Mike Pompeo

'Bad Cop' Bolton Exits

Trump loses a voice for American strength and must find his fourth national security advisor.

Pompeo: Iran Attacked Those Tankers

"This is only the latest in a series of attacks instigated by the Islamic Republic of Iran."

Pompeo Brings New Attitude to the Middle East

It's a very welcome change from the gross foreign policy plunders of the Barack Obama years.

America's Welcome Exit From the UN Human Rights Council

The U.S. is done giving legitimacy to this farcical group of human rights abusers.

Pompeo Announces New Hardline Against Iran

The secretary of state's warning message for Iran is ultimately aimed at Europe.

Trump Makes Progress on North Korea

CIA Director Mike Pompeo lays groundwork for a Trump-Kim summit on denuclearization.

Trump Using Pompeo Pick to Leverage Putin

One can acknowledge that Putin is a strong leader while at the same time denouncing his actions.

Two Big Confirmation Battles Loom

Pompeo for secretary of state and Haspel for CIA director are critical positions and both face opposition.

Tillerson Had to Go, and Pompeo Is an Upgrade

Trump is reorganizing his foreign policy team ahead of a possible meeting with North Korea.

Tillerson Is Out

Surprise — Trump fires the secretary of state and replaces him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo.

Another Round of Bye, Bye, Rex...

Rumors abound that Tillerson will be stepping down as secretary of state in the near future.

On National Security, Is America Its Own Worst Enemy?

Leakers are becoming an increasingly problematic "feature" of the U.S. intelligence community.

Tuesday Short Cuts

Harvard's Joyce E. Chaplin says America was "created by the international community." Some students shell out $63,000/year for this hubris.

Trump National Security Nominees on the Hot Seat

Mattis, Kelly and Pompeo each face the Senate.

Iranian Parliament Has More Say Than Congress

Obama doesn't meet obligations for congressional review.

Secret Side Deals Erode Iran Nuke Accord

Republicans Split on Spending Bill Strategy