National Security
John Bolton pleads not guilty to classified documents charges
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Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded not guilty on October 17, 2025, to 18 federal counts related to mishandling classified materials. He surrendered to authorities in Maryland and appeared in court in Greenbelt. The case involves allegations of sending top-secret information to his wife and daughter via personal email and messaging apps.
Japan and U.S. to sign shipbuilding cooperation memorandum during Trump visit
Japan and the United States plan to sign a memorandum on improving shipbuilding capabilities during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit starting Monday. The agreement seeks to counter China's dominance in the sector and enhance national security.
After Indiana arrests, ICE chief warns of security risks from undocumented truck drivers
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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons on Thursday warned that undocumented immigrants driving commercial trucks could pose security risks, a message delivered as federal and state officers announced 223 arrests — including 146 truck drivers — on northwest Indiana highways.
White House Unveils TikTok Deal with American Investors
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The White House has announced a deal enabling a consortium of U.S. investors to take control of TikTok's American operations, ensuring majority American ownership and oversight of the app's algorithm. This agreement, reached between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, addresses national security concerns by transferring control from ByteDance while allowing the popular platform to continue operating in the U.S. Officials emphasized that the arrangement will safeguard user data and maintain connectivity with global users.
U.S. sends USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America as Trump signals possible land strikes on cartels
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The Pentagon is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the U.S. Southern Command region to bolster counter-narcotics operations, as President Donald Trump suggests the campaign could expand to land targets after a 10th strike on a suspected drug boat killed six people in the Caribbean.