WASHINGTON (AP) — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for five years and freed in exchange for five detainees in Guantanamo Bay, will face charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy in a general court-martial, the Army announced on Monday.
If convicted, Bergdahl could get life in prison on the misbehavior charge and up to five years for desertion. He also could be dishonorably discharged, reduced in rank and made to forfeit all pay.
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration may broaden social media reviews for visa applicants to close security gaps in the screening system, the White House said Monday.
Reviews of procedures used by the Homeland Security and State departments have been ordered and recommendations requested for changes in the process for screening people who apply for visas, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said, the Associated Press reported.
