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Secret Service: Drone Swarms Remain an Unsolved Threat
The Secret Service says drone swarms remain an unsolved security threat as threats against protectees surge 40% in 2026.
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TechnologyPolitics
US Drone Restrictions Leave Police Departments Scrambling
Federal tariffs and a pending FCC rule threaten the DJI drones most U.S. police departments rely on, forcing costly transitions or program cuts.
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PoliticsSecurity
FBI Counterintelligence Slips Amid Immigration Focus
FBI counterintelligence squads are critically understaffed as the Trump administration prioritizes immigration, raising national security concerns.
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TechnologyPolitics
Trump Names Jay Clayton to Lead AI 'Superintelligence' Force
Trump has created a 'Super Intelligence Force' and tapped intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI czar, elevating AI policy to a security issue.
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CybersecurityNational Security
FBI Hunts ShinyHunters After Employee Data Theft
The FBI is hunting ShinyHunters hackers who stole sensitive data on its employees, raising counterintelligence concerns and calls for accountability.
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SecurityUnited States
Pentagon Breach Exposed Data on Nearly 3 Million
A monthslong breach of a Pentagon personnel database exposed Social Security numbers and job details of nearly 3 million people, raising security concerns.
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SecurityEurope
Belgium Keeps Threat Level 3 on Iran, Online Extremism
Belgium remains at threat level 3, OCAM says, citing the Iran war, two antisemitic attacks in March and a new online 'nihilistic extremism'.
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PoliticsUnited States
Trump: D.C. Arch Will Be Military Complex With Snipers
Trump says his planned D.C. triumphal arch will double as a military complex with drones, snipers and ammunition, expanding the monument's purpose.
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National SecurityPolitics
DOJ Charges 5 Russian Operatives in Murder Plot
The DOJ unsealed charges against five alleged members of a Russian intelligence-linked network accused of plotting attacks and murder in the U.S.
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Immigration & JusticeNational Security
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Deports Legal US Resident
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court deported a lawful US resident to Afghanistan in its first case, raising due process questions.
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ImmigrationPolitics
US Deports Legal Resident Via Alien Terror Court
The Alien Terrorist Removal Court deported a lawful US resident to Afghanistan in its first-ever case, raising major due-process questions.
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National RemembrancePolitics
9/11 at 25: A Nation Remembers, and Remains Divided
On 9/11’s 25th anniversary, Americans honored nearly 3,000 lives lost while confronting deep divides over the attacks’ legacy.
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National SecurityTechnology
Belgian Chip Exec Arrested for Espionage for China
A former top executive of bankrupt Belgian chipmaker BelGaN faces espionage charges for allegedly transferring GaN technology to a Chinese mirror company.
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SecurityTechnology
China Warns Foreign Spies Targeting Inspection Drones
China's MSS warns foreign intelligence agencies are infiltrating networked drone inspection platforms, citing security vulnerabilities.
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Government & Politics
Three Secret Service Officials Placed on Leave in Leak Probe
Three Secret Service officials, including communications director Anthony Guglielmi, placed on leave amid leak investigation.
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PoliticsEducation
Pentagon Orders 30 Universities to Audit Foreign Ties
Pentagon orders 30 US universities to audit foreign research partnerships with China, Russia, and Iran or risk losing federal funding by August 31.
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LegalSecurity
China Prosecutes Classified Personnel for WeChat Leaks
China prosecutes a classified technology official for repeatedly leaking state secrets via WeChat groups, underscoring digital-era security risks.
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National SecurityTechnology
Trump Memo Would Let Companies Hack Foreign Cybercriminals
A White House memorandum would authorize private U.S. companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against foreign cybercriminal organizations.
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Politics
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Ballroom Construction
Trump's administration asks the Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue during appeal, citing national security.
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International TradePolitics
Trump Imposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Imported Drones
Trump signs proclamation imposing 10-100% tariffs on imported drones and components, citing national security and aiming to boost US drone manufacturing.
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Politics
Trump Secretly Evacuated as Air Force One Became Decoy
Trump was secretly evacuated from Air Force One after a credible Iranian threat, with the jet becoming a flying decoy for unwitting staff and journalists.
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Politics
Democrats Probe Deportation of US Military Families
Congressional Democrats launch probe into Trump administration's deportation of US military members and their families, citing national security concerns.
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PoliticsMilitary
Trump Crackdown Detains 50+ Military Family Members
AP investigation reveals more than 50 military spouses and parents detained under Trump's immigration crackdown, raising concerns about troop readiness.
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National SecurityPolitics
Pentagon Drafts New Nuclear Strategy with Tactical Focus
Pentagon drafts classified nuclear strategy emphasizing tactical weapons for regional conflicts with China or Russia.
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National Security
Military GPS Jamming Linked to Fatal Air Ambulance Crash
Federal report reveals military jamming drill preceded fatal New Mexico air ambulance crash, exposing growing GPS interference danger facing US flights.
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National SecurityPolitics
Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Course Near Los Angeles
Armed man arrested at Trump golf course near LA after allegedly monitoring security preparations ahead of the president's visit.
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National SecurityPolitics
US Airstrikes Killed Hundreds of Yemen Civilians
Documents and sources reveal US airstrikes in Yemen killed or wounded hundreds of civilians in April 2025, raising questions about Pentagon accountability.
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National SecurityPolitics
Pentagon Crisis Meeting After Trump Fury on Weapons
Pentagon holds crisis meeting on weapons shortfall after angry Trump call, sources say, as depleted munitions threaten military options against Iran.
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National SecurityPolitics
Pentagon Drafts Nuclear Strategy for Regional War Threats
Pentagon drafts new nuclear strategy emphasizing tactical weapons for regional conflicts with China or Russia, reshaping US deterrence policy.
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ImmigrationPolitics
Trump Crackdown Detains 50+ Military Family Members
AP investigation finds Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents, raising concerns about military readiness.
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DefenseEconomy
US Firms Race to Break China's Grip on Weapons Minerals
US companies scale up rare earth production to break China's grip on critical minerals for weapons amid Iran war depletion and new Pentagon sourcing rules.
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National SecurityPolitics
Water-Supply Hacks Widen Across U.S. as Iran Evidence Grows
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems now span at least seven states as investigators say the evidence points to Iran; attribution is not yet definitive.
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JusticeMedia
Justice Dept. Subpoenas NYT Freelancer in Leak Probe
DOJ demands New York Times freelancer Matthew Cole reveal sources behind a failed North Korea SEAL mission report, raising press freedom concerns.
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InternationalSecurity
Japan Launches First Post-WWII Intelligence Agency
Japan on July 31 launched the National Intelligence Bureau, upgrading its cabinet intelligence office and raising questions about its defensive posture.
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LegalNational Security
Alien Terrorist Removal Court Holds First Hearing 30 Years
A dormant federal court created in 1996 held its first hearing to remove an Afghan green card holder accused of aiding an ISIS Election Day plot.
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MilitaryPolitics
Six Chinese Agencies Ban Sale of Retired Military Equipment
Six Chinese government departments jointly ban the sale of decommissioned military equipment, citing public safety risks and military secrecy concerns.
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PoliticsForeign Affairs
Beijing's $900M Push to Sway American Opinion Exposed
Federal records reveal China spent $900M swaying US opinion through state media, corporate lobbying, and clandestine operations.
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International PoliticsSecurity
Japan Names First Director of National Intelligence Bureau
Japan appoints Kazuya Hara first director of new National Intelligence Bureau in security overhaul, stoking remilitarization debate.
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PoliticsDefense
Rushed Air Force One Effort Led to Safety Risks, Costs
A New York Times probe reveals Trump's push to speed Air Force One delivery led to ballooning costs, safety trade-offs, and a press freedom clash.
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PoliticsUS News
Secret Service Agent Probed for Leaking Vance Security Info
A Secret Service agent on Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for allegedly leaking operational security information.
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National SecurityPolitics
State Dept: Cuba Built Covert Spy Network in Pentagon, NSC
A 100-page State Department report alleges Cuba ran a decades-long spy network infiltrating the Pentagon, NSC, and US universities, sparking fierce debate.
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National SecurityCrime
FBI: Army Veteran Targeted NYC Building, Willing to Kill
FBI says Army veteran Andrew Arrabaca targeted 26 Federal Plaza with explosives, telling investigators he was willing to kill employees or civilians.
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SecurityTechnology
FBI Shot Down Over 700 Rogue Drones to Secure World Cup
FBI Director Kash Patel reveals the bureau shot down over 700 rogue drones to secure the 2026 FIFA World Cup with zero major security incidents.
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PoliticsDefense
Trump Confirms Air Force One Will Be 'Maxed Out' for Upgrade
Trump confirms Qatari-donated Air Force One will be taken out of service for defensive upgrades, acknowledging security concerns amid Iran tensions.
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PoliticsLaw
DOJ Activates Never-Used Alien Terrorist Removal Court
The DOJ filed the first-ever petition to the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, a secretive tribunal created in 1996 but never activated until now.
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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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