US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander detained by Israeli military in West BankBrad Lander, a US Democratic Party candidate for Congress, was detained by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, along with other Americans and Israelis harvesting olives alongside Palestinian farmers, rights groups said.Reuters3d agoSources (2)Whole story →EconomySecurity
Pentagon Officials Reportedly Ready to 'Spill Their Guts' to Help Get Hegseth ImpeachedWith polls showing Democrats in good position to retake at least one chamber of the US Congress, several Pentagon insiders are reportedly lining up to offer up damaging information about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in hopes that a new Democratic majority will impeach him. According to a report published Wednesday by The Telegraph, current and former…Common Dreams3d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
The secret terms of Trump’s Venezuelan oil dealIn late August, President Donald Trump announced what he called the “biggest oil deal in world history.” Since then, the full text of the accord — which grants the U.S. sweeping access to Venezuela’s oil reserves — has been one of the most sought-after secrets in Washington, D.C. ProPublica has reviewed a copy of the 18-page strategic partnership…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Dem candidate seized by Israeli forces while harvesting olives with PalestiniansDemocratic congressional nominee Brad Lander was detained by Israeli troops in the West Bank while helping Palestinian farmers harvest olives, an Israeli rights group said . Lander, the former New York City comptroller, announced his detention Wednesday in a post on X that included a selfie taken aboard a bus. About 90 volunteers with Rabbis for Human…Raw Story3d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Trump delivers $1 billion to Marines to relieve decades-long suffering of American heroes and their familiesTrump announced nearly $1 billion in Camp Lejeune toxic water settlements at a North Carolina rally, ordering the DOJ to resolve all remaining claims.Fox News3d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
Trump officials warn decades-long decline among American men could carry national security consequencesPresident Donald Trump's administration develops testosterone screening for troops as an HHS official warns 77% of young Americans can't serve.Fox News9h agoWhole story →Security
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
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Saudi citiesSaudi Arabia's Civil Defense briefly issued alerts warning residents of potential danger in Taif and Yanbu, as well as in Mecca and Jeddah.CNBC7h agoWhole story →Security
Ukraine says Starlink and Starshield high speed restrictions have been liftedUkraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.CNBC7h agoWhole story →Security
Trump pardon talk turns serious as his lawyers study blanket clemency: reportPresident Donald Trump's offhand talk of pardoning everyone around him has moved from punchline to legal homework inside the White House. White House attorneys are reviewing whether to hand out sweeping pardons to lower-ranking staffers, The Washington Sun reported Saturday, citing two people familiar with the discussion. One source said a pardon…Raw Story7h agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Something Like SabotageHow should Ukraine respond to America’s treachery?The Dispatch10d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentukraine us relations
Former German Intelligence Chief Arrested on Suspicion of TreasonAugust Hanning, 80, the former president of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), was arrested Tuesday morning, Oct. 6, at his home in Steinfurt county near the Dutch border, according to German prosecutors. A second suspect, identified only as Manfred D. under German privacy laws, was arrested at his home in Bavaria on suspicion of aiding […]Natural News16d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticegerman intelligence scandal
German federal prosecutor’s office says a former domestic intelligence chief was arrested on spying allegationsBERLIN (AP) — German federal prosecutor's office says a former domestic intelligence chief was arrested on spying allegations.WTOP19d agoWhole story →Securitygaza conflict escalation
Democrats Warn Trump’s Election Interference Threat Isn’t OverLawmakers used the president’s efforts to sabotage the midterms to mobilize the base while warning of further threats to come.HuffPost1mo agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentelection interference warning
Former German top spy placed under formal arrestA judge of Germany's Federal Court of Justice issued a formal arrest warrant against a former spy chief accused of buying secret documents and using them in an analysis for a foreign intelligence service, the Office of the Federal Prosecutor said on Wednesday.Reuters17d agoWhole story →Securitygerman espionage arrest
Russia says it has detained a German who faces charges for serving in Ukrainian armyRussia's top domestic security agency says it has detained a German national who is alleged to have served in the Ukrainian army. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, made the announcement without providing the man's name or details about his arrest. According to the FSB, the man signed a three-year contract with the Ukrainian armed forces in 2025 but…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3d agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
Former German spy chief arrested on treason and espionage allegationsStory by AP BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office said a former foreign intelligence chief was arrested Tuesday on espionageKRDO17d agoWhole story →Securitygerman espionage arrests
German lawmakers approve funds for eight-ship fleet of sub-hunting frigatesThe German ships will support NATO missions in the Baltic and North seas, the Atlantic and the High North, according to the announcement.Defense News16d agoWhole story →Securitygerman sub hunting frigates funding approval
