Brennan Placates Congress on Torture, Drones in Confirmation Hearings Brennan refused to call water-boarding torture, saying he's 'not a lawyer'
CIA Using Secret Drone Base in Saudi Arabia for Two Years The drone war's potential for blowback is heightened considerably by the base in Saudi Arabia
Congress Considers Limiting President’s Drone Authority A group of 11 senators demand release of legal documents justifying targeted killings of US citizens
Senators Ask Obama for Legal Memos on Targeted Killings of US Citizens Senators suggested they would hold up the nominations of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan if the President does not comply.
Leaked Justice Department Memo Reveals Legal Case for Targeted Killings of US Citizens Memo greatly expands the meaning of "imminence" to allow for targeted killings without evidence of an active terror plot
US Plans Base for Drones Near Mali The US is expanding into Africa to counter Chinese access and supposedly for 'counter-terrorism'
Yemen Cabinet Minister Condemns Drone Strikes There are ways to fight terrorism "without harming civilians" violating human rights, she said.
US Drone Use Setting Off New Global Arms Race The proliferation of drone technology is, justifiably but hypocritically, generating concern in Washington
In 4 Drone Strikes in A Single Day, US Kills Up to 25 A study by Obama's former counter-terrorism aid finds civilian deaths have been misrepresented
