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FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban: One Popular Brand Just Got the First Exemption

FCC's Foreign-Made Router Ban: One Popular Brand Just Got the First Exemption

Joe Supan, CNET

Find out if your router is banned, when to expect firmware updates and what the latest news on the Federal Communications Commission ban means for your home network.

Technology RegulationNational SecurityCybersecurity

Apr 14, 2026, 9:19 PM

Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom

Trump files emergency motion to continue building White House ballroom

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The motion argues that a ruling suspending the construction was 'improper' and left national security weaknesses.

Government & AdministrationNational Security

Apr 4, 2026, 8:17 PM

U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

Chiara Eisner, NPR

National security has never been used to call a meeting of the "God Squad." But other federal agencies have been citing the "energy emergency" to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.

EnergyEnvironmentNational Security

Mar 30, 2026, 7:39 PM

Chinese universities performing military research acquired Super Micro servers with sanctioned Nvidia AI chips — public documents reveal purchases were completed in 2025 and 2026 despite US export controls

Chinese universities performing military research acquired Super Micro servers with sanctioned Nvidia AI chips — public documents reveal purchases were completed in 2025 and 2026 despite US export controls

editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) , Jowi Morales, Tom's Hardware UK

Public documents revealed that four Chinese universities, including two that worked on military research for the PLA, were able to acquire servers with Nvidia A100 AI chips despite the U.S.'s export controls.

TradeTechnology RegulationNational Security

Mar 28, 2026, 11:40 AM

Missiles overhead, silence below: Israel’s home front holds firm

Missiles overhead, silence below: Israel’s home front holds firm

Simon Speakman Cordall, Al Jazeera English

Censorship and unity in the face of the Iranian threat combine to stifle dissent as Israel's war with Iran drags on.

Foreign Policy & InternationalIsraelIranSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Mar 25, 2026, 2:41 PM

WATCH: One of the two pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash identified by family

WATCH: One of the two pilots killed in LaGuardia plane crash identified by family

ABC News, Abcnews.com

Antoine Forest has been identified by his family as one of the two pilots killed when a regional Air Canada jet collided with a Port Authority airport vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityTerrorism

Mar 24, 2026, 5:50 PM

Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: 'Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate'

Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: 'Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate'

Alexandra Marquez, NBC News

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended strikes on Iran's infrastructure since the U.S and Israel's joint operation began, saying "sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate."

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranNational SecurityMilitary

Mar 22, 2026, 2:30 PM

48 HOURS HORMUZ ULTIMATUM

48 HOURS HORMUZ ULTIMATUM

JAMES GENN, The Jerusalem Post

48 HOURS HORMUZ ULTIMATUM (Main headline, 4th story, link) Related stories:IRAN: WE'RE WINNING MISSILE RANGE BEYOND WHAT WAS KNOWN HIDDEN WEAPONS? Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

Foreign Policy & InternationalIranSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Mar 22, 2026, 11:34 AM

WATCH: New details on drones over Air Force base

WATCH: New details on drones over Air Force base

ABC News, Abcnews.com

A drone sighting that temporarily raised alarms at a U.S. Air Force airfield was more extensive than first reported, per a confidential internal briefing document reviewed by ABC News.

Security & IntelligenceNational Security

Mar 20, 2026, 9:20 PM

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit...

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit...

DANYA SAPERSTEIN, The Jerusalem Post

US F-35 hit, forced to make emergency landing, IRGC takes credit... (First column, 4th story, link) Related stories:Vance is in a bind, supporting a conflict that could cost him politically... May skip presidential run? Trump struggles…

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityIran

Mar 19, 2026, 5:34 PM

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

Americans are split on wanting the National Guard to monitor voting, a new poll finds

Miles Parks, NPR

Nearly half of Americans support the National Guard monitoring November's elections, potentially signaling an openness to the sort of nationalizing of elections that President Trump says he wants.

Elections & PoliticsVoting RightsNational Security

Mar 11, 2026, 9:00 AM

WATCH: IED thrown during dueling protests outside NYC mayor's home: Police

WATCH: IED thrown during dueling protests outside NYC mayor's home: Police

ABC News, Abcnews.com

NYPD said one of the suspicious devices thrown during an anti-Muslim protest outside the NYC mayor's residence was an "improvised explosive device that could have caused serious injury or death."

TerrorismNational SecurityLaw Enforcement

Mar 9, 2026, 5:32 AM

U.S. Capabilities Are Showing Signs of Rot

U.S. Capabilities Are Showing Signs of Rot

Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic

When a military force begins to decline, the first symptoms may be subtle.

National SecurityMilitary

Mar 5, 2026, 7:03 PM

Trump’s Unauthorized War

Trump’s Unauthorized War

Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic

The Constitution grants Congress, not the president, the power to mobilize the military—and for good reason.

Foreign Policy & InternationalLegal & JusticeNational Security

Mar 5, 2026, 1:00 PM

Could the US run low on weapons for its assault on Iran?

Could the US run low on weapons for its assault on Iran?

Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English

Analysts say the US could run low on vital interceptor missiles within weeks.

National SecurityMilitary

Mar 3, 2026, 9:45 AM

Video: Armed man killed after breaching perimeter of Trump residence

Video: Armed man killed after breaching perimeter of Trump residence

Al Jazeera English

US Secret Service ⁠agents killed a man who broke into the secure perimeter of President Donald Trump's Florida property.

Security & IntelligenceNational Security

Feb 23, 2026, 8:52 AM

Man with shotgun running towards US Capitol building arrested by police

Man with shotgun running towards US Capitol building arrested by police

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The suspect, identified as Carter Camacho from the US state of Georgia, was wearing a tactical vest and gloves.

Security & IntelligenceNational Security

Feb 18, 2026, 2:26 AM

Why was El Paso airspace shut down? Drones, security fears and confusion

Why was El Paso airspace shut down? Drones, security fears and confusion

Elizabeth Melimopoulos, Al Jazeera English

The FAA initially announced a 10-day airspace closure but removed the restriction less than eight hours later.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityBorder Security

Feb 12, 2026, 5:03 AM

WATCH: Possible biological lab found inside Las Vegas home, FBI says

WATCH: Possible biological lab found inside Las Vegas home, FBI says

ABC News

Investigators are working to determine what substances were found inside a home described as a possible biological lab, with over 1,000 samples sent for testing, authorities said.

Security & IntelligenceNational SecurityTerrorism

Feb 3, 2026, 5:12 PM

TikTok Already Getting Shittier Under The Ownership Of Trump’s Billionaire Buddies

TikTok Already Getting Shittier Under The Ownership Of Trump’s Billionaire Buddies

Karl Bode, Techdirt

You might recall how Republicans (with help from Democrats) suffered a three year embolism over the national security, privacy, and propaganda problems inherent with TikTok — only to turn around and let Trump sell the platform to his technofascist billionaire…

Media & CommunicationsSocial MediaSecurity & IntelligenceNational Security

Jan 27, 2026, 9:44 PM

What’s behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?

What’s behind the recent shift in US defence strategy?

Al Jazeera English

Washington has revealed its new national defence strategy.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityDefense Contractor ReformDepartment of War Rebranding

Jan 25, 2026, 8:31 PM

The US’ New National Defense Strategy Calls For A World War-Like Military Build-Up

Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com

Conor here: It’s almost as if the US is run by a cabal of war criminals who are the biggest threat to everyone on the planet. Here are some other reactions before the main piece: BREAKING The 2026 US National Defense Strategy, released late Friday night spe…

National SecurityDefense Contractor ReformDepartment of War Rebranding

Jan 25, 2026, 11:00 AM

US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies

US army says homeland, curbing China priorities; limited support for allies

Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

A new Pentagon strategy document softens tone on traditional foes, China and Russia.

Foreign Policy & InternationalChinaRussiaNational Security

Jan 24, 2026, 7:06 AM

Every Nation for Itself

Every Nation for Itself

Robert Kagan, The Atlantic

President Trump wants to return to the 19th century’s international order. He will leave America less prosperous—and the whole world less secure.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNational SecurityTrade Negotiations & Truces

Jan 18, 2026, 4:51 PM

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