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Matt Berman

Matt Berman
Matt Berman is a news editor at National Journal. Before joining National Journal, he managed social media on the communications team at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Prior to Carnegie, Matt worked in digital roles at The Faster Times, Newsweek International, Talking Points Memo, and Salon. Matt graduated from the George Washington University with a B.A. in Political Science.
Policy

NatSec Hawk Lindsey Graham Announces that He'll Announce His 2016 Run

The South Carolina Republican joins a very crowded GOP field — but could distinguish himself with his foreign policy experience.

Threats

FBI Announces Charges in Alleged Russian Spy Ring

Three men were charged with spying and recruiting informants for information on U.S. economic and trade activity. By Matt Berman and Lauren Fox

Threats

Obama Says Situation in Northern Iraq Now 'Greatly Improved'

While thousands of refugees are now safe, the larger concern about the rest of Iraq's security remains a dire and open question. By Matt Berman

Threats

Obama Slaps New Sanctions on Russian Economy

The president escalated U.S. sanctions on Russia's finance, arms and energy sectors, declaring it the 'main tool' for influencing Vladimir Putin's behavior. By Marina Koren and Matt Berman

Policy

Kerry Makes the Case Against Russia Over Downed Plane

Everything short of troops on the ground was put on the table Sunday as Kerry blasted Moscow and the 'grotesque' behavior of Ukraine's pro-Russian separatists. By Matt Berman and Dustin Volz

Policy

Important But Not Worth It, Americans All Over the Map on Iraq

Poll finds Americans don't like Obama's approach in Iraq, but don't know what else to do either. By Matt Berman

Threats

U.S. Forces Capture Benghazi Suspect

Alleged ringleader finally picked up, taken to secure location outside Libya. By Matt Berman and Emma Roller

Threats

Kerry Warns Russia: The U.S. Is 'Ready to Act'

A week after the Geneva agreement, Secretary of State John Kerry says Russia 'has refused to take a single concrete step in the right direction.' By Matt Berman

Threats

Snowden Asks Putin About Mass Surveillance in Russia

The NSA leaker showed up in the Russian president's annual televised Q&A session Thursday. By Matt Berman

Threats

NSA Reportedly Exploited Heartbleed Bug For Spying Purposes

The agency may have known for years about the security flaw that possibly affected up to two-thirds of the Internet. By Dustin Volz and Matt Berman

Business

Presidential Panel Blasts NSA Data Collection

White House advisors recommend 46 changes to how NSA collects and stores personal data. By Brian Resnick, Marina Koren and Dustin Volz

Policy

Senators Vow To Crack Down on Security Clearances

Capitol Hill wants the system that grants contractors elite access to be much more accountable. By Matt Berman

Policy

Obama: 'We've Struck the Right Balance' on Spying

President Obama announces four major reforms to strengthen oversight of government spying programs. By Matt Berman and Brian Resnick

Threats

Dempsey Warns of 'Significant Threat Stream'

Western interests are a target, according to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. By Matt Berman

Policy

Journalists and Whistleblowers Are the Real Winners in the Manning Trial

Manning's acquittal on the charge of aiding the enemy sent a strong signal to national security whistleblowers and journalists: Go ahead and leak. By Brian Resnick and Matt Berman

Policy

Who Could Replace Janet Napolitano at the Department of Homeland Security?

The former governor of Arizona is resigning as secretary on Friday to become the first woman to head the UC system.