Trump's Words Used Against Him in Alaska Lawsuit, DOJ Sanctions SoughtOn Friday, President Trump said "I’m the one that said do it" when asked about an Alaska Senate election lawsuit.Newsweek8h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
China Hits Back at US Proposal to Tighten Investment LimitsChina said it “firmly opposes” a US Treasury proposal to expand the scope and increase the severity of restrictions on US investment in China, calling it discriminatory and “a typical example of an overly broad application of national security concerns.”Bloomberg8h agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
Ukraine reports Starlink operating again after slowdownUkraine’s Starlink satellite links have been restored after the country experienced limitations with accessing this critical technology, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Saturday. SpaceX’s military-grade version of Starlink, called Starshield, supports Ukraine’s drone operations and communication. Zelensky confirmed the restoration in a…The Hill8h agoWhole story →Security
ICC prosecutor says court making ‘significant progress’ despite US sanctionsNazhat Shameem Khan claims some staff are facing ‘banking difficulties’ but their work is unaffected The deputy prosecutor of the international criminal court has said new US sanctions are beginning to take effect on its staff but insisted they have not hindered the court’s work. The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, announced the sanctions this month…The Guardian9h agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
Trump: 'We'll take care of Cuba on the way back from Iran'Earlier this year, the president began applying increased pressure on HavanaNewsNation9h agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
U.S. is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from IranIn a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said his teams "have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel."PBS NewsHour5h agoWhole story →Security
Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials SayThe U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Drones on Starshield Network Are Back to Normal Speeds, Ukraine SaysThe announcement followed more than a week of unexplained problems with Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network Ukraine relies on to thwart Russian attacks.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →Security
Rubio offers Cubans CIA partnership opportunity: 'Now is the time'The U.S. government has offered CIA partnerships to residents of adversarial countries in the past, namely in Russia.NewsNation3h agoWhole story →Security
Trump advisers still see opportunity for US agenda even if Netanyahu loses: reportPresident Trump's Middle East agenda can remain on track – or perhaps even enjoy new opportunities – even if the president's close ally Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes down in elections in Israel.New York Post3h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Houthi attacks escalate conflict in Middle EastDeseret News15d agoWhole story →Securitymiddle east conflict escalation
Iran war could last another year, Trump ambassador saysMeanwhile, fighting in the Middle East continues as oil prices climbSalon23h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Trump 'is going to have to' escalate Iran war: Rick Scott"At some point, he will not have a choice but to do more to destroy their ability to produce weapons," Sen. Rick Scott said of Trump regarding Iran.Washington Examiner2mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityRick Scottiran conflict escalation
As Israeli Americans, we support Jon Ossoff’s approach to the Middle EastSen. Jon Ossoff has been criticized for voting against certain weapons sales to Israel. He supports the Jewish State's right to defend itself while opposing endless war.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentJon Ossoffmiddle east policy debate
Grand Island prepares to host President Donald Trump for Monday rallyEUROPE SAYS20d agoWhole story →GovernmentDonald Trumptrump rally in nebraska
The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questionsThe war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? Join us for a live conversation on 6 October at 12pm ET with political and global correspondents Sign in or sign up to join the conversation Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on 3 November. The war…The Guardian19d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus midterms
Russia Looking to Escalate War, Not End it, Romanian Leader SaysRussia looks more inclined to intensify its war in Ukraine rather than end it, Romanian President Nicusor Dan said, pointing to the rising number of provocations by the Kremlin inside the European Union.Bloomberg2d agoWhole story →Securityrussia ukraine conflict escalation
Trump’s Middle East Mess Pushes Allies Toward Putin’s ArcticIf Donald Trump had known what consequences would arise from his war on Iran, would he do it all over again?Newsweek6d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus iran conflict escalation
