Ex-FBI official who briefed Congress on 2020 foreign interference is charged, her lawyers sayLawyers say a former FBI intelligence official who specialized in foreign election interference has been charged by the Justice Department.WDIV ClickOnDetroit2d agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityGovernment
2 ex-FBI officials charged with lying about involvement in investigation into Hunter Biden's laptopTwo former FBI intelligence officials who specialized in foreign election interference have been charged with lying about their roles in investigating the origins of Hunter Biden’s laptop in the run-up to the 2020 presidential election. Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides surrendered Friday and made their first appearance in federal court in Washington.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Russia, Ukraine agree to Oleshky ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump, White House saysThe White House said Friday that first lady Melania Trump secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Russian-controlled city of Oleshky.CNBC2d agoWhole story →Security
US designates helium as a critical material, citing its importance for semiconductorsThe U.S. government has designated helium as a critical material because it’s indispensable for making semiconductors that are essential to energy generation, and the global supply is at risk of disruption. The designation, announced Friday, means that more federal financing will be available for helium producers and the government will monitor it more…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanet
Melania Trump claims she just secured a 'ceasefire' between Russia and UkraineFirst lady Melania Trump claimed she secured a “ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, but it covers only one occupied town, and neither country immediately confirmed it. The White House made the claim in a statement Friday, saying the first lady “successfully secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, localized to the city of Oleshky.” Melania…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →Security
Obama Tears Into Trump, Hegseth Over Iran War: ‘Not Serious People’Obama blasted Trump over the Iran war and mocked Hegseth’s focus on testosterone levels in the military.Newsweek7h agoWhole story →Security
After SpaceX restores high-speed service, Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink agreementUkraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.CNBC7h agoWhole story →Security
American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm electionsA memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.CNBC6h agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurity
Elon Musk admits closing Starlink ‘loophole’ in rant against ‘warmongers’: 'Burn in hell'Elon Musk acknowledged that SpaceX changed how Ukraine's military can use Starlink and followed it with a stark warning about the war. In a lengthy post on X Saturday, the billionaire accused Ukrainian forces of violating Starlink's terms of service by using the satellite internet system "for offensive drone strikes to kill people" before announcing,…Raw Story6h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictionsBut Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, accuses Ukrainian military of violating the company’s terms Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government said, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite communications system was suddenly restricted . But hours after the announcement, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk,…The Guardian6h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
First lady Melania Trump successfully negotiates ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine for occupied cityHumanitarian aid will be arriving for the residents of a Ukrainian city thanks to the efforts of first lady Melania Trump. The first lady said in a press release Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to cease military action in the city of Oleshky and allow a civilian evacuation. 'What she wants to do is save children, and that’s her focus. ... She…The Blaze1d agoSources (3)Whole story →Security
Melania Trump brokers localized Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, White House saysFirst lady Melania Trump has secured a localized ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the front-line city of Oleshky, the White House said in a press release Friday morning. The ceasefire will begin Thursday with both nations agreeing to temporarily stop all military action in the city “to allow for humanitarian aid to enter and...The Hill2d agoSources (2)Whole story →Security
Melania Trump secures "temporary ceasefire" in Ukrainian cityFirst lady Melania Trump's office says she secured a localized ceasefire for the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky.CBS News1d agoWhole story →
Exclusive — Melania Trump Secures Localized Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Senior Adviser Calls It ‘Meaningful Step Toward Lasting Peace’First lady Melania Trump has secured an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to temporarily halt military operations in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky, where humanitarian aid will begin arriving October 29 and preparations for civilian evacuations will get underway. The post Exclusive — Melania Trump Secures Localized Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire,…Breitbart News Network1d agoWhole story →Security
White House’s Melania ceasefire credit under fire as Pope's role comes to lightPresident Donald Trump’s White House credited first lady Melania Trump with diplomacy to secure a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but critics say Pope Leo XIV got there first. The White House statement came earlier in the day , saying the ceasefire is localized to the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky and would begin Oct. 29 to allow humanitarian…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →Security
Jeff Landry flexes political muscles as reelection nearsWith Julia Letlow’s big win in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, Gov. Jeff Landry flexed his political muscles as he eyes reelection next year.Baton Rouge Advocate4mo agoWhole story →GovernmentJulia Letlowlouisiana gubernatorial election
Trump claims energy ceasefire reached between Russia and UkrainePresident Trump claimed Sunday an energy ceasefire deal has been reached between Russia and Ukraine, days after his administration announced a deal to acquire diesel from Russia while lifting sanctions. "Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine," Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday morning. "Both parties…NewsNation2d agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityPlanetrussia ukraine energy ceasefire
Melania Trump Makes the Great Men of History Look SmallMelania Trump has reportedly brokered a narrow Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, achieving what world leaders have struggled to do.Newsweek1d agoWhole story →Security
