Tulsi Gabbard announced that she will resign as director of national intelligence effective June 30, 2026, saying she needs to step away from public service to support her husband, Abraham Williams, a
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday disclosed new details about a planned White House ballroom, describing it as a bunker-like, heavily fortified structure with a six-story underground complex. He said
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President Donald Trump, along with his two eldest sons and the Trump Organization, voluntarily dropped a $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, according to a Monday filing in Miami
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The Pentagon canceled the deployment of nearly 4,000 soldiers from the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, just as the unit was beginning to deploy to Europe. A U.S. official confir
The Arms Control Association argues that U.S. negotiators were unprepared for serious nuclear talks with Iran and that this weakness may have contributed to President Trump’s decision to support strik
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President Donald Trump abruptly paused “Project Freedom,” a U.S. operation meant to help ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, after backlash from key Gulf allies, according to U.S. officials. Th
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President Trump entered office promising to remove government constraints on artificial intelligence, but 15 months later his administration is moving toward a much more active role in overseeing the
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Spirit Airlines has shut down operations immediately, canceling all flights and beginning an “orderly wind-down” that will affect thousands of travelers and nearly 17,000 employees. The budget carrier
President Trump informed congressional leaders that hostilities with Iran have “terminated,” arguing that the legal 60-day deadline for seeking congressional authorization under the War Powers Resolut
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President Donald Trump said his administration is reviewing a possible reduction in the number of US troops stationed in Germany, with a decision expected soon. The announcement came after a public cl
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night after a security incident outside the ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel.
Donald Trump canceled plans for US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for further talks with Iran, saying Tehran could contact Washington directly “anytime.” The trip had bee
At a House event focused on artificial intelligence, lawmakers from both parties expressed deep concern about the technology’s rapid growth and potential harms. The discussion reflected growing anxiet
USA TODAY reports that the Pentagon is quietly increasing planning for a possible U.S. military operation in Cuba, should President Donald Trump order one. The report cites two unnamed sources familia
The commentary "Tactical Success, Strategic Failure? Washington Walks the Path to Defeat in Iran" by Ryan Evans reflects on the U.S. military actions against Iran initiated by the Trump administration
Investigators are concerned that a recent breach of the FBI's Digital Collection System Network could involve nation-state actors, particularly linked to the Chinese government. On February 17, the FB
The White House has proposed significant budget cuts to NASA for the second consecutive year, suggesting a fiscal year 2027 allocation of $18.8 billion—23% less than the previous year's funding. This
President Donald Trump has proposed a substantial $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, driven by escalating costs from the ongoing war in Iran and increasing global security commitments. This propos
The article highlights the extensive surveillance practices embedded in various U.S. government apps, collectively termed "Fedware." It reveals alarming permissions and tracking capabilities of apps f
Stuxnet, the first known cyberweapon, was a sophisticated computer worm developed collaboratively by U.S. and Israeli intelligence to disrupt Iran's nuclear program. Identified in 2010, its developmen
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The FBI has issued a warning to California law enforcement regarding Iran's potential plans to retaliate for U.S. military actions, specifically through the use of drones. As of early February 2026, I
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The FBI has issued a warning to California police that Iran may be planning a drone attack in retaliation for U.S. military actions against it. According to the alert, which emerged in early February
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The recent conflict between the Department of War (DoW) and Anthropic highlights critical questions regarding the future of AI in military and government operations. The DoW has designated Anthropic a
In a recent analysis, Jeet Heer discusses the troubling evolution of the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, particularly under the Trump administration. The war, described as one lacking a clear rati
Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), with assistance from U.S. intelligence. This operation
The U.S. military is poised to launch strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, although President Donald Trump has yet to make a definitive decision on authorizing such action, according to sour
Detailed drawings of White House ballroom released
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Detailed drawings of the White House's East Wing expansion project have been released, showcasing plans for a significant enlargement that includes a new ballroom. The proposed expansion will increase
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Nuclear power is essential for advancing America’s space exploration capabilities, particularly for deep space missions and lunar operations. While technologies for nuclear fission and radioisotope sy
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The article discusses a fictional scenario set in the future, exploring the role of U.S. Special Operations in space warfare, underpinned by current geopolitical tensions, particularly with China. It
Andy Baker, a relatively obscure yet influential figure within the Trump administration, is significantly shaping U.S. foreign policy, particularly in relation to Europe. As the deputy national securi
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Blue Origin announced on January 30 that it will suspend flights of its New Shepard suborbital vehicle for at least two years to focus on lunar exploration efforts. This decision comes after New Shepa
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AI technology is facilitating the normalization of foreign propaganda in the U.S. by directing users toward accessible state-aligned sources, as many credible outlets are behind paywalls or blocking a
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Anthropic reported the first AI-driven cyber espionage campaign, executed by a Chinese state-sponsored group targeting around thirty organizations. The AI agents autonomously conducted reconnaissance,
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Generative AI may be undermining genuine expertise by enabling professionals to produce sophisticated outputs without the underlying knowledge or judgment. This phenomenon is exemplified by cases wher
President Trump signed an executive order to reform the defense contracting relationship, imposing financial penalties on underperforming contractors, including bans on stock buybacks and dividends un
The U.S. has initiated military strikes in Venezuela, targeting key military bases and ports, as part of an escalated strategy against President Maduro's regime, supported by opposition leader María C
Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a travel ban on US citizens in response to the US government's recent full entry restrictions on their nationals as part of an expanded travel ban initiated under
The CIA conducted a drone strike on a port facility on the Venezuelan coast earlier in December 2025, marking the first known U.S. attack on a target within Venezuela. The strike targeted a remote doc
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced her pregnancy on social media, revealing that she is expecting her second child, a girl, due in May 2026. In her Instagram post, she expressed he
The U.S. Department of War announced a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to deploy its Grok AI models across government systems, integrating them into the Pentagon's new AI platform, GenAI.mil. This in
The potential for U.S. control over Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) emerged during a call between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump propos
On December 22, 2025, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expanded its "Covered List" to include all foreign-produced uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and their critical components, citing nati
The U.S. Navy has appointed Rebecca Gassler, previously the deputy director of Project Overmatch, as the first portfolio acquisition executive for robotics and autonomous systems (PAE RAS). This new r
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released a batch of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, but the documents contain extensive redactions, sparking criticism from victims and lawmakers who ar