3 chapters across the catalog
The Today Show reports on the Syrian Electronic Army's hacking of the New York Times and Twitter as a defense of the Assad regime. Meanwhile, the U.S. Navy positions destroyers in the eastern Mediterranean for potential night-time cruise missile strikes. The media coverage emphasizes the readiness of the military while noting that Assad himself is not on the target list.
New York Times Lawyer Appointed as Army General Counsel
The hosts discuss the appointment of a former New York Times legal officer to the position of US Army General Counsel. They highlight a potential conflict of interest, as the appointee is receiving deferred compensation from the newspaper while being tasked with investigating military leaks to the media.
Military DUI Checkpoints, Posse Comitatus, Northern Command
Reports from the Army Times suggest that military police may assist civilian authorities at DUI checkpoints in California for training purposes. This development is viewed as a potential violation of the Posse Comitatus Act, which restricts the use of federal military personnel to enforce domestic policies. The role of the Northern Command in domestic operations is identified as a precursor to potential martial law.
