Newsweek Columnists - Mark Hosenball - Terror Watch

Terror Watch: Unraveling the Flight 447 Mystery

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:11:52 GMT

As officials continue to try to piece together what went wrong, new questions about the plane's communications during a crucial period.

Obama Faces Friendly Fire Over Terror Policies

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:16:59 GMT

Obama's liberal base takes aim over terror policies.

Did High-Value Detainee Commit Suicide in Libya?

Tue, 12 May 2009 19:59:08 GMT

The reported suicide of a prisoner who falsely linked Saddam Hussein to Al Qaeda surprises human-rights workers and lawyers for other top terror detainees.

Has the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq Been Captured?

Tue, 05 May 2009 21:27:19 GMT

Have authorities captured the head of Al Qaeda in Iraq? U.S. officials aren't so sure.

Report: Detainees to Be Treated Like Animals

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:06:16 GMT

A new Senate report says Bush officials quickly abandoned 'humane' interrogation techniques.

Red Cross: What Did U.S. Do With Terror Suspects?

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:13:19 GMT

What happened to terror suspects Washington turned over to foreign governments?

U.S. Keeps Eye on Pakistani Taliban Threats

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:46:06 GMT

While U.S. officials largely dismiss a Pakistani jihadist's threats against the White House, they are keeping an eye on his evolving tactics.

Mexico: Why Is U.S. Backing Away From Gun Ban?

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:07:16 GMT

Why is Attorney General Eric Holder backing away from an assault weapons ban?

Terror Watch: Al-Marri: Testing Obama's New Legal Strategy

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:52:09 GMT

After years of being held by the Bush administration as an enemy combatant, Ali Saleh al-Marri gets his day in court as an important test of the Obama Justice Department's new strategy.

Facing Opposition, Obama Intel Pick Pulls Out

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:59:26 GMT

Outcry in Congress derails Dennis Blair's choice for top post.

Specter Opposes Commission on Bush Interrogation

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:18:11 GMT

A key senator nixes a commission to look into Bush's war on terror policies.

Anti-Islamic Geert Wilders Is Coming to America

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:03:21 GMT

Free-speech hero or an anti-Islamic publicity hound? Geert Wilders is coming to America.

Why Obama May Abandon 'War on Terror' Phrase

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:30:11 GMT

Why Obama may be abandoning Bush's favorite phrase.

Holder Hedges on Bush Interrogators

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:37:48 GMT

The AG nominee says he won't go after Bush-era interrogators—maybe

Terror Watch: Obama's Torture Dilemma

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:08:52 GMT

Will new disclosures on detainee abuse force criminal probes?

Why the Dems are Criticizing Obama's CIA Pick

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:30:11 GMT

Why are Democrats criticizing Obama's CIA pick?

Terror Watch: A Germ Warfare Guru Goes Free

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:14:16 GMT

Why did Malaysia release Al Qaeda's bioweapons expert?

How Waterboarding Got the Green Light from Bush

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:34:12 GMT

How waterboarding got the green light from Bush.

Q&A: Bob Graham On New WMD Terror Attack Threat

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:55:59 GMT

In advance of a new report to the White House, Bob Graham talks about the possible nature and likelihood of a WMD terrorist attack over the next few years.

Terror Watch: Brennan Bows Out for CIA Position

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:19 GMT

Facing criticism, John Brennan withdraws from consideration to head CIA. Who will Obama turn to now?