Latest "nuclear football" stories

Pentagon inspector general exploring how to better secure the ‘nuclear football’

The Presidential Emergency Satchel may need some new security procedures.

By Meghann Myers

23 months ago

US, Chinese officials scuffled over ‘nuclear football‘ during Trump’s visit to Beijing

A physical altercation erupted Nov. 9 when a Chinese security official attempted to bar a U.S. military aide carrying the nuclear weapon codes from entering the Great Hall of the People during President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing.

By Nicole Bauke

5 years ago