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Hegseth fields ‘kamikaze dolphins’ question at Pentagon briefing, says shipping lane remains open in Strait of Hormuz
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine briefly joked Tuesday after a reporter asked about reports of “kamikaze dolphins” tied to Iran, then said commercial shipping still has access to a safe lane through the Strait of Hormuz despite mine concerns.
China’s foreign ministry reaffirmed firm support for Hong Kong’s judiciary and rejected calls to free Jimmy Lai before Donald Trump’s state visit.
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Cole Tomas Allen entered a not guilty plea Monday morning to charges of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump. The case involves an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner last month. Allen faces life in prison if convicted.
The House and Senate approved a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act early Friday, moving the program’s expiration from April 20 to April 30 after longer renewal plans stalled amid divisions among House Republicans. President Donald Trump signed the extension on Saturday, setting up another high-stakes fight ahead of the new deadline.
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A key U.S. surveillance tool, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, faces expiration on April 20 without congressional action. Lawmakers from both parties worry it enables warrantless spying on Americans' communications, while supporters highlight its role in counterterrorism and national security. The debate crosses party lines as reforms are pushed amid past abuses.
President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret on Monday over drone flights by individuals into North Korea that caused unnecessary military tension with Pyongyang. He made the remarks during a cabinet meeting after prosecutors indicted three people last week for flying drones there between September and January. The indicted include a graduate student in his 30s, a National Intelligence Service employee and a military officer.
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Following the FCC's March 23 announcement banning sales of new Wi-Fi routers with major foreign manufacturing due to security risks, companies like TP-Link and Netgear have responded with production shift plans, while experts cite threats like Salt Typhoon and warn of update cutoffs after March 1, 2027. No exemptions granted yet; Starlink routers appear unaffected.
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April 14, 2026 05:14Florida officials cite NCRI report alleging overlaps between some Florida Muslim groups and people convicted in terrorism cases
April 13, 2026 02:25Congress returns to Washington with lengthy to-do list
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April 08, 2026 09:26China enforces new rules to secure supply chains
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