Articles tagged with #national security
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The Ex-taxi Driver at the Center of Russia’s Shadow War
A Russian national who led a spy ring that targeted the United States has been sentenced to 19 years in prison, a rare punishment for espionage in the country. Yevgeny Kudashev, a former taxi driver from Moscow, was convicted in 2017 of conspiracy to commit espionage and other charges related to his...
Pentagon Action Against Mark Kelly Temporarily Blocked
The Pentagon has been taking action against Mark Kelly, a former US Senator and astronaut, over a video that allegedly contains classified information. The video, which was posted online, shows Kelly discussing sensitive orders in a way that has raised concerns about national security and the potent...
Trump Administration Sued Over Ban on Immigration from 75 Countries
The Trump administration's ban on immigration from 75 countries has been met with widespread criticism and opposition from advocacy groups and lawmakers. The ban, which was announced in October, prohibits immigrants from entering the United States if they are from countries that do not meet certain ...
South Dakota Scif Plan Puzzles Dhs, Cisa Officials
The proposed SCIF plan in South Dakota has been making headlines in recent weeks, with federal agencies expressing concerns over its potential impact on national security. The plan, which aims to establish a secure communication network for state and local officials, has been met with skepticism by ...
National Guard Troops to Stay in Washington Dc Through the End of 2026
The US National Guard has been stationed in Washington DC since January 2021, amidst growing concerns over security threats in the nation's capital. Following the January 6th Capitol riot, the Pentagon deployed thousands of troops to help maintain order and provide support to law enforcement agencie...
Aldrich Ames, Former Cia Agent Who Sold Secrets to the Soviets in the 1980s, Dies in Federal Prison
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer convicted of espionage, has died in a federal prison after serving 23 years of his life sentence. The 75-year-old Ames was arrested in 1994 and later convicted of spying for the Soviet Union and Russia during the Cold War era. He was sentenced to life in prison wit...
Us Bans New Foreign Drone Models in a Blow to Chinese Giant Dji
In a bid to bolster national security, the US government has imposed a ban on importing new foreign-made drone models, specifically targeting products from Chinese manufacturer DJI. The decision, which comes into effect immediately, is seen as a major blow to DJI's global market share and underscore...
What the Deal Between Tiktok and Us Investors Means for Users
TikTok has been at the center of a high-profile dispute between the US government and Chinese regulators over concerns regarding data security and censorship. The US government has been scrutinizing TikTok's operations, fearing that user data could be used by the Chinese government for espionage pur...
All the Countries Affected by Trump’s Expanded Travel Ban
The United States has been at the center of a heated debate over immigration and national security in recent years, with President Trump's administration implementing a series of policies aimed at tightening the country's borders. One of the most contentious measures has been the expanded travel ban...