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"Our job is to make sure there's not an intelligence compromise," the Senate Intelligence Committee chairman told "Face the Nation."
Gen. Glen VanHerck cited a "gap" in capability that caused the DoD to miss the incursions.
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Chinese spy balloons had briefly flown over the U.S. at least three times during Trump’s administration and one previously under Biden, Pentagon says
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Donald Trump's decision to declassify evidence given by ex-British spy Christopher Steele over the former president's alleged links with Russia led to the disappearance of two sources, Steele said.
US intelligence community alarmed by CNN and New York Times reports into disappearance of 2,700 pages of classified material
During then-President Donald Trump’s final days in office, a 10-inch-thick binder of raw Russian intelligence transported from the CIA went missing after it was last seen at the White House, CNN reported Friday. The investigation offered disturbing new details about the final frantic days of Trump’s term.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI said Monday it is investigating allegations that sensitive documents from the Trump campaign were stolen in a cyber intrusion days after the campaign declared it had been hacked by Iran.
The FBI and other investigators probing the apparent hack-and-leak of Trump campaign documents, which Donald Trump has blamed on Iran, suspect that the hackers were able to compromise the personal email account of longtime Republican and Trump operative Roger Stone, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
Google said Wednesday that an alleged Iranian hacking operation aimed at US presidential campaigns is ongoing and more wide-ranging than previously known as the hackers continue to target the email accounts of current US officials and people associated with Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. intelligence community said Monday that Iran is to blame for the hack of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
At least five agents are on administrative leave, meaning they cannot do investigative or protective work.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has identified attempts by an Iranian hacker group, APT42, to breach WhatsApp accounts of U.S. officials from the Biden and Trump administrations. The hackers posed as technical support and targeted political, diplomatic, and business figures across several countries.
Ryan Routh has been accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump. Despite multiple tips to US government agencies about Routh's violent and erratic behavior, including threats against President Putin, little was done to scrutinize him further. Now, authorities are being questioned about their vigilance.
The U.S. State Department is offering up to $20 million for information leading to the arrest of a member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for his alleged involvement in a murder-for-hire plot.
Bob Woodward's book claims Trump had up to seven private calls with Putin after leaving office, sparking scrutiny over their relationship and potential impacts on U.S. foreign policy. Trump's criticism of U.S. aid to Ukraine and ties to Russia continue to raise public interest, amid denied allegations.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new book's assertion that former President Donald Trump may have had as many as seven private phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin since leaving the
The activity is part of a much broader Chinese hacking campaign that has infiltrated multiple US telecommunications firms in the last several months.
The Washington Post reports Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted audio and texts from unnamed adviser
Chinese state-affiliated hackers accessed phone communications of U.S. political figures, including those connected to Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, by infiltrating U.S. telecom infrastructure. The FBI and cybersecurity agencies are investigating these breaches, amidst concerns over national security and upcoming elections.
Chinese state-affiliated hackers intercepted phone call audio from several U.S. political figures, including a Trump campaign adviser. The FBI and U.S. Cybersecurity Agency are investigating unauthorized access linked to China. Hackers also targeted phones connected to Kamala Harris's Democratic campaign.
The FBI recently told Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be the bureau’s next director, that he was the target of an Iranian cyberattack
The officials told Senate leaders their concerns about elevating Tulsi Gabbard to become Donald Trump's director of national intelligence.
In a retaliatory move, former President Donald Trump announced the revocation of President Joe Biden's security clearance and intelligence briefings, citing actions taken by Biden in 2021. Trump justified the decision by referencing a report on Biden's handling of classified documents, implying Biden couldn't be trusted with sensitive information.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump declared he was revoking Joe Biden's security clearances and halting his intelligence briefings. Trump cited a report labeling Biden as forgetful. Biden's past actions questioned Trump's suitability for briefings over concerns of potential information leaks.
The CIA has sent drones on secret missions over Mexico to spy on drug cartels -- and may use them for armed strikes, according to former and current officials.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
The US president has attempted to downplay the leak of US airstrikes on Yemen's Houtis to a journalist via the Signal messaging app, suggesting the chat among high-ranking officials contained "no classified information".
Sources tell CBS News the Signal chat involving senior Trump administration officials included sensitive intelligence Israel provided to the U.S.
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Advanced espionage techniques made the most of Iranian vulnerabilities, but Israel’s ultimate aims may still be out of reach.
Iran’s intelligence chief has been killed in an Israeli strike on Tehran on Sunday.
If the U.S. decides to support Israel more directly in its attack on Iran, one option for Washington would be to provide the “bunker-buster” bombs believed...
The Defense Department said it wants to use OpenAI to explore “frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges”
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Late last year, eight major U.S. telecoms were the victim of a massive intrusion by Chinese hackers who managed to spy on public U.S. officials for more than a year. The “Salt Typhoon” hack was so severe, the intruders spent a year rooting around the ISP netw…
The U.S. entered Israel's war against Iran over the weekend, dropping bombs and firing missiles on three Iranian nuclear enrichment facilities. We hear from some experts on whether they think the attacks were successful in damaging or destroying Iran's abilit…
The US Air Force released photos and imagery showing the stealth aircraft preparing to bomb Iran and returning back to base.
The amount of damage the targeted sites of Iran's nuclear program sustained may be unclear, based on conflicting statements from officials and experts.
A retired B-2 bomber pilot reveals details about the historic U.S. strike on Iran, including stealth tactics, pilot preparations and decadelong planning.
Experts looking at satellite images of Fordo, Isfahan and Natanz give a first damage assessment
The United States government has warned of cyber attacks mounted by pro-Iranian groups after it launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites as part of the Iran–Israel war that commenced on June 13, 2025. Stating that the ongoing conflict has created a "heigh…
Donald Trump has said the images showing the aftermath of Iran’s nuclear sites following the US attack reveal "success".
New video shows the B-2 stealth bombers taking off on their historic mission to strike Iran's nuclear sites as new satellite images show the damage left behind by bunker-buster bombs.
The operation against Iran's nuclear sites likely took advantage of the stealth capabilities of B-2s, as well as other conditions.
With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, law enforcement and federal officials are on guard for retaliation from Iran.
Iran's nuclear program has been dealt a blow, here's an overview of the current state of its facilities.
Seven B-2 stealth aircraft dropped a total of 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites last weekend.
The Joints Chiefs chairman referred damage assessments to intelligence agencies.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has attacked media for questioning the efficacy of US bombing following leaked report.
A second intelligence leak has undermined President Donald Trump’s claim that the Iranian nuclear program has been “totally obliterated.” Intercepted audio...
An Iranian-linked hacking group has threatened to sell stolen emails from Donald Trump’s inner circle which it claims to have obtained during the 2024...
They warned Secretary Kristi Noem it would put U.S. national security at risk.
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A senior administration source says reports of tension over a foreign intelligence review in the Charlie Kirk case were exaggerated and cooperation continues...
An inspector-general report finds that the defense secretary violated his department’s policies.
From intelligence sources to intricate mission plans, some details are becoming clearer - but many questions remain unanswered.
The CIA has been the target of numerous rumors, spanning everything from its knowledge of UFOs to its alleged administration of covert drug trials.
The rumor appeared to stem from a mistranslation of an interview on French news television.
Senator Ron Wyden says that when a secret interpretation of Section 702 is eventually declassified, the American public “will be stunned” to learn what the NSA has been doing. If you’ve followed Wyden’s career, you know this is not a man prone to hyperbole — …
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. The Trump administration is loosening restrictions on the sharing of law enforcement information with the CIA and other intelligence agencies, officials said, over…
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with top Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, a CIA official said.
As head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Pulte’s used his position to launch unnecessary mortgage fraud investigations against Trump’s enemies.
US lawmakers are alarmed that Bill Pulte, a housing official with no intelligence experience, is poised to take charge of one of the government's most powerful surveillance tools.
President Donald Trump indicated to House Speaker Mike Johnson during a meeting Tuesday that he wouldn’t back down on his decision to elevate Bill Pulte to a...
Nomination comes amid pushback over Donald Trump's selection of Bill Pulte as acting director of the agency.
Sen. Tom Cotton said the confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton for DNI will continue as planned despite Trump announcing it would be canceled.