thing to do for those comments,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Pramila Jayapal tries to soften anti-Israel comments but still gets pummeled by Jewish Democrats 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z All matters relating to essential food and water will now to be the responsibility of the National Security Council, which is made up of the country's security chiefs and headed by the president. Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu declares state of emergency over food 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Andrew Tabler, the National Security Council’s former Syria director, called Syria’s decision a “checkmate from Moscow” for the United States and its allies, and another blow to the West’s Syria policy. Syria Authorizes U.N. Use of Border Crossing for Aid, Giving Itself Oversight 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z National Security Council, said in a statement that the U.S. will take all necessary steps to ensure the security of the American homeland and South Korean and Japanese allies. Kim vows to boost North Korea’s nuclear capability after observing new long-range missile launch 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z A spokeswoman for the National Security Council did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday night. Chinese Hackers Gained Access to Government Email Accounts, Microsoft Says 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z Leaked U.S. intelligence documents posted online earlier this year indicated that South Korea’s National Security Council “grappled” with the U.S. in March over an American request to provide artillery ammunition to Ukraine. South Korea’s Yoon pushes for strong resolve against North’s nuclear ambitions at NATO summit 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Leaked U.S. intelligence documents posted online earlier this year indicated that South Korea’s National Security Council “grappled” with the U.S. in early March over an American request to provide artillery ammunition to Ukraine. South Korea’s Yoon pushes for strong resolve against North’s nuclear ambitions at NATO summit 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z What the public does not see is what is happening at the National Security Council, for example. "Putin is stronger today": Russia expert explains how rebellion effort may backfire 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Gen Milley is the principal military adviser to the president, the secretary of defence, and National Security Council. Ukraine counter-offensive will be long and bloody, says US Gen Mark Milley 2023-07-01T04:00:00Z National Security Council, said on Friday that Wagner, working for the military junta that rules Mali, had engineered the departure of a United Nations peacekeeping force in that country to further its own business interests. Dismissing Rebellion as ‘Minor,’ Kremlin Dismantles Prigozhin’s Empire 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z It had released a National Security Council review of the withdrawal on the day before Good Friday and the Easter weekend but declined to release internal Pentagon and State Department assessments. State Department failed to plan, respond fast enough in Afghanistan collapse, new U.S. report finds 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Conley previously served as a director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council. Army combat veteran to take over key election security role working with state, local officials 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z It had released a National Security Council review of the withdrawal on the day before Good Friday and the Easter weekend but declined to issue internal Pentagon and State Department assessments. State Department failed to plan or respond fast enough in Afghanistan collapse, new US report finds 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Few handle it as well as National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Liz Cheney is right: We're electing idiots — and she's a more dangerous idiot than most 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. also used diplomatic channels to let Moscow know it considered the Wagner revolt an “internal Russian matter.” Biden says he is in constant contact with allies over unfolding Russian situation 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z "We have not seen any changes in the disposition of Russian nuclear forces," said a National Security Council spokesperson in response to questions from Reuters. Russia mercenary threat revives concern over nuclear arsenal security 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z At the White House, National Security Council Adam Hodge said: “We are monitoring the situation and will be consulting with allies and partners on these developments.” Russian mercenary chief says his forces are rebelling, some left Ukraine and entered city in Russia 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z At the White House, National Security Council spokesperson Adam Hodge said: “We are monitoring the situation and will be consulting with allies and partners on these developments.” Putin calls armed rebellion by mercenary chief a betrayal and vows to defend Russia 2023-06-24T04:00:00Z About 80% of Wagner's troops in Ukraine have been drawn from prisons, the US National Security Council said at the start of this year. What is Russia's Wagner Group of mercenaries in Ukraine? 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z "The decision of the National Security Council is to bring the guilty to justice, and to get all protective structures in the proper condition." Ukraine to bring officials to justice over bomb-shelter deaths, Zelenskiy says 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Asked about covert Chinese action on the island, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on Tuesday told reporters the U.S. will continue to take steps to thwart it. Cuban officials’ Russia trip concludes with renewed alliance, agreements on oil, wheat, tourism 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z The White House National Security Council and the Cuban government did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the report. US would have 'deep concerns' about China military activities in Cuba, Blinken says 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z “The United States and China are in a sense talking past each other,” said Paul Haenle, a National Security Council official in the Bush and Obama administrations. Why haven’t China and the U.S. agreed to restore military contacts? 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z Establishing military-to-military communications is essential to reduce frictions between the two global powers, Sarah Beran, White House National Security Council senior director for China and Taiwan Affairs, told reporters in a briefing about the trip. U.S. urges China military dialogue despite rebuff to Blinken 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z The Conservative former leader said that on becoming prime minister he had sought to improve the UK's planning for risks by changing government structures, including by setting up a National Security Council. Covid Inquiry: Mistake not to consider range of pandemics - David Cameron 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby described it as the culmination of “hard, grueling, deliberate work.” ‘It was hell’: Hostage freed after years in Africa recounts ordeal and frustrations with US response 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z The National Security Council also declined to comment. Amid US-China rivalry, a landmark science deal faces new scrutiny 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z Asked about Raisi’s Latin America tour earlier this month, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby declined to comment on the Iranian leader or his agenda. Iran’s president meets Cuban counterpart in last leg of Latin American tour 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The government was due to hold a National Security Council meeting, Kyodo news reported separately. North Korea fires two short-range missiles after warning of response to allied drills 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z More recently, the top U.S. diplomat for the Asia-Pacific region, Daniel Kritenbrink, traveled to China last week along with a senior National Security Council official to finalize details of Blinken’s trip. Blinken heads to China this weekend on mission to salvage sinking ties and keep communications open 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z The White House National Security Council did not respond to Reuters questions on whether Bejucal was the venue for those facilities, or whether it remained concerned about the site. Does secretive Cuba base host Chinese spy station? US thinks so 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z One of the most contentious issues was the idea of a National Security Council, which the government eventually abandoned due to disagreements over where it should be housed. Germany to unveil first-ever National Security Strategy 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z Sullivan will also take part in “the first-ever trilateral meeting of the Japanese, Philippine, and U.S. national security advisers” while in Japan, the White House National Security Council said in a statement Tuesday. Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z “We were as forthcoming as we should have been,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at the White House. John Kirby says he was as truthful as possible about Chinese spy station in Cuba 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman, denied the reports earlier in the week, saying they were “not accurate.” China Has Had a Spy Base in Cuba for Years, U.S. Official Says 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z More recently, the top U.S. diplomat for the Asia-Pacific region, Daniel Kritenbrink, traveled to China earlier this week along with a senior National Security Council official. Blinken to travel to China next week, carrying out trip postponed after spy balloon incident 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Iran is providing materials for the plant, said John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman, who added that the facility could be operational next year. A drone factory that Iran is helping Russia build could be operational next year, the U.S. says. 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Monday said that the Trump administration had the “same access” to intelligence about China’s spying operations as the Biden administration did. Biden dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for talks with Japan, Philippines, South Korea officials 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that U.S. intelligence officials believe a plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year. White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory east of Moscow for the war in Ukraine 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z John Kirby, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, told Reuters on Thursday that the report was "not accurate," but did not say what he thought was inaccurate. China: 'Hacker empire' US is 'spreading rumours' with talk of Cuba spy station 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z President Biden’s National Security Council pushed back against reports of the planned facility. China to Build Station That Could Spy on U.S. from Cuba, Officials Say 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z "This report is false and misleading," said a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, referring to an article on the Middle East Eye website. US denies report of nearing interim nuclear deal with Iran 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby did the same thing at the podium when asked about Russia's concerns about Ukraine's expanding military capabilities. Donald Trump has fallen, and he can't get up: This may be the week the Demogorgon is caged 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Earlier in his career, Mr. Leavy was a spokesman for the National Security Council and a deputy press secretary for foreign affairs during the Clinton administration. Who Are the 4 People Running CNN Now? 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters the U.S. “cannot say conclusively what happened” and declined to assess the impact on Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Major dam collapses in southern Ukraine, flooding villages as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said the United States was monitoring the effects of the destruction. Destroyed Ukrainian Dam Floods War Zone and Forces Residents to Flee 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z John Kirby, a spokesman for the White House’s National Security Council, said that he could not comment on who was responsible. Internal Blast Probably Breached Ukraine Dam, Experts Say (Cautiously) 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z At the White House, John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said he would not go beyond the statement that Ukrainian officials made. As Ukrainian Attacks Surge, U.S. Officials See Signs of Counteroffensive 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Vanuatu's National Security Council was "going through the text" and it will next be considered by his government's Council of Ministers, Kalsakau said in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila. Vanuatu says security deal with Australia to be ratified later this year 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Before joining Discovery in 2000, he worked as a press spokesman during the Clinton administration, including at the National Security Council, U.S. CNN's Chris Licht apologizes to staff as questions grow about his future 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z “We need to keep them front and center,” National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said. Unresponsive pilot seen slumped over before deadly Virginia plane crash, officials say 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z National Security Council, said Washington strongly condemns the North Korean launch because it used banned ballistic missile technology, raised tensions and risked destabilizing security in the region and beyond. Kim Jong-un’s sister slams U.S. for criticizing failed satellite launch 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z National Security Council, said in a statement that Washington strongly condemns the North Korean launch because it used banned ballistic missile technology, raised tensions and risked destabilizing security in the region and beyond. North Korean leader’s sister slams US for criticizing failed satellite launch 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z National Security Council, said in a statement that Washington strongly condemns the North Korean launch because it used banned ballistic missile technology, raised tensions, and risked destabilizing security in the region and beyond. North Korea spy satellite launch fails as rocket falls into the sea 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z National Security Council, Adrienne Watson, said the administration was working to enhance an already robust resettlement program for Afghans. The U.S. Left Them Behind. They Crossed a Jungle to Get Here Anyway. 2023-05-21T04:00:00Z Following the trip, discussions that included senior White House National Security Council, Pentagon and State Department officials began on the pros and cons and the details of how such a transfer might work, officials said. Biden’s shift on F-16s for Ukraine came after months of internal debate 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z After convening the National Security Council in October 1962, President Kennedy weighed his options. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z G7 leaders “know that our ability to pay our debts is a key part of U.S. credibility and leadership around the world,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Tuesday. Threat of U.S. debt default upends Biden's trip to the Pacific 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z “Russia has been offering Iran unprecedented defense cooperation, including on missiles, electronics, and air defense,” John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesman, said earlier this year. Russia and Iran ink railroad deal that’s part of a vast transportation route, deepening alliance 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that so far, “we are still planning to leave as scheduled.” Biden, congressional leaders to meet Tuesday for talks on raising the debt limit 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The United States is not a stable leader of peace and security around the world,” said White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Ambitious agenda for Biden on upcoming three-nation Indo-Pacific trip as debt default looms at home 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Since December alone, the United States estimates that more than 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in fighting in Ukraine, many around Bakhmut, the National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby, said this month. As Ukraine Makes Inroads in Bakhmut, Devastation Still Reigns 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Pentagon brass has already warned that it could hurt pay and benefits for troops and U.S. standing around the globe, said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Biden’s reelection pitch that he can govern well faces daunting challenges with debt, border, more 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z “President Xi has made it pretty clear that security trumps development,” said Ryan Hass, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who was director for China at the National Security Council under President Obama. In Xi’s China, Economic Needs May Take a Back Seat to Security 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Speaking Wednesday night at a meeting of the National Security Council, Saied claimed the attack was intended to sow discord and sabotage the tourist season in the run-up to summer. Deadly Tunisian synagogue attack was premeditated and targeted temple, interior minister says 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z An official of the White House National Security Council said they had "nothing to preview at this time." US envoy hoping for progress in talks with Pacific islands ahead of Biden visit 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z “It’s a positive sign they met,” said Paul Haenle, a former director for China on the National Security Council in both the Bush and Obama administrations. China’s Foreign Minister Meets U.S. Envoy, Urges Washington to Reflect 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z But at the Pentagon and the National Security Council, there was a second agenda: arms control. The Next Fear on A.I.: Hollywood’s Killer Robots Become the Military’s Tools 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the Biden administration had not settled on whether sanctions will be issued against the warring generals. Biden issues order setting path for sanctions in Sudan 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z The Joint Chiefs chairman is the highest-ranking officer in the country and serves as the senior military adviser to the president, the defense secretary and the National Security Council. Biden said to pick Air Force general as Joint Chiefs chair 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z The head of Israel's National Security Council, Tzachi Hanegbi, spoke on Wednesday with his counterpart Sullivan, who is set to travel to Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Israel hoping for breakthrough with Saudis during US security advisor visit -official 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z National Security Council at the White House, said earlier this week the U.S. estimates that half of the 20,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine since December were Wagner fighters in Bakhmut. Russia’s Wagner boss threatens Bakhmut pullout in Ukraine 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. estimate was based on newly declassified American intelligence. Russian defense chief wants wartime missile output doubled 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. estimate is based on newly declassified American intelligence. US says 20,000 Russians killed in Ukraine war since December 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z The State Department and the National Security Council said they could not comment on questions about Mr. Akbari. Iranian Insider and British Spy: How a Double Life Ended on the Gallows 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z The papers, viewed by The Associated Press, describe internal deliberations in which South Korea’s National Security Council “grappled” with the U.S. in early March over an American request to provide artillery ammunition to Ukraine. Concerned about North Korea, South’s Yoon seeks more US help 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The White House National Security Council did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Biden to visit Papua New Guinea next month - PNG official 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z The leaked papers showed that the South Korean National Security Council “grappled” with the U.S. last month over the Biden administration’s request to provide ammunition to Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders. U.S., South Korea escalate efforts to deter North Korea nuclear attacks 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The leaked papers showed that the South Korean National Security Council “grappled” with the U.S. last month over the Biden administration’s request to provide ammunition to Ukraine. Yoon downplays accusations of U.S. spying on South Korea 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Returning to civilian life, Mr. Akbari ascended the ranks, rising to deputy defense minister and holding advisory positions on the Supreme National Security Council and other government bodies. Iranian Insider and British Spy: How a Double Life Ended on the Gallows 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z “We can confirm the death of a second American citizen yesterday and extend our deepest condolences to the family,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Wednesday. White House says second U.S. citizen has died in Sudan 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z It was “another in a series of high-profile leadership losses” that the Islamic State cell had suffered this year, John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said. Your Wednesday Briefing 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The leaked papers showed that the South Korean National Security Council tussled with the U.S. last month over the Biden administration’s request to provide ammunition to Ukraine. Bidens welcome South Korean president, wife to White House for state visit amid leak tensions 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z The papers viewed by The Associated Press indicate that South Korea’s National Security Council “grappled” with the U.S. in early March over an American request to provide artillery ammunition to Ukraine. Yoon opens state visit with spotlight on space, mega deals 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z “We have made very clear to both sides that they are responsible for ensuring the protection of civilians and noncombatants,” the National Security Council said. Sudan army: Rescue of foreign citizens, diplomats expected 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z In the war game, lawmakers played the blue team, in the role of National Security Council advisers. Lawmakers war-game conflict with China, hoping to deter one 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z The National Security Council has been providing guidance to the U.S. Opinion | The U.S. must make clear the choice: Oppression or human dignity 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Asked whether the Biden administration should have pulled out U.S. personnel before the fighting, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said there could be a time to look at steps taken “retrospectively.” Nations plan Sudan evacuations amid calls for Eid holiday cease-fire 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. wants to have “regular, routine” consular access to the jailed journalist. US ambassador visits reporter accused by Russia of spying 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z “Our commitment to the Republic of Korea remains ironclad,” the White House National Security Council said in a statement. Pentagon leak details reservations for support of Ukraine from U.S. allies Egypt, Israel and South Korea 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z One of the leaked documents, purportedly produced by the U.S. government, shows that South Korea’s National Security Council in early March “grappled” with a U.S. request that the country send artillery ammunition to Ukraine. South Korea faces ‘Sophie’s choice’ over sending weapons to Ukraine 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the test “needlessly raises tensions and risks destabilizing the security situation.” Jitters in Japan as latest North Korean missile takes flight 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z Under President Donald Trump, Happer served as a senior director on the National Security Council, where he oversaw a controversial initiative to reassess the federal government’s analysis of climate science. Climate deniers ejected from teachers conference for pro-carbon comic 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby sought to downplay Mr. Macron’s remarks on Monday, saying that the U.S. and France have “terrific bilateral cooperation.” Biden blamed for French President Macron’s cozying up to China 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z "We believe that the situation on the ground will not improve without armed security assistance from international partners," a National Security Council official told NPR's Morning Edition ahead of the summit. Will it never stop?: From forever war to eternal war 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Monday that President Biden is receiving regular briefings on the leak. Schumer calls for classified briefing into damaging leak of sensitive documents on Ukraine 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that the Russian government has yet to grant U.S. consular access to Gershkovich. Biden calls family of reporter detained as spy in Russia 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “The president is very much looking forward to that trip and to celebrating the deep historic ties that our two countries and our two people continue to share,” National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said. Biden celebrating diplomacy, his ancestry on trip to Ireland 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “We don’t know what else might be out there,” John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman, said. The Military’s Leaked Secrets 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z In fact, John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesperson, responded to President Xi's proposal this way: "We don't support calls for a ceasefire right now." Will it never stop?: From forever war to eternal war 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z One document said that the South Korean National Security Council in early March was grappling with a request from the United States to provide artillery ammunition to Ukraine. Amid Furor, Seoul Downplays Leaked Pentagon Documents 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which appears to have produced the leaked document, declined to comment, as did the National Security Council. U.S. doubts Ukraine counteroffensive will yield big gains, leaked document says 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z “We don’t know who is behind this; we don’t know what the motive is,” said John F. Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman. Clues Left Online Might Aid Leak Investigation, Officials Say 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Monday urged caution, “since we know at least in some cases that information was doctored.” Leaked US intel: Russia operatives claimed new ties with UAE 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The National Security Council, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the State Department all declined to comment on the memo related to Israel. Israeli spy chiefs led secret revolt against Netanyahu overhaul plans, leaked documents say 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z Later that month, Mr. Arouri began to strengthen ties with both Iran and Hezbollah, visiting Tehran to meet the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. Rockets From Lebanon Point to Growing Hamas Cooperation With Hezbollah 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z “President Biden’s choices for how to execute a withdrawal from Afghanistan were severely constrained by conditions created by his predecessor,” the National Security Council said in its 12-page report. White House blames Trump in defense of Afghanistan withdrawal 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z The review was put together by the White House National Security Council, with help from Mr Biden himself. Joe Biden administration blames chaotic Afghan pull-out on Trump 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Details: The summary, produced by the National Security Council and characterized as part of an “independent review,” largely defended the actions of President Biden and his administration. Your Friday Briefing: U.S. Admits Flaws in Afghanistan Withdrawal 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Biden inherited a depleted operation in Afghanistan from Trump that crippled its response, John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman, told reporters in a press conference on Thursday. Biden report on Afghanistan blames Trump for degraded US operations 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z In a briefing with reporters Wednesday, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said “there’s no reason for China to overreact.” Taiwan’s president meets with McCarthy after warnings from China 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z “There’s no reason for the Chinese to overreact in any way,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Wednesday. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Taiwan president meet as China protests 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said Monday that Ukrainian troops were still fighting in the city. Near Bakhmut, Death Is Delivered Remotely and Watched on Video 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z "We have been pushing hard since the moment we found out the reporter was detained," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters. US pushing hard for WSJ reporter's release from Russia - White House 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson, said that “we don’t think cuts are advisable at this moment given market uncertainty - and we’ve made that clear.” Oil producers’ cuts could boost gasoline prices, help Russia 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson, said that “we don’t think cuts are advisable at this moment given market uncertainty — and we’ve made that clear.” Oil producers’ cuts could boost gasoline prices, help Russia 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z National Security Council, adding, “We’re focused on prices for American consumers, not barrels, and prices have come down significantly since last year.” In Surprise, OPEC Plus Announces Cut in Oil Production 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z Responding to news of the latest cuts, a spokesperson for the US National Security Council said: "We don't think cuts are advisable at this moment given market uncertainty - and we've made that clear." Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z "We don’t think cuts are advisable at this moment given market uncertainty - and we’ve made that clear," a spokesperson for the National Security Council said. OPEC+ output cuts are unadvisable, US says 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z President Biden’s National Security Council issued a statement this week expressing apprehension about the quickly devolving domestic situation in Israel. Foreign policy play: Biden pressures Netanyahu to act as Israel erupts in protests 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z “This is a dark day for journalism and for information about what’s happening in Russia,” said Fiona Hill, a former National Security Council official for Russia matters in the Trump White House. Espionage Charge Adds Hurdle to Freeing a Reporter Detained in Russia 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the Kremlin is planning to send a delegation to Pyongyang to hammer out the deal as the two countries deepen security ties amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Russia attempting to buy North Korean weapons in exchange for food, White House says 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z “As part of this proposed deal, Russia would receive over two dozen kinds of weapons and munitions from Pyongyang,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. White House: Russia, N. Korea engaged in food for arms deal 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told journalists on Monday that Rusesabagina was in Doha, Qatar and would be making his way back to the U.S. Freed ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero Paul Rusesabagina to arrive in US 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z “We’re going to do what we need to do swiftly and boldly to protect our people and our facilities in Syria,” John F. Kirby, a National Security Council spokesman, told reporters on Monday. Biden Officials Hold Off on More Airstrikes in Syria, for Now 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z National Security Council issued a statement calling for compromise, expressing deep concern and stressing that “democratic values have always been, and must remain, a hallmark of the U.S.-Israel relationship.” Netanyahu Delays Bid to Overhaul Israel’s Judiciary as Protests Rage 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z National Security Council, said at a news conference on Monday. Paul Rusesabagina, ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Dissident, Departs Rwanda for Qatar 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z “We are deeply concerned by today’s developments out of Israel, which further underscore the urgent need for compromise,” White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a statement Sunday. Netanyahu moves to ‘avoid civil war,’ delays judicial overhaul plan amid strikes, protests 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Monday that U.S. officials “haven’t seen any movement of any tactical nuclear weapons or anything of that kind” since Putin’s announcement on Belarus. Why does Russia want tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus? 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said he was not aware of any additional attacks over the past 36 hours but cautioned, "We're going to stay vigilant." US will not back off Syria mission despite deadly attacks -White House 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z President Biden’s National Security Council issued on Sunday a statement expressing apprehension about the quickly devolving domestic situation in Israel. White House urges Netanyahu to compromise on judicial plan as protests throw Israel into turmoil 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the United States was “deeply concerned” by the developments in Israel, “which further underscore the urgent need for compromise.” Opposition to Netanyahu plan mounts as unions launch strike 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z National Security Council, said there was no indication Putin intended to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. Your Monday Briefing: Arms Race in Asia 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z So far, Washington hasn’t seen “any indications Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon,” National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said. Ukraine official: Putin taking Belarus as ‘nuclear hostage’ 2023-03-26T04:00:00Z In Iran, domestic media outlets quoted a spokesman for the nation’s Supreme National Security Council, Keivan Khosravi, as saying that Tehran would immediately respond to any U.S. attack on Iranian bases in Syria. Iran-backed fighters on alert in east Syria after US strikes 2023-03-25T04:00:00Z “We are deeply concerned by today’s developments out of Israel, which further underscore the urgent need for compromise,” said National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson. White House urges Netanyahu to compromise on judicial plan as protests throw Israel into turmoil 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The spokesman for President Biden’s National Security Council said this week that Russia was planning new assaults, as well. No Letup in Bakhmut as Ukraine and Russia Brace for Battles Elsewhere 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z “In the first year of this administration, we focused on rebuilding that bilateral relationship,” John F. Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said. U.S. and Canada Reach an Agreement on Diverting Asylum Seekers 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby described the Putin-Xi relationship as “a marriage of convenience,” in which they pool efforts to challenge U.S. leadership, and the Russians “certainly are the junior partner.” Analysis: China’s sway over Russia grows amid Ukraine fight 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Wednesday that the work was nearly complete and that the administration was readying the release next month. US review of Afghanistan withdrawal to be released in April 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z A National Security Council spokesman declined to offer an additional comment this week. Senators Urge Biden to Send Evidence of Russian War Crimes to the I.C.C. 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z A National Security Council spokesperson was not available for comment. Little room for maneuver as U.S.-China ties slide further 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z “This visit is about taking stock of what we’ve done, where we are and what we need to prioritize for for the future,” said John Kirby, a spokesman for the White House National Security Council. Biden’s Canada agenda stacked: NORAD, migration deals likely 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z John F. Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, told American reporters this week that Mr. Biden and Mr. Trudeau had been discussing the issue — and trying to resolve disagreements — for months. Biden and Trudeau Meet for First Summit in Canada 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said if the law were enacted Washington would “have to take a look” at imposing economic sanctions on Uganda. Uganda LGBTQ leader says gay bill threatens homelessness 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z On Monday, as Xi and Putin met in Moscow for more than four hours, John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesman, said it remained unclear whether Beijing planned to provide lethal arms to its ally. U.S. could sanction Chinese firms if Beijing sends arms to Russia 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said efforts to free Woodke were headed by U.S. military, law enforcement and intelligence agencies , working closely with the French. US aid worker and French journalist freed in West Africa 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said “keeping those lines of communication open” is still valuable. US tells China not to overread likely Taiwan president visit 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Asked about Trump’s call for protests, John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council, said officials were “always monitoring the situation here.” With Trump indictment possible, officials on watch for protests 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z The White House's National Security Council spokesman called on Mr Xi to urge his Russian counterpart to withdraw troops from Ukraine. US urges Xi to press Putin over 'war crimes' in Ukraine 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z "For the time being, we see a continuing line on preventing any slowdown in hostilities. Washington, the State Department and the U.S. National Security Council are talking about this openly and officially," he said. Putin to offer 'clarifications' on Russia's position on Ukraine during Xi visit 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z The potential indictment has also caught the White House’s attention, prompting National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby to say Sunday that they’re keeping tabs on the situation. Manhattan DA says he won’t ‘tolerate attempts to intimidate’ amid potential Trump indictment 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z “A cease-fire now is, again, effectively the ratification of Russian conquest,” John F. Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, told reporters on Friday. China’s Leader Will Visit Putin Under Shadow of War-Crimes Warrant 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z “There’s no change in our view with respect to fighter aircraft at this time,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Poland to be 1st NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “And the United States will continue, of course, to support Japan and the ROK as they take steps to translate this new understanding into enduring progress,” said White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. SKorea, Japan business leaders vow to boost cooperation 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said Washington will take all necessary measures to ensure the security of the American homeland and its allies South Korea and Japan. North Korea launches ICBM before South Korea-Japan summit 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby declined to comment when asked Thursday to address the Chinese foreign ministry’s comments about TikTok, citing the review being conducted by the Committee on Foreign Investment. Why TikTok’s security risks keep raising fears 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z The launch compelled Mr. Yoon to chair a National Security Council meeting before departing for Japan. Japanese, Korean leaders move to mend frayed ties at Tokyo summit 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “The Ukrainians are taking casualties. I do not mean to underestimate that,” John F. Kirby, the White House National Security Council spokesman, said on Tuesday. Ukraine Burns Through Ammunition in Bakhmut, Risking Future Fights 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Wednesday that the White House was not concerned by the joint training exercise. US, partners stage military drills amid Japan-S. Korea talks 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said the drone was flying in international airspace and over international waters when the encounter with the Russian fighter took place Tuesday. Russia downplays jet’s encounter with U.S. drone 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z “I would stridently push back on this idea that we’re stepping back in the Middle East - far from it,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z “I would stridently push back on this idea that we’re stepping back in the Middle East — far from it,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z A separate statement from the White House’s National Security Council also called the remarks “false.” Iran claims prisoner swap with U.S., who calls it ‘cruel lie’ 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z On Friday, John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said the United States welcomed the agreement but noted that Washington was not “directly involved.” Iran and Saudi Arabia set to restore ties after mediation by China 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z “It sends a message that Israel is all alone in the region to fight Iran,” said Mr. Guzansky, who dealt with Iranian issues while a senior official on Israel’s National Security Council. Saudi Deal With Iran Surprises Israel and Jolts Netanyahu 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z It showed Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, with a Saudi official and a Chinese official that state TV named as Wang Yi. Iran, Saudi Arabia agree to resume relations after tensions 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z National Security Council member who wrote a paper for the Pentagon seven years ago on undersea warfare, said he estimated then the U.S. had a 15-year lead over China in that realm. Analysis: Nuclear submarine plan aims to give Australia strategic edge to deter China 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z A spokesperson for the National Security Council declined to comment directly on diplomatic discussions but said the Biden administration supports closer ties between Israel and its Middle East neighbors, including Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia Offers Its Price to Normalize Relations With Israel 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z “There is no change to the United States’ posture when it comes to this bilateral relationship,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The National Security Council convened a cabinet-level “principals committee” meeting on Feb. 3 in an attempt to resolve the dispute, the officials said, but Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III continued to object. Pentagon Blocks Sharing Evidence of Possible Russian War Crimes With Hague Court 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby cautioned on Tuesday that it was “just too soon” to discuss “any policy changes or vectors as a result of” the kidnapping and murders by the drug cartels. Sens. Graham, Kennedy call for use of military force to defeat cartels 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby declined Tuesday to comment on the New York Times report, noting that investigations by Denmark, Germany, and Sweden remain active. Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Former Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, now with the National Security Council, is now dean of the administration’s communications team. US State Department spokesman Ned Price to step down 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z A spokesman for the White House’s National Security Council referred questions about the pipelines to the European authorities, who have been conducting their own investigations. Intelligence Suggests Pro-Ukrainian Group Sabotaged Pipelines, U.S. Officials Say 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Adrienne Watson, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council, provided a statement that did not address the Pentagon’s opposition to sharing evidence. Pentagon Blocks Sharing Evidence of Possible Russian War Crimes With Hague Court 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z A few days after the reservists protested, former heads of Israel's National Security Council, including hawkish Netanyahu appointments, urged political leaders to compromise in a letter to the parliament speaker. Two Israels face off as justice overhaul deepens the divide 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z A National Security Council spokesperson said that while Ukraine and the White House "closely coordinate" on military aid, she had no "new capabilities to announce." Exclusive: Ukraine seeks US cluster bombs to adapt for drone use, lawmakers say 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z A White House National Security Council spokesperson declined to comment on the Treasury and Commerce reports, but noted that administration officials have kept Congress apprised on its progress in crafting an approach to overseas investment. Biden expected to tighten rules on US investment in China 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z It was not a “pre-scheduled, long bilateral kind of a meeting,” John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, told reporters. G-20 fails to reach consensus on global agenda amid Ukraine disputes 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z John F. Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said support remains powerful in Congress itself. Biden Challenged by Softening Public Support for Arming Ukraine 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z “Nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of our workforce,” said Maher Bitar, the White House National Security Council’s senior director for intelligence programs, in a statement. Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind ‘Havana syndrome’ 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z John Kirby, the spokesman for the National Security Council, said Monday that “there is just not an intelligence community consensus” on the origin. China says it’s been ‘open and transparent’ on COVID origins 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z “Nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of our workforce,” Maher Bitar, the senior director for intelligence programs on the National Security Council, said in a statement. ‘Havana syndrome’ not caused by energy weapon or foreign adversary, intelligence review finds 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z “We have indications that China may be considering the provision of lethal capabilities to Russia,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Friday, without elaborating on the specific type. China considers sending Russia artillery shells, U.S. officials say 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Polish President Andrzej Duda told a National Security Council earlier Friday he was happy that Poland was the first nation to offer the advanced tanks to Ukraine. Live: Live updates | Russia Ukraine War Anniversary 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z But Ivan Kanapathy, a former China director for the National Security Council, said that most of what Russia needed for its weapons were less advanced chips, which are manufactured in plenty in China. China’s Economic Support for Russia Could Elicit More Sanctions 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Amid the flurry of exchanges, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and head of the National Security Council Wellington Koo were in Washington on Tuesday for what are believed to be security meetings. China blasts Pentagon official’s Taiwan visit, military ties 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Speaking in a meeting with the National Security Council in comments the presidency later published online, Saied said the influx of irregular migrants to Tunisia must quickly be ended. Tunisian president says migration to Tunisia aimed at changing demography 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Asked by a reporter on Friday if Biden might include stops beyond Poland, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby replied, “Right now, the trip is going to be in Warsaw.” Biden in Kyiv to show solidarity as Ukraine war nears 1 year 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z During the administration of President Jimmy Carter, he served as associate White House press secretary and spokesman for the National Security Council. Jerrold Schecter, Time magazine correspondent and author, dies at 90 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z They declassified another 34 in full after a review by a panel that included officials from the departments of State, Justice and Defense, the National Security Council and the National Security Agency, he said. When state secrets land in the hands of university librarians 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council declined comment when contacted by Reuters. U.S. plans new sanctions on Russia, targets key industries, Bloomberg reports 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z South Korea’s presidential National Security Council said it will seek to strengthen its “overwhelming response capacity” against potential North Korean aggression based on the military alliance with the United States. N. Korea makes fresh threats, US bombers fly after ICBM test 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said the U.S. will take all necessary measures to ensure the security of the American homeland and South Korea and Japan. North Korea confirms ICBM test, warns of more powerful steps 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby emphasized on Friday that the president’s trip comes “at an important moment” and amid a changing European security landscape in light of Russia’s invasion. Biden to rally behind Ukraine in trip to NATO’s eastern flank as support softens on home front 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby declined to weigh in on the missing hobby balloon on Friday, adding that the administration would be unable to confirm what was shot down until the debris is recovered. U.S. ends search for unidentified objects shot down last week 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z John F. Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, suggested earlier Friday that the objects might never be recovered. U.S. Calls Off Search for Unidentified Objects It Shot Down 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Friday that the Biden administration wasn’t able to confirm reports that the object belonged to the Illinois club. Decision to shoot down balloons puts spotlight on hobbyists 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z South Korea’s presidential National Security Council said it will seek to strengthen its “overwhelming response posture” against potential North Korean aggression based on the solid military alliance with the United States. North Korea confirms ICBM test, warns of more powerful steps 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z “The White House has attempted to walk a very fine line here,” said Brett Bruen, who was a senior National Security Council official in the Obama administration. The week Biden had to decide whether to shoot down mysterious objects 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby has accused the Wagner Group of receiving weapons from North Korea to be used by its mercenaries on the battlefield in Ukraine. Senators reintroduce bill to designate Russia’s Wagner Group as terrorist organization 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z She also forms half of an administration power couple, with her husband, Kurt Campbell, serving on the National Security Council as the administration’s “Asian czar.” Biden names Fed vice chair Brainard to head Economic Council 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Officials have found nothing to suggest that the objects were part of an intelligence collection effort, and they may turn out to have been commercial or research efforts, the National Security Council said. A Big Breakup at the Federal Trade Commission 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z “Any claim that the U.S. government operates surveillance balloons over the P.R.C. is false,” said Adrienne Watson, a National Security Council spokeswoman, referring to the People’s Republic of China. China Says U.S. Regularly Sends Balloons Into Its Airspace 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z China is finding it hard to appear strong without further inflaming tensions with the United States, said Ryan Hass, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a former National Security Council director for China. China Tries to Depict Furor Over Spy Balloon as Sign of U.S. Decline 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Still, they were shot out of the sky “out of an abundance of caution,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Aliens? Lack of US info on shootdowns breeds wild ideas 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z John F. Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, also said that the three objects did not have people inside and did not have maneuvering or propulsion capabilities. A Timeline of the U.F.O.s That Were Shot Down This Weekend 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z "Any claim that the U.S. government operates surveillance balloons over the PRC is false," White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson tweeted on Monday. China says U.S. balloons flew into its airspace 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Washington and Pakistan's National Security Council, a body of top civil and military leaders, dismissed his accusations. U.S. delegation to visit Pakistan as two sides seek to repair ties 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John F. Kirby told reporters Monday the latest objects didn’t pose a threat to people on the ground, and did not send communication signals or have propulsion capabilities. Mystery aerial objects raise questions about national security threat 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z “We’re not flying surveillance balloons over China. I’m not aware of any other craft that we’re flying into Chinese airspace,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at a White House briefing. Aliens in the clear, all others suspect in string of U.S. shootdowns 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said one reason for the lack of information is that recovery efforts are underway in four separate locations across the country to collect and analyze the debris. Biden’s silence on flying objects shot down by military tests transparency pledge 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Mr Kirby, who leads communications for the president's National Security Council, said there were differences between the alleged Chinese spy balloon and the three objects downed over the weekend. White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z "This is the latest example of China scrambling to do damage control," White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said in a statement. U.S.-China balloon dispute widens amid mystery airspace intrusions 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Adrienne Watson, a National Security Council spokesperson, denied that the U.S. is operating balloons over China. Pressure mounts for Biden to break silence on objects shot down from the sky 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z "All humanitarian assistance must be permitted to move through all border crossings, and distribution of aid must be permitted to all affected areas without delay," a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said. U.S. urges Syria, all parties to allow earthquake aid to get to those in need 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z On Friday, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby revealed the first incident, saying that U.S. planes took down a car-sized object over Alaskan coastal waters. New shootdowns of suspected spy balloons fuel growing concerns over Chinese surveillance 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z China needs a National Security Council to coordinate policy. Opinion | With Chinese balloon, a hidden Cold War contest drifted into the open 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Secretary of State Rex Tillerson didn’t attend, and the meeting went against advice from Trump’s National Security Council. After helping prince’s rise, Trump and Kushner benefit from Saudi funds 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z At least eight U.S. citizens were killed in the earthquakes, John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, said Friday at a briefing. Quakes toll passes 23,000 as search continues in Turkey, Syria 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z John Kirby, the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council, briefed members of the press on the incident, which he said involved a much smaller object than the spy balloon. Pentagon confirms "object" was shot down 40,000 feet over Alaska 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z John Kirby, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, said that Biden will make clear that additional security assistance and additional will be coming from the United States. Biden to travel to Poland to mark first anniversary of Ukraine invasion 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z The object was flying at about 40,000 feet and posed a “reasonable threat” to the safety of civilian flights, said John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman. Pentagon shoots down unknown object flying in U.S. airspace 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said Biden and Lula would discuss what actions could be taken to combat the climate crisis. Exclusive: U.S. eyes joining Amazon Fund during Biden-Lula visit 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z On Monday, John K Kirby, a US National Security Council spokesman, confirmed suspected surveillance balloons flew over the US during Mr Trump's time in office. Trump-era Chinese spy balloons went undetected 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z John F. Kirby, a National Security Council spokesman, said on Monday that Chinese spy balloons passed over the United States on at least three occasions during the Trump administration. Previous Chinese Balloon Incursions Initially Went Undetected 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z "They have recovered some remnants off the surface of the sea and weather conditions did not permit much undersea surveillance of the debris field," National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Monday. Suspected Chinese spy balloon was 200ft tall - US defence official 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Separately, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday that the U.S. military has begun collecting debris from the balloon. White House: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z “We don’t know what the intelligence yield was for the Chinese,” Evan Medeiros, a Georgetown professor who advised President Barack Obama on China and Asia with the National Security Council. Balloon Incident Reveals More Than Spying as Competition With China Intensifies 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z His office had a coffee maker, gifted to him by National Security Council aides keen to get an item added to the speech one year. Biden's State of the Union: Agony and ecstasy of writing the president's biggest speech 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman, said that finding debris and examining it will take some time. Previous Chinese Balloon Incursions Initially Went Undetected 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z He also worked at the White House as director for war crimes and atrocities on the National Security Council. A U.S. Ambassador Finds Himself on Hostile Ground in Hungary 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z “We are constantly talking to the Ukrainians, and we are constantly talking to our allies and partners about capabilities that they need,” John F. Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman, told reporters on Tuesday. What ‘No’ on F-16 Fighter Jets Might Mean for Ukraine 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Beau Phillips, a spokesman for General Allen, said General Allen asked senior officials in President Donald J. Trump’s National Security Council if the U.S. government wanted him to meet with the Qataris. Justice Dept. Drops Investigation of Retired U.S. General 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z "We weigh escalation risks," a National Security Council official told me on background. Nuclear doomsday could be coming — if political doomsday doesn't get here first 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z "What this decision does do is show how unified we are with our allies and partners and doing all of this in a co-ordinated way," agreed the spokesman for the National Security Council John Kirby. Ukraine's new tanks an upgrade - but may arrive too late 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The meetings include talks with state department officials, the National Security Council, Congress members, and the Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement. NI Secretary to discuss trade during first US trip 2023-01-22T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby announced Friday that Treasury will designate Wagner as a significant transnational criminal organization in the coming days. Treasury to designate Wagner transnational criminal group 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z After General Allen returned to Washington, he briefed National Security Council officials on his trip. Justice Dept. Drops Investigation of Retired U.S. General 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Officials at the National Security Council are authorized to review classified materials and determine how they are to be preserved. On presidential records, the rules are clear. The oversight is not. 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “We have conversations with the interagency to make sure everybody is tracking,” including through National Security Council meetings with deputy and Cabinet-level officials. Inside the urgent push to arm Ukraine for a spring offensive 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “The National Security Council team of the administration has not paid enough attention or invested in fixing the Syria problem,” he said. Syrian-American advocacy group criticizes U.S. policy, lack of action on Assad, civil war injustices 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby praised the Netherlands as as a “key supporter of security assistance in Ukraine.” Biden to host Netherlands PM for talks on tech, Ukraine 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z After the White House owned up to a second batch of files, Ms. Jean-Pierre announced a change to the briefing schedule to include remarks from National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. White House shift to crisis mode tests Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Adrienne Watson, a National Security Council spokesperson at the White House, said the administration's enforcement of the sanctions is robust, and "Iran's macroeconomic figures clearly bear this out." Iranian oil exports end 2022 at a high, despite no nuclear deal 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z It was Richard Pipes, the hawkish Harvard University historian of Russia and the Soviet Union, who was then running Soviet policy on the National Security Council staff. Review | An insider’s view of Ronald Reagan’s dysfunctional foreign policy team 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Classified papers would be returned and put in the National Security Council system or, if involving domestic policy, in the Office of Record Management system. Documents Inquiry Puts Spotlight on Biden’s Frenetic Last Days as Vice President 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Today, Shamkhani is the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, the country’s top security body which Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei oversees. Iran hangs former defense ministry official over spy claim 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z He had been a close ally of Shamkhani - currently the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council - since the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s. Factbox: Alireza Akbari: the British-Iranian executed by Tehran 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z He said that on a visit to Tehran in 2019, he had met the secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani. Iran Executes Former Defense Official, a Dual U.K. Citizen, on Spy Charges 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Biden often travels with a National Security Council aide, and accommodations have been made on the property so that he can handle classified materials and conduct secure phone calls. Document discovery spotlights Biden’s frequent use of Wilmington home 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at the White House, "and it certainly isn't going to stop the Ukrainians or slow them down." Russia says it has taken control of Ukraine's Soledar 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z National Security Council, said Kishida's White House visit was a "capstone" for his security reforms and could offer him a domestic political boost. Biden to welcome Japan's Kishida and historic military reforms at White House 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Biden also can stand up presidential operations at home, where he regularly meets with advisers, and an aide from the National Security Council travels with the president during Wilmington weekends. Biden’s Delaware home is now a player in document drama 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z “Japan is stepping up and doing so in lockstep with the United States,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. Biden, Kishida to discuss Japan ‘stepping up’ security 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby in announcing the meeting, called the Netherlands “a very key supporter of security assistance in Ukraine.” Biden to host Netherlands’ Rutte for White House talks 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby in announcing the meeting called the Netherlands “a very key supporter of security assistance in Ukraine.” Biden to host Netherlands’ Rutte for White House talks 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Miller, a former Justice Department spokesman who worked for Biden’s National Security Council last year, said it’s unlikely that such an episode would have made the news if it wasn’t for the concurrent Trump investigation. In Washington, ‘classified’ is synonymous with ‘controversy’ 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The German lawmakers will meet with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, as well as Taiwan’s National Security Council head and the Mainland Affairs Council, which handles issues related to China. China holds large-scale joint strike drills aimed at Taiwan 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z Biden hopes to use the summit “to keep driving North America’s economic competitiveness and help promote inclusive growth and prosperity,” said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Big week for US-Mexico ties going into North American summit 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z The National Security Council analysis is reflected in the strategy, and there will be a separate implementation plan that is still being worked on, officials said. U.S. national cyber strategy to stress Biden push on regulation 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z "We are assessing further steps we can take in terms of export controls to restrict Iran’s access to technologies used in drones," White House National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a statement. U.S. looks at ways to further target Iranian drone production, White House says 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z National Security Council said President Joe Biden's administration will continue to back Venezuela's interim government "regardless of what form it takes." Analysis: Citgo may face new upheaval under Venezuela's political changes 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z In a statement, Adrienne Watson, the spokeswoman for the National Security Council, acknowledged the scope of the broad drive against Iran’s drone program. U.S. Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z "We will continue to assist Taiwan in maintaining a sufficient self-defense capability in line with our long-standing commitments and consistent with our one China policy," the White House National Security Council said in a statement. U.S. says it is concerned by China's 'provocative military activity' near Taiwan 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters that Pyongyang completed its shipment containing infantry rockets and missiles into Russia last month. Russia’s mercenary outfit Wagner Group receives arms shipment from North Korea for use in Ukraine 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the administration appreciates “the flexibility that it will give us to continue to support Ukraine.” With House shifting, Congress moves to lock in Ukraine funds 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said U.S. intelligence officials determined that North Korea completed an initial arms shipment that included rockets and missiles last month. White House: Russia’s Wagner received arms from North Korea 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z Weiss has also served in a range of public policy roles at the State Department, the National Security Council and the Pentagon during both Republican and Democratic administrations. Putin's brain and the Ukraine disaster: What does the Russian leader really want? 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Washington was seeing no sign that Russian President Vladimir Putin was willing to engage in peacemaking. Ukraine's Zelenskiy tells U.S. Congress aid is 'not charity', urges more support 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z She became a US citizen in 2002 and served on the US National Intelligence Council from 2006 to 2009, and was a member of the US National Security Council under President Trump. New Durham University chancellor Fiona Hill questions education fees 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z "The United States condemns the Taliban's indefensible decision to prevent Afghan women from receiving a university-level education," National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson said in a statement. U.S. in touch with allies over Taliban suspension of women from universities 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z “He can do what ByteDance is trying to do: get a Singaporean passport and incorporate there,” said Ivan Kanapathy, a former director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia on the National Security Council staff. How TikTok Became a Diplomatic Crisis 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z This intelligence was shared within the executive branch, including with the Secret Service and the president’s National Security Council. Key Findings From the Jan. 6 Committee’s Report, Annotated 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z The panel also found that the “intelligence was shared within the executive branch, including with the Secret Service and the president’s National Security Council.” Accusing Trump of insurrection, the Jan. 6 committee refers him to the Justice Dept. 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z Some officials at the National Security Council wanted more information but were frustrated that the intelligence community couldn’t provide unique insights from its own clandestine sources. Trump downplayed drumbeat of intelligence warnings on covid, report finds 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z “The president still supports the secretary of defense’s position that repealing the mandate is not in the best interest of our troops,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters Friday. Biden’s multiple same-day trips between Washington, Delaware are costly for taxpayers 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z John F. Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, had accused Republicans pushing the repeal of fighting “against the health and well-being of those troops, rather than protecting them.” Congress Clears Military Bill Repealing Vaccine Mandate for Troops 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z “We have been prioritizing air defense capabilities of late because that is the urgent need of the Ukrainians,” John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council, told reporters at the White House. U.S. said ready to supply Ukraine with Patriot defense missiles against Russia 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z John Kirby, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, predicted the allies would remain united but acknowledged the stresses ahead. U.S. accelerates Ukraine diplomacy as Europe slides into winter 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z A spokesperson for the National Security Council said the African Diaspora includes African Americans, including descendants of enslaved Africans, and nearly 2 million African immigrants. Biden to unveil council on African diaspora in United States 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z "As far as I can tell, the State Department, the National Security Council, the White House, they are all 100% engaged on bringing Paul home," he added. “He wasn’t particularly interested”: Fiona Hill refutes Trump Truth Social boasts about Paul Whelan 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Fiona Hill, the former Russia specialist for the National Security Council who worked in the Trump administration, confirmed that there were multiple efforts by Russia to secure Bout’s release in exchange for Whelan’s. Griner ‘compassionate, humble’ after release from Russia 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z “They hold Mr. Whelan differently because of these espionage charges,” John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said Sunday. ‘I want to talk’: Griner opened up during her long trip home 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z Vucic declined to elaborate on the steps the National Security Council adopted. Serbia's president says Belgrade seeks to deescalate situation in Kosovo 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z After putting a hold on the story, a senior CBS News producer stayed in “constant” touch with officials from the National Security Council in the White House, a network official said. Why CBS News held its Brittney Griner scoop for a full week 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z The National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby, said that the U.S. was “concerned that Russia intends to provide Iran with advanced military components.” Russia and Iran are strengthening their defense partnership, the Biden administration warns. 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z “Initial reports are she’s in very good spirits and in good health,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on ABC’s “This Week.” Griner ‘compassionate, humble’ after release from Russia 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said: “We registered what Mr. Putin said, let’s see what he actually does.” Putin says more US-Russian prisoner exchanges are possible 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters at the White House that the equipment was "on its way." Biden authorizes new $275 mln in military aid for Ukraine - White House 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z “It’s past time Africa has permanent seats at the table in international organizations and initiatives,” the senior director for African affairs on the National Security Council, Judd Devermont, said in a statement Friday. Biden wants African Union to be added to Group of 20 nations 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z “Russia is seeking to collaborate with Iran on areas like weapons development and trade,” said John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesman. Russia and Iran are strengthening their defense partnership, the Biden administration warns. 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z John Kirby, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, told reporters on Wednesday the United States has seen the continued provision of Iranian drones to Russia. U.S. plans sanctions on Russia, China - officials 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z A National Security Council spokesperson declined to comment on the aid package. U.S. to send Ukraine anti-drone, air defense aid worth $275 million 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters that the U.S. has not yet seen Iranian missiles transferred to Russia. US: Russia looking to Iran to supply more drones, missiles 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z John Kirby, spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, told reporters the United States has seen the continued provision of Iranian drones to Russia. US has not seen transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia-Kirby 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z “Vaccines are saving lives, including our men and women in uniform,” John F. Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said on Monday. Clash Over Vaccine Mandate for Troops Snarls Annual Defense Bill 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z "The Inflation Reduction Act will be part of the range of discussions on trade," a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said in a statement. Monday's EU-US trade talks overshadowed by tax concerns on climate measure 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and a National Security Council spokesperson declined to comment on the aid package. U.S. to send Ukraine anti-drone, air defense aid worth $275 million 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The National Security Council official said Russia has received a significant number of drones from Iran and the U.S. believes Moscow will likely continue to receive additional shipments in the future. US: Russia looking to Iran to supply more drones, missiles 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z “The bottom line,” said a National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby, is that clean energy is “a tide that raises all boats … There’s plenty of opportunity for everybody in that.” European officials object to Biden’s green subsidies as protectionist 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z “He was buying drones from Iran, now he’s going to buy artillery rounds from North Korea,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters in September. Sanctions, war demands leave battered Russian defense industry struggling to catch up 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z “Sanctions have been successful in slowing down the development of its unlawful weapons programs,” said Adrienne Watson, a spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council, on Friday. U.S., Japan and South Korea sanction three North Korean officials over missile launches 2022-12-02T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John F. Kirby on Wednesday acknowledged European concerns with the law but said it “sets the groundwork” for global investment opportunities in clean energy technology and initiatives that benefit everyone. Biden says 'I make no apology' to France for protecting U.S. manufacturing 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z There is growing U.S. concern that Russia may seek to acquire additional advanced conventional weapons from Iran, according to a National Security Council official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss U.S. intelligence. US: Russia looking to Iran to supply more drones, missiles 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Ukraine’s “needs have changed over time as the war has evolved,” John F. Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said Wednesday. The weaponization of winter: Ukraine aims to stop Russia from regrouping as temperatures drop 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z “The issue of China will be very high on the agenda for the next couple of days,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Wednesday. Biden hosts Macron amid friction over US climate law 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesman, told reporters in a telephone briefing on Wednesday that the U.S. government has been trying unsuccessfully to get information on Mr. Whelan’s condition and his whereabouts. Concern grows about Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia. 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z A spokesman for the US National Security Council, John Kirby, said it was "still working our way through" the news, when asked about it by reporters. IS announces leader's death and names replacement 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Asked about the protests at a Monday briefing, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said that “obviously, there are people in China that have concerns about that,” referring to lockdowns. University students sent home as China tries to end protests 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z “The White House supports the right of peaceful protest … around the world,” National Security Council spokesman John F. Kirby said Monday. White House watches cautiously as protests over COVID restrictions roil China 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z Quotable: “There is no diplomacy right now underway with respect to the Iran deal,” John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council at the White House, said last month. Your Friday Briefing 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z “There is no diplomacy right now underway with respect to the Iran deal,” John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council at the White House, bluntly told the Voice of America last month. United States Enters a New Era of Direct Confrontation With Iran 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said the Kremlin is turning to “increasingly horrific attacks” as it struggles on the battlefield. White House accuses Russia of tempting a nuclear accident with new attacks on Ukraine’s power grid 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday that the administration is “trying to be as supportive as we can be, particularly in terms of the implementation” of the price cap. Treasury releases more details of Russian oil price cap plan 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Burns was “conveying a message on the consequences of the use of nuclear weapons by Russia, and the risks of escalation to strategic stability,” said a spokesman for the National Security Council. Opinion | The U.S. seeks to support Ukraine, but contain the war 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z John B. Bellinger III, who served as legal counsel to both the State Department and the National Security Council under President George W. Bush, said the administration had little choice in the court matter. U.S. declares Saudi crown prince immune from Khashoggi killing lawsuit 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Hillary Carter, a biosecurity expert on the White House National Security Council, beamed in by video. Before FTX collapse, founder poured millions into pandemic prevention 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson condemned Friday’s launch and said the United States will take “all necessary measures” to guarantee the safety of its territory and South Korea and Japan. Kim says ICBM test proves capacity to contain US threats 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman, said the U.S. decision had “absolutely nothing” to do with “tense” U.S.-Saudi relations over Saudi-led oil production cuts, and other matters. Saudi prince’s new title key to dodging lawsuit over killing 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z "This is a legal determination made by the State Department under longstanding and well-established principles of customary international law," a spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said in a written statement. Mohammed bin Salman: Saudi leader given US immunity over Khashoggi killing 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said the United States had “full confidence” in the Polish government’s assessments. Missile in Poland was accident, NATO says. But spillover fear remains. 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z A spokesman for the White House’s National Security Council said the Ukrainian government was briefed in advance on the trip. C.I.A. Director Warns Russian Counterpart Against Using Nuclear Weapons 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The National Security Council said Mr. Burns’s meeting in Ankara was not in any way meant to negotiate or to discuss any settlement of the war in Ukraine. The C.I.A. director met with his Russian counterpart about Ukraine. 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z Pyongyang denied the claim, which was laid out by John Kirby, a National Security Council spokesman. US to buy South Korean howitzer rounds to send to Ukraine 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Russian and Iranian state news agencies described a visit by Nikolai Patrushev, the head of Russia’s National Security Council, as a routine trip to discuss joint projects. Putin’s top security official visits Iran as Russia seeks precision weapons. 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby accused North Korea of covertly supplying a “significant number” of ammunition shipments to Russia. North Korea denies U.S. claims it sent artillery shells to Russia 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Last week, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby accused North Korea of covertly supplying a “significant number” of the ammunitions to Russia. N. Korea slams US for raising alleged arms supply to Russia 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Mr. Burns was also set to raise the case of Americans detained in Russia, the National Security Council said. The C.I.A. director met with his Russian counterpart about Ukraine. 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z US National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson refused to confirm the story, telling the paper that "people claim a lot of things", while Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused Western newspapers of "publishing numerous hoaxes". Ukraine war: US confirms 'communications' with Kremlin 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The White House declined to comment on the report, responding to questions about the story only with a statement attributed to National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson: "People claim a lot of things." Biden aide held talks with Russian officials amid nuclear tensions, the Wall Street Journal reports 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z In his 2018 memoir of his years as one of the most influential of Obama's National Security Council advisers, Ben Rhodes wrote that right-wing attacks emanating from Benghazi had crossed some threshold in American politics. Benghazi! The day that launched America's dizzying downward spiral — and I was there 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The White House National Security Council had no immediate comment on the accuracy of the report. U.S. urges Ukraine to be open to talks with Russia-Washington Post 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The White House National Security Council and the State Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the report. U.S. privately asks Ukraine to show Russia it's open to talks, the Washington Post reports 2022-11-05T04:00:00Z Treasury and White House's National Security Council did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Analysis: Sanctions fail to halt North Korea's accelerating weapons programs 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The White House's National Security Council did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Biden vows to 'free Iran' in West Coast campaign speech 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said in September that that offer had been ignored by the Kremlin. U.S. officials met with WNBA star Brittney Griner jailed in Russia 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z John Kirby, press spokesperson for the National Security Council, told a Zoom gaggle with reporters on Wednesday that we need to grasp the key issues. Are we living in dystopia? Not even close — but let's learn from history this time 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z The shipments include “thousands” of shells, John Kirby, the National Security Council’s coordinator for strategic communications, told reporters. North Korea covertly supplying Russia with artillery rounds, U.S. says 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. believes North Korea is “trying to make it appear as though they’re being sent to countries in the Middle East or North Africa.” White House: NKorea covertly shipping artillery to Russia 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z John F. Kirby, a National Security Council official, declined to comment on “the particulars of this reporting.” Russian Military Leaders Discussed Use of Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Officials Say 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z During a National Security Council meeting on Wednesday, Mr. Yoon said that the North Korean test was “tantamount to violating South Korea’s territorial waters,” his office said. North Korea Launches 10 Missiles, Triggering Air-Raid Alarm in South 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z “We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through military and intelligence channels with the Saudis,” the National Security Council said in a statement. Saudis tell US that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Tuesday said the sanctions were intended to underscore the administration’s commitment to helping Somalia in its fight against terrorism. Treasury sanctions IS-Somalia weapons traffickers, al-Shabab 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z "We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through military and intelligence channels with the Saudis," said the spokesperson from the National Security Council. U.S. concerned about threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z National Security Council said when asked about Lee's comments. Analysis: U.S. and allies turn to deterring war with North Korea as options for preventing nuclear tests dwindle 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z “There’s an awful lot of issues for us to talk to China about,” said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby. Biden faces ‘unpredictable’ era with China’s empowered Xi 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Tuesday reiterated that the administration remains concerned that Iran may also provide Russia with surface-to-surface missiles. Saudis tell US that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z National Security Council, said that by suspending the grain agreement, Russia would “again be trying to use the war it started as a pretext for weaponizing food.” Russia Withdraws From Grain Deal After Drone Attack on Black Sea Fleet 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said earlier this week that U.S. and Chinese officials were working to arrange a meeting of the leaders but one has not yet been confirmed. Biden to head to Cambodia, Egypt, Indonesia for summits 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z “Neither side is in a position to sit down and negotiate,” John F. Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, told reporters on Wednesday. Biden Faces New Challenges Holding Together a Coalition to Support Ukraine 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z National Security Council Spokesperson John Kirby told reporters as the meeting continued behind closed doors that the leaders were expected to discuss a wide range of topics beyond China. Meeting defense team, Biden says U.S. seeks competition, not conflict, with China 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z |
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