National SecurityPolitics
US Designates 2 More Mexican Cartels as Terrorist Groups
The US designated the Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist groups, bringing the total to eight Mexican cartels blacklisted by Trump.
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CrimePolitics
Engineer Guilty of Exporting Tech to Iran in Sanctions Case
A Massachusetts engineer was found guilty of exporting electronic components to Iran, in a case linked to a drone attack that killed three US troops.
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PoliticsInternational
White House Subpoenas NYT Journalists on Air Force One
The Justice Department subpoenaed four New York Times journalists after they reported security deficiencies in Trump's new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
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PoliticsMedia
White House Subpoenas NYT Journalists Over Air Force One
Justice Department subpoenas four NYT reporters over Air Force One safety reports, escalating a press freedom showdown with the Trump administration.
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Defense & AerospacePolitics
Pentagon Releases Fourth Batch of UFO Files, 40 New Records
The Pentagon released its fourth batch of declassified UFO files, including 40 new records with military encounter reports dating from 1949 to 2025.
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MilitaryInternational Conflict
U.S. and Iran Sink Into Violent Cycle as Ceasefire Collapses
The US-Iran ceasefire collapses as renewed strikes send oil prices soaring. Jeb Bush warns of 300 Iranian drones in Cuba as war accelerates energy shift.
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National SecurityTechnology
China Warns Gaming Data Used for Military Drone Intelligence
China's Ministry of State Security warns that Pokémon GO scan data was used to train AI for military drone navigation, highlighting three key risks.
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CrimeNational Security
Chicago Man Charged With Obstruction in White House UFC Plot
Alexander Iniguez Mercado, 20, is the eighth person charged in an alleged plot to attack the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House on June 14.
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CrimeNational Security
Ohio Teen Built Arsenal in Alleged White House Attack Plot
Court records reveal Ohio teen Tycen Proper amassed weapons and tactical gear in an alleged conspiracy to attack the White House during a UFC event.
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National SecurityTechnology
FBI: Battlefield Drone Threat to US Only a Matter of Time
FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia warns it is 'only a matter of time' before battlefield-style drone attacks reach the United States.
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National SecurityTechnology
China Warns 'Welfare' Pop-Ups Used by Foreign Spies
China's MSS warns that fake welfare pop-up ads are exploited by foreign spies to collect personal data and recruit targets online.
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EconomyPolitics
China's Exports Surge 19% as Domestic Consumption Shrinks
China's June 21 roundup: ICBM analysis, $9B stimulus, 19% export surge, YMTC IPO restructuring, NSA spy pop-up warning, and anti-corruption.
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Diplomacy & International Relations
China's Wang Yi to Attend BRICS Security Meeting in India
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 16th BRICS National Security Advisors Meeting in New Delhi from June 22-23.
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National SecurityPolitics
DHS IDs White House UFC Plot Ringleader as Trump Blocks FISA
DHS IDs alleged White House UFC plot ringleader as Mexican illegal immigrant with DACA status, as Trump blows up bipartisan FISA deal.
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National SecurityPolitics
FBI Foils Drone Plot Targeting Trump at White House Event
Five men arrested in alleged plot to attack Trump at White House UFC event using explosive drones and sniper teams, foiled by a mother's call.
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National SecurityPolitics
U.S. Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Kills 1, Leaves 2 Survivors
A U.S. military strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific killed one and left two survivors, bringing the death toll to at least 208.
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National SecuritySports
FBI Thwarts Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event
FBI disrupts alleged plot involving explosive-laden drones and snipers targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. Five in custody.
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EconomyFinance
Beijing Rewrites Rules for Chinese Capital Going Global
China issues landmark outbound investment rules, expanding oversight to individuals, tightening tech controls, and creating a security review mechanism.
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TechnologyNational Security
U.S. Blocks Foreign Access to Anthropic's Top AI Models
The U.S. ordered Anthropic to block foreign access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models, citing national security concerns over a potential jailbreak.
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PoliticsNational Security
Trump Picks Jay Clayton for Intel Chief as Spy Tool Expires
President Trump nominates former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton as DNI after a revolt over Bill Pulte. Meanwhile, FISA Section 702 expires.
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PoliticsNational Security
House Rejects FISA Extension as Spy Powers Face Deadline
The House voted 198-218 against extending Section 702 surveillance authority, driven by Democratic opposition to Trump's pick of Bill Pulte as acting DNI.
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National Security
Pentagon Lockdown Triggered by False Alarm, Officials Say
Parts of the Pentagon were locked down Thursday after sensors detected an air quality issue. Officials later confirmed the incident was a false alarm.
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National SecurityTrade
Alibaba, BYD Added to Pentagon China Military List
The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD, Baidu, and other Chinese tech firms to its 1260H list, blocking US defense contracts and escalating tensions.
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PoliticsNational Security
Arcadia Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as Chinese Agent
Former Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, operating a propaganda website at Beijing's direction.
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National Security
China Warns Airshow Photos Could Leak State Secrets
China's Ministry of State Security warns that seemingly innocent airshow photos can leak classified defense information through high-resolution details.
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PoliticsNational Security
FISA Renewal Falters in Senate Over Trump Intel Pick Revolt
The Senate blocked a key FISA surveillance extension in a 47-52 vote after bipartisan backlash over Trump's acting DNI pick, risking a June 12 expiration.
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National SecurityPolitics
CIA Places Senior Officials on Leave Over Gold Bars Arrest
CIA placed senior officials on leave after officer David Rush was arrested with $40M in gold bars, cash, and luxury watches in an espionage case.
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National SecurityPolitics
John Bolton to Plead Guilty in Classified Information Case
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified information, paying $2.25M fine, potentially avoiding prison.
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TechnologyNational Security
Trump Signs Executive Order for Voluntary AI Model Vetting
President Trump signed an executive order for voluntary national security vetting of advanced AI models up to 30 days before public release.
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PoliticsNational Security
Jan. 6 Defendant Now Works at Pentagon Security Role
A Jan. 6 defendant who expressed shame for his role in the Capitol riot now works as a Pentagon political appointee in a classified counterterrorism role.
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Economy & BusinessPolitics
China Unveils Landmark Outbound Investment Regulation
China issues its first State Council-level outbound investment regulation, shifting from approval-based controls to a national security framework.
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National SecurityTechnology
Adversaries Track US Troops via Commercial Phone Apps
Bipartisan lawmakers demand Pentagon action after CENTCOM confirms foreign adversaries exploit commercial location data to track US troops in war zones.
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PoliticsNational Security
Trump Taps Housing Chief Pulte as Acting Intelligence Head
Trump appoints FHFA chief Bill Pulte as acting DNI, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. The move sparks bipartisan concern over his lack of intelligence experience.
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Legal & JusticeTechnology
China Warns of Rising 'Data Crime' via Espionage Methods
China's National Security Ministry warns of four methods used by foreign intelligence to steal sensitive data: purchasing, hiring, luring, and deceiving.
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National SecurityChina
China Exposes Illegal Weather Stations Near Military Zones
China's MSS reveals how cheap home weather stations were used to collect data from military restricted areas and transmit it overseas.
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Crime & CorruptionPolitics
FBI Seizes $40M in Gold Bars from Ex-CIA Official
Former CIA official David J. Rush arrested after FBI seizes $40M in gold bars, $2M cash, and 35 Rolex watches from his Virginia home.
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LegalNational Security
Judge to Decide How Torture Tainted 9/11 Case at Guantanamo
A judge must decide whether CIA torture of 9/11 defendants tainted their confessions, a ruling that could decide the fate of the Guantanamo prosecution.
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PoliticsNational Security
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI citing husband's cancer diagnosis, amid reports she was forced out over policy clashes on the Iran war.
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National SecurityTechnology
White House Approves $9B for Spy Agencies to Catch Up on AI
The White House approved a secret $9 billion request for US spy agencies to acquire advanced AI chips, addressing critical shortages at the CIA and NSA.
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PoliticsNational Security
US Banks Helped Chinese Military Firm Raise Billions
Congressional probe finds JPMorgan, Bank of America helped Pentagon-designated Chinese military company CATL raise billions in Hong Kong IPO.
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PoliticsSecurity
Trump Reveals White House Ballroom with Drone Defenses
Trump reveals White House ballroom with drone defenses, sniper positions, and a six-story underground military complex in unprecedented press tour.
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