Articles tagged: Security Incidents

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Maine official who removed Trump from ballot targeted in swatting call

A fake emergency call to police resulted in officers responding Friday night to the home of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows just a day after she removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause.

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Trump holds first rally since assassination attempt

Donald Trump, holding his first campaign rally since surviving an assassination attempt, dismissed concerns that he is a threat to democracy, triumphantly telling a cheering crowd: "Last week I took a bullet for democracy."

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Man Killed at Trump Rally Is Laid to Rest

A fire truck carried Corey Comperatore's flag-draped casket to a Pennsylvania church on Friday for the funeral of the former fire chief, who was shot and killed when a gunman...

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Wild Trump shooting video shows cops, then barrage of fire

Shocking new footage from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump shows local cops with guns drawn surrounding the building where Thomas Crooks opened fire -- fully two minutes and 10 seconds before the shooting.

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Senators Grill New Secret Service Chief Over Trump's Shooting

During a joint committee hearing, lawmakers grilled officials from the FBI and Secret Service on the security lapses leading up to Donald Trump’s attempted assassination on July 13.

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Threats Against Trudeau: Ontario Man Charged

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have charged a 33-year-old Ontario man with making violent threats against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This charge follows the arrest of two Alberta men for similar threats last month. Increased security measures have been in place since an assassination attempt on U.S. candidate Donald Trump.

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Trump campaign says it has been hacked

Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."

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Donald Trump's campaign says its emails were hacked

Former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign said Saturday that it has been hacked and suggested Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents.

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Suspected Iranian hackers breached Roger Stone’s personal email as part of effort to target Trump campaign, sources say

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.

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Police Says Secret Service Ignored Warnings

Body camera footage from the Trump assassination attempt shows a local cop complaining that he warned the Secret Service about the roof used by the gunman.

The Intercept by The Intercept

Trump to be behind bulletproof glass at NC rally

Donald Trump is set to hold his first outdoor rally since being targeted in an assassination attempt, but this time, he will be behind bulletproof glass.

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Meta Uncovers Iranian Hackers' Attempts to Breach WhatsApp Accounts of U.S. Officials

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.

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Congressional task force on Trump assassination attempt promises thorough investigation, discourages jumping to conclusions

Members of the bipartisan congressional task force established to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump promised Monday to get to the bottom of the security failures of that day even if it may be a “slow process,” after the group toured the Pennsylvania rally site where the shooting took place.

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Gunman spent months seeking target before Trump

The gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump mounted a "sustained, detailed effort" to attack a major gathering of some sort before deciding to target the Republican presidential candidate at a Pennsylvania rally in July, FBI officials said.

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'The wall doesn't stop them'

Former President Donald Trump pushed migration to the top of America's political agenda. With the presidential election just two months away, Democrats too are talking tough on the US-Mexico border, but there are concerns the risks for migrants are rising.

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Current US Domestic News Updates: Safety Concerns, Hurricane, Legal Battles

This summary covers a range of current US domestic news briefs: Haitian Americans fear for their safety after Trump's false claims, Hurricane Francine impacts Louisiana, three New York museum employees fired for wearing keffiyehs, an Indiana judge rules against expanding abortion ban exceptions, and more updates on Harvard enrollment and USPS ballot delivery concerns.

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Trump Survives Second Assassination Attempt While Golfing

Donald Trump was safe after a second assassination attempt while golfing in West Palm Beach. Secret Service agents spotted a gunman near the property who was later identified and arrested. Trump confirmed his safety, and the incident prompted security concerns ahead of the November election.

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Trump safe after new assassination attempt, suspect held

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is safe after the Secret Service foiled what the FBI called an apparent assassination attempt while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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Suspected Assassination Attempt on Trump at Golf Club Thwarted

Former President Donald Trump was the target of an attempted assassination at his golf club in West Palm Beach. Ryan Wesley Routh, who allegedly aimed a rifle at Trump, was apprehended after Secret Service agents opened fire. Trump assured his supporters of his safety in an email.

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Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump at Golf Course Foiled by Secret Service

Donald Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, survived an apparent assassination attempt while golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida. A gunman, identified as Ryan Wesley Routh, was apprehended after Secret Service agents engaged and fired at him. Trump confirmed his safety, while officials expressed relief and highlighted security measures.

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Second Assassination Attempt on Donald Trump Thwarted

Former US president Donald Trump faced a second assassination attempt at a Florida golf course. The FBI is investigating after gunshots were heard, and Trump confirmed his safety. Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested for pointing a rifle at Trump. President Biden and Vice President Harris were informed.

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Trump Campaign Remains Unshaken After Assassination Attempt

Following a second alleged attempt on his life, Donald Trump and his campaign are determined to stay the course, with planned rallies and events unfazed. Despite heightened tensions and ongoing safety concerns, Trump continues to engage with the public, asserting that extreme political rhetoric is to blame for the violence.

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Suspect Charged in Alleged Trump Assassination Plot at Florida Golf Course

Ryan Routh, 58, was charged with gun-related crimes after allegedly attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. Despite getting close and being heavily armed, Routh did not fire any shots. The incident raises serious security questions for the Secret Service, which is already under scrutiny from a prior attack.

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Harris, Biden call Trump following assassination attempt

Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump after he faced another apparent assassination attempt, though she separately condemned him for "hateful" peddling of false stories about Haitian migrants eating pets.

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After attacks on Trump, security up for PM Modi’s US trip

The conversation between Indian and American security officials took place over the last 15 days, especially with the two assassination attempts on former US President Donald Trump.

The Indian Express by The Indian Express

Missed Warnings: The Case of Ryan Routh and the Attempted Assassination of Trump

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.

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Alleged Trump gunman wrote of 'assassination attempt'

The man accused of hiding out with a gun near Donald Trump's Florida golf course in an apparent bid to kill the former president wrote a letter months earlier describing an "assassination attempt" and offering a bounty on Mr Trump's life, US prosecutors have said.

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Man Indicted for Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump at Florida Golf Course

Ryan Routh, 58, has been indicted for the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Florida golf course. Routh, already facing gun-related charges, allegedly intended to kill the former president. Federal prosecutors revealed evidence of a premeditated plan. Routh remains in jail awaiting trial.

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Trump Returns to Pennsylvania Rally Amid Election Chaos

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump revisited a Pennsylvania rally site where he was nearly assassinated. In other news, U.S. teachers face challenges due to rising migration, Tropical Storm Milton is expected to impact Florida, and legal statuses for migrants will not be renewed. The U.S. port strike has ended with significant economic repercussions.

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In the Line of Fire: Trump's Unyielding Campaign

Donald Trump, returning to rural Pennsylvania before the election, revisits a significant campaign site where he survived an assassination attempt. Joined by Elon Musk, Trump rallies supporters, credits a firefighter hero, and addresses security concerns. His campaign emphasizes resilience and the importance of the battleground state's voter turnout.

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Trump's Return to Butler: Rallying Support After Assassination Attempt

Republican candidate Donald Trump returns to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally after surviving an assassination attempt. Joined by Elon Musk and key allies, he addresses security concerns and aims to galvanize support ahead of the November election. The rally commemorates the late firefighter Corey Comperatore.

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Man arrested on gun charges near Trump California rally

A man arrested at a security checkpoint near Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's California rally yesterday faces gun charges after he was found in possession of two guns and a high-capacity magazine, authorities have said.

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Global Pulse: Unfolding Events Across Continents

This is a round-up of critical world events, including a potential assassination plot disrupted at a Trump rally, an inquiry into a British Novichok poisoning, the political dynamics in Australia, military maneuvers by China near Taiwan, Trump's immigration promises, U.S. military actions in Israel, and SpaceX's latest milestone.

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Security Breach Near Trump's Rally: Averted Assassination Plot?

A man was arrested at a checkpoint near Donald Trump's California rally for possessing firearms, fake license plate, and multiple passports. Believed to have foiled an assassination attempt, the suspect was released on bail. A federal investigation is ongoing while Trump's safety remained unaffected.

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Security Breach at Trump Rally: Arrest Made

A Nevada man with weapons and fake passports was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump's rally in Southern California. The suspect drove an unregistered SUV with suspicious credentials. He was released on bail and is scheduled for a court appearance in January 2025.

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Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally in Southern California

A Nevada man with a shotgun, a loaded handgun and ammunition in his vehicle was arrested at a security checkpoint outside Donald Trump’s rally Saturday night in the Southern California desert, authorities said Sunday. He was released Saturday on $5,000 bail.

Chicago Tribune by Chicago Tribune

GOP politician arrested outside Trump rally for illegal possession of guns: police

Police assigned to patrol Donald Trump's rally in California on Saturday say they arrested a man outside of the event for illegal possession of firearms.Trump faced one attempt on his life months ago in Pennsylvania, and a separate person was arrested for purportedly planning a second attack in Flor...

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Chinese Hackers Target U.S. Political Figures' Calls

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.

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World News Roundup: Political Tensions and Security Measures Intensify

This content offers a summary of global news highlights. Key stories include Trudeau promising Trump tougher border controls, Romanian elections favoring ruling leftists over far-right, intensified attacks in Syria, and Meta imposing stricter financial ad rules in Australia. Additionally, ongoing tensions, protests, and negotiations are covered from various regions.

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Mystery drones over New Jersey could be 'shot down'

The worry stems partly from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility, and over President-elect Donald Trump's golf course in Bedminster.

The Mercury News by The Mercury News

Why shooting down mystery drones carries big risks

The buzz around the mysterious flurry of drones above New Jersey and other nearby states has prompted some officials, including President-elect Trump, to call for the U.S. military to shoot down the mystery objects.  But such measures come with major risks, experts say. The objects could be legitimate aircraft, helicopters or other innocuous objects, and […]

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Tragic Cybertruck Explosion: No Political Motive, Army Veteran Identified

The FBI has confirmed that the Cybertruck explosion outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas was not politically motivated. The driver, identified as Army soldier Matthew Livelsberger who likely suffered from PTSD, was found dead inside, leading officials to believe it was a suicide.

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Nation Faces Challenges: From Wildfires to Political Tensions

The US sees significant developments: UnitedHealth faces shareholder pressure, devastating LA wildfires cause $50 billion in damages, jobless claims hit an 11-month low, Trump seeks Republican unity in Washington, George Santos' sentencing is postponed, veterans urge Trump on Afghan resettlement, and TikTok's future hangs in the balance with upcoming Supreme Court decisions.

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Trump's Radical Overhaul: A Domestic Shake-Up

The Trump administration, with Elon Musk's support, is making sweeping changes across the U.S. federal government, impacting the judiciary system by challenging lease use and firing thousands of probationary staff. It halts crucial programs such as wildfire prevention and dismantles renowned disaster response teams, sparking both support and frustration.

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Showrooms swarmed by anti-Musk demonstrators

Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk’s purge of the U.S. government under President Donald Trump began amassing outside Tesla dealerships throughout the U.S. Saturday in the latest attempt to dent the fortune of the world’s richest man.

CP24 Toronto by CP24 Toronto

No Kings: protests in the eye of the storm

As President Donald Trump kicked off a birthday military parade on the streets of Washington, DC, what's estimated as roughly 2,000 events were held across the US and beyond - protesting Trump and Elon Musk's evisceration of government services, an unpreceden…

The Verge by Verge Staff

Tanks, guns and face-painting

Of all the jarring things I've witnessed on the National Mall, nothing will beat the image of the first thing I saw after I cleared security at the Army festival: a child, sitting at the controls of an M119A3 Howitzer, being instructed by a soldier on how to …

The Verge by Tina Nguyen

Photos: A Military Parade in D.C.

As millions of Americans protested at “No Kings” rallies across the country, onlookers gathered in Washington on the president’s birthday for a muted celebration.

The Atlantic by Matt Eich

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

This week, our winners on the insightful side are a comment-and-reply combo regarding Trump ordering the National Guard into California. In first place, it’s huskcummerbund with a question: Hey, remember when Kristi Neom tweeted “If Joe Biden federalizes the …

Techdirt by Leigh Beadon

Vance Boelter Sent Eerie Final Text to Friends Before Deadly Rampage

The best friend and roommate of suspected Minnesota gunman Vance Boelter says he received a haunting message from Boelter just hours after Saturday’s shocking shooting spree that left two people dead and two others wounded. David Carlson told…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

PENTAGON SPLIT OVER POLICY...

PENTAGON SPLIT OVER POLICY... (Top headline, 7th story, link) Related stories:IRAN DIRECT HIT TEL AVIV... 200 BALLISTIC MISSILES LAUNCHED... ATTACKS KILL AT LEAST 10, DOZENS INJURED... Three-month-old baby pulled out of rubble alive..…

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Man suspected of shooting 2 Minnesota lawmakers still at large

A massive manhunt entered a second day on Sunday in Minnesota for the suspected gunman who killed a Democratic state lawmaker while posing as a police officer, a crime that Governor Tim Walz characterized as a "politically motivated assassination."

CBC News

The Tyrant Test

A leader who uses military force to suppress his political opposition ought to lose the right to govern.

The Atlantic by Adam Serwer

LA Law Enforcement Agencies Rioted So Hard They Ended Up Shooting Each Other

While Donald Trump was trying (and failing) to cheer himself up with a self-congratulatory birthday parade — I mean, just look at this sad boy: — the Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles Sheriffs Department were busy turning peaceful protests in viol…

Techdirt by Tim Cushing

Tear Gas, Human Stampedes, and ICE Raids: 100 Hours in LA

On the ground and on the run from cops at the protests in California, shameful military style birthday parties in D.C., and recalling the humanity and kindness of Rep. Hortman as America teeters on the brink

Rolling Stone by Stephen Rodrick

Trump wants a Golden Dome missile defense shield. Is that realistic?

Since last week, Israel has been attacking Iran's nuclear facilities, along with many other targets around the country. Iran has fired hundreds of missiles in response. NPR correspondent Geoff Brumfiel has been watching all of this very closely because Israel…

NPR by Geoff Brumfiel

WATCH: Spectators save soccer coach's life after collapse

Andrew Pihlbald, 45, who coaches a U17 boys' soccer team from Jamestown, collapsed after going into cardiac arrest during the second half of a June 4 match at Wilson High School in Wilson, New York.

ABC News by ABC News

No Kings, Just Water

What happened in downtown Los Angeles before the cops decided to crack skulls?

Gizmodo.com by Matt Novak

AFP Photographer Shot Twice by Rubber Bullets During LA Protests

An AFP photographer was shot in the head by a rubber bullet during the Los Angeles protests on Saturday -- at least the third photographer who has been injured by less-lethal weapons since the unrest began. [Read More]

PetaPixel by Matt Growcoot

Is Israel trying to destroy Iran’s nukes — or topple its government?

Iran’s state broadcaster, which was bombed mid-broadcast by Israel on Monday, was many things to many people. It was the employer of hundreds of journalists, some of whom were injured in the attack, prompting protests from press freedom organizations. It was …

Vox by Joshua Keating

Former LAPD Chief: Sending Troops To Los Angeles Is A Major Mistake

At some point, there’s supposed to 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines added to a volatile mix that already includes peaceful protesters, some not-so-peaceful protesters, definitely-not-peaceful peace officers, and a large migrant community already on…

Techdirt by Tim Cushing

Is political violence on the rise in America?

A series of high-profile incidents of political violence — targeting members of both major political parties — have grabbed the nation’s attention. Earlier this month, a gunman shot two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers in their homes. State Rep. Melissa Hartman…

Vox by Nicole Narea

SpaceX's Starship explodes again ... while still on the ground

Test fire trouble means Musk's rocketeers reset the 'days since Starship had a major anomaly' counter to zero SpaceX has made excellent progress with its Starship rocket. The stainless steel vehicle can now explode before even leaving the Earth.…

Theregister.com by Richard Speed

Nuke reactor destroyed...

Nuke reactor destroyed... (Top headline, 6th story, link) Related stories:The 'jacked gorilla' general pushing Trump to strike Iran... Dems raise war powers concerns... Doubts over 'bunker buster' bomb... 'Doomsday Plane' Lands In DC.…

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Transcript: MAGA Dope Pete Hegseth Implodes at Hearing, Exposing Trump

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 19 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here. Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Defense S…

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The Fringe Religious Movement that Schooled Vance Boelter

Early Saturday morning in New Hope, Minnesota, a local law enforcement officer passed a parked black SUV with police lights. She did not know the nondescript white man seated behind the wheel was in the midst of an alleged assassination spree, stalking public…

The New Republic by Melissa Gira Grant

Terrible tales of opsec oversights: How cybercrooks get themselves caught

The silly mistakes to the flagrant failures They say that success breeds complacency, and complacency leads to failure. For cybercriminals, taking too many shortcuts when it comes to opsec delivers a little more than that. …<!--#include virtual='/data_centre/…

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Apple’s 5th Ave store spray-painted to protest ‘climate hypocrisy’

A climate change activist was arrested after spray-painting Apple’s 5th Avenue store as part of a protest against Big Tech’s “climate hypocrisy.” Protestors from the Extinction Rebellion environmental group staged a demonstration at the New York City storefro…

The Verge by Emma Roth

Texas Flood Forecasts Were Accurate

The National Weather Service issued timely alerts, meteorologists say, but few were listening in the hours before the early morning flash floods along the Guadalupe River

Politicopro.com by Chelsea Harvey, E&E News

Trump Budget Bill Turns ICE Into A Superpredator

Men in masks kidnapping people off streets or turning businesses into ghost towns is now nothing more than an everyday occurrence in the United States. The Trump administration never actually cared whether or not the people it ejected from the country due to …

Techdirt by Tim Cushing

Distraction 101: Blow them up

Trump is failing on several foreign policy fronts. So he decided to open up a new one against Venezuela.

Al Jazeera English by Belén Fernández

Charlie Kirk Shot at Utah Valley University Event

Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk was shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A suspect is in custody, according to campus police.

Wired by Andrew Couts, Dell Cameron

U.S. marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Many loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed will join dignitaries and politicians at commemorations Thursday in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

NPR by The Associated Press

Charlie Kirk Shooting Site Captured By Drone Footage After Evacuation

Charlie Kirk's shooting death led to a hasty evacuation of the Utah Valley University campus ... and, a drone camera captured the deserted quad shortly after the incident. New video taken from the sky shows the area ... first focused on the tent…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Explosives Device Found Under Local TV News Van in Utah, Two Arrested

Two people are in police custody after allegedly trying to blow up a local TV news van in Utah. An explosives device was found under a news van belonging to KSTU FOX13 News Utah and the device "had been lit but failed to function as designed" ...…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Russia carries out 'massive' attack across Ukraine

Russia carried out a “massive” attack across Ukraine Friday night into Saturday morning, using more than 600 drones and missiles, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

ABC News by Morgan Winsor, Jon Haworth

WATCH: Driver jumps raised bridge during police chase

A scene from an action movie played out in real life during a police chase in Seattle, authorities said, with the suspect in a stolen car jumping the vehicle over a partially raised bridge.

ABC News by ABC News

Michigan Church Shooter Thomas Jacob Sanford Served in Iraq War

The shooter who killed at least four people at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan Sunday morning had extensive military experience and served in Iraq. Thomas Jacob Sanford -- who was killed after exchanging…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

A Terrible Attack in Manchester

On the holiest day of the year for Jews, two people were killed outside a synagogue in the United Kingdom.

The Atlantic by Will Gottsegen

Large-scale nighttime Russian strike on Ukraine kills at least 5

Four people, including a 15-year-old, died in a combined drone and missile strike on Lviv, according to regional officials and Ukraine’s emergency service. The historic western city is often seen as a haven from the fighting and destruction further east.

CBC News

U.S. military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8

The U.S. military says it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days. The attacks killed eight people, while others jumped overboard and may have survived. U.S. Southern Command did not reveal where the attacks occurred.

NPR by The Associated Press

The Return of the American Protectorate

In a midnight raid on Caracas on 3rd January, the US quickly deposed Nicolas Maduro as President of Venezuela by kidnapping him and the First Lady, and bombing several locations. At a press conference the following morning, President Trump remarked that follo…

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A Deadly Shooting in Minnesota

A federal immigration agent’s killing of a woman driving an SUV fits into a tragic pattern.

The Atlantic by David A. Graham

Trump’s immigration crackdown turns deadly in Minneapolis

A woman was fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis on Wednesday, just days after the Trump administration deployed thousands of new immigration agents to the city. What happened? This is a breaking news story, and more details will almost certainly c…

Vox by Cameron Peters

WATCH: Fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis

ABC News has verified video of the moment an ICE agent opened fire, fatally shooting a woman behind the wheel of an SUV in Minneapolis.

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New Video Shows Moments Before Deadly Minnesota ICE Shooting

A new angle of the shooting that killed Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis earlier this week has been released ... and it appears the driver was maneuvering to pull away from the agents, not trying to run them over. CNN released the new angle taken…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

DHS: ICE officers in Minneapolis shoot Venezuelan man in the leg

The Department of Homeland Security says the shooting happened after the agent came under attack. Protestors have taken to the streets in Minneapolis, clashing with federal agents, after Renee Macklin Good's killing last week.

NPR by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán

A Massacre in Mashhad

Cora Engelbrecht writes that, during an internet blackout, Iranian security forces killed hundreds of demonstrators. Details of the carnage are now starting to emerge.

The New Yorker by Cora Engelbrecht

Masked Federal Agents Kill Another Minneapolis Resident in the Street

Federal immigration agents shot and killed a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident on Saturday morning, the second time this month that federal agents killed a civilian.Video of the incident shows at least seven masked agents working to tackle the man to the groun…

The New Republic by Adrienne Mahsa Varkiani

‘It’s a Really Scary Time’

Representative Maxwell Frost says he was assaulted by a man who yelled, “We are going to deport you and your kind.”

The Atlantic by Marc Novicoff

Maybe CISA should take its own advice about insider threats hmmm?

The call is coming from inside the house opinion Maybe everything is all about timing, like the time (this week) America's lead cyber-defense agency sounded the alarm on insider threats after it came to light that its senior official uploaded sensitive docume…

Theregister.com by Jessica Lyons

Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting

The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.

ProPublica by J. David McSwane

WATCH: US fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone

A U.S. fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone as it approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command.

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ICE Barbie Can't Explain Why El Paso Party Balloon Was Shot Down

On Friday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was asked simple and important questions about reporting that the Trump administration closed down El Paso’s air space and shot down a party balloon it mistakenly thought was a foreign drone. We…

Crooksandliars.com by NewsHound Ellen

Why is the U.S. attacking Iran? Six things to know

The U.S. and Israel launched military strikes in Iran, targeting Khamenei and the Iranian president. "Operation Epic Fury" will be "massive and ongoing," President Trump said Saturday morning.

NPR by NPR Staff

Market analysts react to US-Israel strikes on Iran

Feb 28 (Reuters) - The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, targeting its leadership and plunging the Middle East into a new...

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WATCH: Missiles land in Dubai

ABC News’ Lama Hasan reports from the region on the Iranian response to U.S. attacks, with the UAE saying a civilian was killed by falling debris.

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Why did the US strike Iran?

President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning that the US and Israel had launched an attack on Iran, saying the goal was to eliminate an “imminent threat” from Iran, “raze their missile industry to the ground” and “annihilate their navy” and for Ira…

Vox by Joshua Keating

US strikes Iran: What you need to know

Early Saturday, the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, marking the start of what appears to be a far-reaching and open-ended war. President Donald Trump said the operation was meant to eliminate an “imminent threat,” destroy Iran’s missile a…

Vox by Vox Staff

Ali Khamenei Killed

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday.

BBC News

WATCH: The latest as the US and Israel attack Iran

The Middle East was rocked by another night of air attacks pitting the U.S. and Israel against Iran. ABC News' Chief Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell reports from Tel Aviv, Israel.

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Khamenei is dead. Regime change will be much harder.

President Donald Trump triumphantly announced on Saturday that Israeli and US strikes had killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He was the biggest target in a “decapitation” mission that also reportedly killed a significant number of top Irani…

Vox by Robert A. Pape

The Years-Long Lead-Up To U.S.-Israel Assassination Of Iran’s Khamenei

Khamanei's assassination was the dramatic culmination of years of miscalculations in his standoff and conflicts with these powers in the region and domestic repression.

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Iran war widens, threatens to engulf Lebanon

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as Lebanon's militant group Hezbollah responded to the killing of Iran's spiritual leader with its first attack on Israel in more than a year.

NPR by Jane Arraf

WATCH: Who is in charge of Iran now?

Iran is now being run by an “interim leadership council” after Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in drone strikes over the weekend. ABC News' James Longman reports.

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Dubai landmark Burj Al Arab skyscraper damaged by Iranian strikes

Dubai's sail-shaped Burj Al Arab skyscraper and man-made Palm Jumeirah island were among several highly recognisable structures in the UAE that were damaged by Iranian strikes on Saturday. Videos captured on the ground show flames and smoke billowing out from…

Dezeen by Jennifer Hahn

Pentagon IDs 4 American troops killed in Kuwait

The Pentagon on Tuesday identified four of the six American service members killed by an Iranian drone strike at a base in Kuwait that wounded 18 others.

Abcnews.com by Steven Beynon

WATCH: Attack on Iran: How we got here

ABC News chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on Iran's recent history and what life was like under the Ayatollah's regime.

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Global News Podcast

President says Iran will stop striking Gulf states if no attacks originate from them

BBC News

They all said Hormuz closure would be brief. What if they were wrong?

On day six of the Middle East war, hope of a swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is fading. There does not seem to be a quick fix. A material return of transits in the future will require shipowners to be convinced that the route is safe for their crew an…

Lloydslist.com by Greg Miller

Iran Accuses U.S. Of War Crime In Desalination Plant Bombing

A dangerous escalation of the war, if proven that the United States was responsible. Other countries in the region depend on such desalinaton plants for fresh water (Qatar nearly 100%, Kuwait and Bahrain ~90%, Oman 86%, Saudi Arabia 70%), and if Iran should c…

Crooksandliars.com by Ed Scarce

A US atrocity in Iran, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: A US strike killed nearly 200 children on the first da…

Vox by Cameron Peters

Pam Bondi Quietly Moved to U.S. Military Base After Threats

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was quietly moved to a Washington D.C. military base after receiving threats from drug cartels and people pissed about her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, according to the New York Times. Bondi was spirited out…

TMZ by TMZ Staff

Pentagon Report: U.S. Military Fired Missile at Elementary School in Iran

Despite attempts by Trump to claim otherwise, the U.S. military was responsible for killing at least 175 in a strike on a school in Iran. The post Pentagon Report: U.S. Military Fired Missile at Elementary School in Iran appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Nick Turse

10 Thursday AM Reads

My morning train WFH reads: • Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as it fires on merchant ships: Tehran is targeting commercial shipping and warning of triple-digit oil. The Strait of Hormuz risk premium is no longer theoretical. (Yahoo New…

Ritholtz.com by Barry Ritholtz

Trump’s Hormuz problem, briefly explained

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is looking for help with the war he start…

Vox by Cameron Peters

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

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…

The Jerusalem Post by DANYA SAPERSTEIN

WATCH: New details on drones over Air Force base

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.

Abcnews.com by ABC News

F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After 'Hit by Iranian Fire'...

F-35 Makes Emergency Landing After 'Hit by Iranian Fire'... (First column, 5th story, link) Related stories:Vance is in a bind, supporting a conflict that could cost him politically... May skip presidential run? Trump struggles to dist…

Twz.com by Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Data Centers Are Military Targets Now

With militaries increasingly relying on artificial intelligence, data centers have emerged as new targets for strikes. The post Data Centers Are Military Targets Now appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Sam Biddle

48 HOURS HORMUZ ULTIMATUM

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

The Jerusalem Post by JAMES GENN

Fox All-In With Trump's Latest Threat Of Another War Crime Against Iran

As Reuters reported, here's the latest insanity to come out of Trump and Bibi's attack on Iran: Trump threatens Iran with power plant strikes over Hormuz oil blockade: U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if T…

Crooksandliars.com by Heather

Fuming Trump issues fiery ultimatum to Iran over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump on Saturday issued a blistering ultimatum to Iran, warning that it has 48 hours to fully reopen to the Strait of Hormuz or face US strikes that would “obliterate” its vital energy infrastructure. “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, th…

New York Post by Anna Young

How the shooting unfolded

President Trump and Vice-President Vance were rushed off the stage, after gunshots were heard at the event at the Washington Hilton hotel.

BBC News

WATCH: Car filled with explosives crashes into club

A former employee allegedly rammed his car through the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon. The car was packed with explosives and the driver killed in the explosion, officials said.

Abcnews.com by ABC News

Trump’s blockade pushes Iran toward military escalation

As Washington abandons talks with Iran for an aggressive economic pressure campaign, a cornered Tehran is now threatening military escalation and a wider war...

CNN by Analysis by Mostafa Salem and Aida Karimi, CNN

The domestic armed threat facing Iran

External support for ethnic armed groups poses an escalating security threat to Iran, experts and state officials warn.

Al Jazeera English by Al Jazeera Staff

A War of Assassinations

The U.S. and Iran are engaged in a conflict that is massive in scale but personal in nature.

The Atlantic by Michael Scherer

Iran and U.S. trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict.

By Jana Choukeir and Doina Chiacu DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States exchanged new threats on Sunday, with President Donald Trump warning Iran would fail economically or face its leadership being wiped out if it didn't make a dea…

Yahoo Entertainment by By Jana Choukeir and Doina Chiacu

U.S. fears rapid escalation in the Mideast after Houthis attack Riyadh

Yemen's Houthi armed forces patrol as Yemeni prisoners loyal to the Houthi authorities arrive in the capital Sanaa on September 12 (Mohammed HUWAIS) The United States warned Saturday that hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could "escala…

Yahoo Entertainment by AFP

Iran and U.S. exchange fresh warnings as Saudi-Houthi conflict escalates

Flames and large plume of black smoke seen rising near Riyadh airport - Reuters As world leaders prepare to gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week, a growing number of flashpoints across the Middle East are raising conce…

CNN by Mohammed Tawfeeq, Logan Schiciano, CNN

Houthis accuse Saudis of deadly strikes as thousands flee escalating conflict

Infographic with map showing route of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline Yemen's Houthis on Tuesday accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out a spate of deadly strikes that killed civilians and prison inmates, as Riyadh seeks to repel an offensive that has seen th…

Yahoo Entertainment by AFP team in Yemen

Allies back Saudis as Houthi attacks threaten key oil route

By Timour Azhari and Hatem Maher RIYADH/CAIRO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani military chiefs are to meet to discuss how to support Saudi Arabia under a joint defence pact, after Saudi's top religious authority told troops to be ready to lay…

Yahoo Entertainment by By Timour Azhari and Hatem Maher

U.S. Soldier Gets 70 Months in Prison for AT&T, Verizon Extortions

A U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to hacking into multiple telecommunications companies and stealing mobile call and text metadata for more than 100 million AT&T customers in 2024 was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison today and ordered to pay near…

Krebs on Security by BrianKrebs

Revelations of AI breaches add to safety fears as Trump meets with Anthropic's CEO

(Bloomberg) -- Global anxiety over artificial intelligence risks has intensified following fresh disclosures about a far wider range of breaches by advanced AI models, setting the stage for a high-stakes meeting between Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer D…

Yahoo Entertainment by Michael Shepard, Maggie Eastland and Courtney Subramanian

U.K. police arrest 5 men near U.S.-operated air base in terrorism probe

LONDON (AP) — U.K. police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks. Lon…

Yahoo Entertainment by PAN PYLAS

British police investigate possible Iran link after arrests near U.S.-run base

FAIRFORD, England (AP) — Police were holding five men on Monday and examining suspected explosives found near a U.S.-operated air force base in England, as counterterror detectives investigated whether the arrests foiled an attempted attack linked to Iran. T…

Yahoo Entertainment by ALASTAIR GRANT

Rubio says 'hands of a foreign actor' involved in U.K. airbase incident

By Toby Shepheard and Will Russell FAIRFORD, England, Sept 29 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the "hands of a foreign actor" were involved in an incident in which five men were arrested on suspected explosives and terrorism offences near a …

Yahoo Entertainment by By Toby Shepheard and Will Russell

U.S. removes all bombers from British base targeted by a suspected terror plot

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. The bombers were redeployed back to t…

Yahoo Entertainment by KONSTANTIN TOROPIN

U.S. removes B-1 bombers from U.K. air base after new security threat

A Rockwell B1 Lancer heavy bomber takes off from RAF Fairford in Fairford, United Kingdom, on October 04. - David Bown/Getty Images The United States has moved long-range bombers back to their American home stations after an unspecified new threat, accordin…

CNN by Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Zachary Cohen, CNN

Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike

WASHINGTON (AP) — On a sunny, cloudless morning on March 1, the day after President Donald Trump started the war against Iran, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan was coordinating critical Army supplies out of Port Shuaiba in Kuwait. In an instant, a drone…

Yahoo Entertainment by JACK BROOK, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, JULIE WATSON and RUSS BYNUM

A Trump Mobile breach may have exposed data of more than 3,600 people

Trump Mobile appears to have suffered a data breach that may have exposed the data of 3,615 people, according to reports from PCMag and Straight Arrow News. The breach reportedly included names, home addresses, emails, phone numbers, and order information. PC…

The Verge by Emma Roth

U.K. police make 7th arrest over suspected plot targeting U.S. air base

LONDON (AP) — British police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense over a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England that authorities have linked to Iran. The arrest is the seventh in connection wi…

Yahoo Entertainment by JILL LAWLESS

Man hospitalized in New York shooting involving federal agents, NYPD says

By Julia Harte and Kristina Cooke NEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child ‌present in the vehicle in the Bronx borough of New York City, according to ‌the mayor, city…

Yahoo Entertainment by By Julia Harte and Kristina Cooke

ICE Shooting in NYC Inflames Mamdani’s Policing Problem

After ICE shot a young father in Manhattan, New Yorkers asked the mayor to protect them from his police department and federal agents alike. The post ICE Shooting in NYC Inflames Mamdani’s Policing Problem appeared first on The Intercept.

The Intercept by Akela Lacy

What we know about the ICE shooting in NYC

Still shot from a video released by NYPD shows an ICE agent pointing a gun at a vehicle driven by Oscar Belgal. A federal immigration agent shot a Dominican immigrant in the neck in Marble Hill Thursday night. [ more › ]

Gothamist by Karen Yi

Trump weighs joining Saudi strikes as Riyadh airport is hit for a second straight day

CAIRO (AP) — The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said a projectile struck a passenger terminal at the international airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile struck the same terminal and killed 12 people. There were n…

Yahoo Entertainment by SAMY MAGDY, JULIA FRANKEL and CARA ANNA

Iran War: Saudi Airports and Oil Facilities Blasted Again and Again

Yemen's Ansar Allah pounded Saudi Arabia Saturday, injuring hundreds at the Riyadh airport but also halting flights at King Fahd airport in Dammam while rumors of hits on Saudi oil facilities ran rampant. Iran was active in the Strait again.

Nakedcapitalism.com by Nat Wilson Turner

60 Minutes Transcript: Secret Service confronts rise in threats

The Secret Service warns of a sharp rise in threat levels in recent years both from within the U.S. and from outside the country. The agency is also developing its ability to defend against drones.

CBS News by Norah O'Donnell, Pat Milton, Michael Rey

Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before U.S. vote, officials say

By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Phil Stewart DUBAI/LONDON/WASHINGTON, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Iran is deploying new tactics to target ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz as it seeks to keep oil prices high and influence the US midterm elections, two sen…

Yahoo Entertainment by By Parisa Hafezi, Jonathan Saul and Phil Stewart