Scientists Criticize 'Hottest Year on Record' Claim as Hype
James Varney, RealClearInvestigations
Claims that 2016 was âthe hottest year on recordâ are drawing sharp criticism from scientists who say it reflects how global warming has become more social crusade than evidence-based science. Bannon Seizes Security Role From Generals
New York Times
An executive order gave Stephen K. Bannon, the rumpled right-wing agitator who is now a senior Trump adviser, a full seat on the âprincipals committeeâ of the National Security Council â while downgrading the roles of the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the director of national intelligence. Countries Under U.S. Entry Ban Aren't Main Sources of Terror Attacks
Wall Street Journal
Of dozens of terror plots in the U.S. since 2001, few were attempted or carried out by suspects who came from the seven countries targeted under executive order by President Donald Trump. VA Losing Employee Support, Opening 'Gaps' in Veterans' Care
Washington Free Beacon
A recent report from the Government Accountability Office lays out "systemic, long-standing" challenges facing the Department of Veterans Affairs, including the increasing number of employee managers who have left the department at a growing rate over the past few years. Russia's Arctic Military Buildup in One Map
Popular Mechanics
A map released by Senator Dan Sullivan, Republican of Alaska, shows the increasing buildup of Russian military forces across the Arctic, all north of the 66 degree parallel where the United States has no major bases. A Nationwide Look at Football's Existential Crisis
Sports Illustrated
Reporters Greg Bishop and Michael McKnight conducted a month-long investigation across the U.S. to interview hundreds of people about football's place in American culture. Â | 
