The wiretapping controversy has set up a classic confrontation between the executive and legislative branches.

In the wake of 9/11, the George W. Bush administration has gone to great lengths to protect the United States from terrorist attacks, instituting certain controversial policies that critics have decried as violations of domestic and international laws. From wiretapping to coercive interrogation of suspected terrorists, the administration’s actions have...

Conflicts between the White House and the media are likely to escalate in the year 2006, and that could create a lose-lose situation for both sides.

In tracking down and nailing bin Laden, Obama led from behind the right way--behind the scenes he made a right but risky decision, without any leaks to the press, to achieve an objective sought by two presidents and thousands in the American government and military since Sept. 11, 2001.

Congress is right to honor Porter Goss, but it should also let the director of national intelligence continue to grow in stature.

The inspectors general report ignores history and plays politics with the law.

Who is the most important black leader in America today? The answer may be changing.

Americans can never be entirely safe from the violent acts of evil regimes and individuals. Sept. 11, 2001, ended our holiday from history and looking ahead it does not seem likely to appear on our calendars for many years to come.