Tag Archives: Counterterrorism

President Donald Trump’s administration has reversed $187 million in cuts to counterterrorism and security funding for police departments and programs in New York state. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Friday it was restoring “full funding” of New York’s grants under a program established after 9/11 to bolster efforts to thwart terrorism attacks and security threats throughout the country. …

Trump to Reverse $187 Million in N.Y. Counterterrorism Cuts  The New York Times Hochul’s funding fight  Politico Judge blocks feds from cutting millions in NYC transit anti-terrorism funds  CBS News BIG ZERO: Trump Stiffs MTA in ‘Sanctuary City’ Tantrum  Streetsblog New York City New York AG James sues Homeland Security for nearly $34 million over transit funding freeze  Reuters Source link

Exclusive | U.S. in Talks with Taliban on Returning Counterterrorism Forces to Afghan Base  The Wall Street Journal Trump’s hope to ‘take back’ Bagram airbase dismissed by Taliban official  BBC Afghanistan rejects US return to Bagram airbase  Al Jazeera Why Trump wants the U.S. to ‘get back’ the Bagram Airfield from the Taliban  NBC News Trump says US seeks control of Afghanistan’s Bagram air …