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TechCrunchLayup Parts, a composites startup with Anduril and defense ties, raises $42M Series A
The Huntington Beach startup, founded by former Anduril engineer Zack Eakin, will use the funds to expand its team and move into a larger facility.
abcnews.go.comTrump Administration Asked Russia to Press Assad for Release of Missing Journalist Austin Tice
Robert O'Brien asked Nikolai Patrushev to press Bashar al-Assad for the journalist's release. Multiple backchannel efforts across years did not succeed.
The IndependentAppeals Court Allows White House to Resume Construction of Secure Ballroom and Counter-Drone Facility
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ruled that President Trump lacks authority to build the 90,000-square-foot ballroom. An appeals court later allowed above-ground work to continue.
Defense NewsU.S. and Cuban Military Officials Hold Joint Security Meeting at Guantánamo Bay Perimeter
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis Donovan held a meeting Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the edge of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Both sides agreed to maintain communication after discussing perimeter security.
New York PostU.S. Officials Identify Raul Castro Grandson as Contact in Cuba Talks
Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro, has been named in recent U.S.-Cuba discussions. The 94-year-old former president was indicted in Miami on May 23 for a 1996 incident.
jns.orgU.S. Southern Command head meets Cuban military at Guantanamo Bay perimeter
The commander of U.S. Southern Command held a brief exchange with Cuban military officials at the edge of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay on May 29, 2026. The meeting focused on operational security matters amid ongoing U.S. pressure on Cuba.
nationalpost.comCIA Employee Trial Delayed After Gold Theft Accusation
A former senior CIA employee remains in custody after a federal judge postponed his initial court appearance. Prosecutors allege he removed 303 gold bars and foreign currency from agency premises.
abcnews.go.comFormer CIA officer charged with stealing $40 million in gold bars
Federal authorities say a former senior CIA employee took gold bars and cash from agency storage and stored them at his Virginia home. He faces theft and false-statement charges.
nypost.comEx-CIA Official Arrested for Theft and Fraud; $40 Million in Gold Bars Found at Home
A former CIA official was arrested last week after FBI agents found roughly 303 gold bars valued at more than $40 million during a search of his residence. He faces one count of stealing public money and is accused of also lying about his education and military service.
The IndependentU.S. Positions Ships and Troops in Caribbean Near Cuba
The United States has moved an aircraft carrier and other forces to the Caribbean region over several months. Officials said no invasion of Cuba is planned or imminent.
Prediction market bets on next companies for U.S. government equity stakes
Bettors on Polymarket have placed wagers on which firms the U.S. government may next acquire equity positions in. The administration has already taken stakes worth tens of billions of dollars in several public companies.
bbc.co.ukFormer CIA Officer Charged With Theft After FBI Seizes 303 Gold Bars
A federal complaint alleges David Rush obtained an inflated salary by misrepresenting his education and military service. FBI agents recovered 303 gold bars valued above $40 million during a search of his Virginia home.
Military.comFormer Senior CIA Official Charged with Stealing $40 Million in Gold Bars
A former senior CIA official was arrested after federal agents seized more than 300 gold bars valued at over $40 million from his home. Court filings detail the theft of government funds and gold between November and March.
gamereactor.euFBI Arrests Former Senior CIA Official Over Alleged Theft of $40 Million in Gold Bars
Federal agents arrested a former senior CIA official and charged him with stealing hundreds of gold bars valued at more than $40 million from the U.S. government and storing them at his home.
thehindu.comPentagon Releases Second Batch of Declassified UAP Files
The Defense Department released dozens of documents and videos on May 22 showing military encounters with unidentified anomalous phenomena. Materials include a 2023 shootdown over Lake Huron and historical NASA audio from Mercury and Apollo missions.
pandaily.comPentagon Releases Second Batch of Declassified UAP Files
The Department of War released dozens of documents on May 22 that include videos and reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena. The files cover incidents from 2020 to 2023 and add to an earlier release on May 8.
Nbc NewsPentagon Releases Second Batch of Declassified UAP Documents
The Defense Department released additional files on unidentified anomalous phenomena on May 22, 2026. The documents include military footage, audio recordings, and written accounts dating from the 1940s to late 2025.
gellerreport.comTulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
President Trump accepted Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation Friday after an 18-month tenure marked by limited involvement in foreign policy decisions. Gabbard cited her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis as the reason for stepping down.
upi.comCIA Director Brings Paramilitary Operator to Havana Meeting
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met senior Cuban officials in Havana last week. He brought one of the operators involved in the January capture of Nicolás Maduro. The visit occurred amid U.S. pressure on Cuba over oil exports and security issues.
AxiosTrump Meets Advisers on Iran as Negotiations Continue
President Trump held a meeting with senior national security officials on Friday to discuss the status of talks with Iran. Two U.S. officials said the session covered negotiation drafts and potential outcomes if talks fail. A White House schedule change followed the meeting.
Washington ExaminerJustice Department Expands South Florida Team in Trump Civil Rights Inquiry
The Justice Department is adding prosecutors to a new Criminal Civil Rights Section in the Southern District of Florida. The section is examining whether actions by officials in prior administrations violated President Trump's civil rights.
ibtimes.co.ukLawmakers Say Data Rules Leave White House, CIA Headquarters Unprotected
Three congressional Democrats warned that federal rules restricting sales of location data to foreign adversaries omit several key government sites. The lawmakers urged the Trump administration to expand protections to cover the entire Washington, D.C. region.
pakistantoday.com.pkU.S. Intelligence Assesses Cuban Response to Potential Military Action
The U.S. intelligence community is examining possible Cuban reactions to American military moves. Work on military options for President Trump has started. Tensions have increased after new sanctions and an indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
foxnews.comIntelligence official resigns from two posts over Iran conflict
Amaryllis Fox Kennedy is leaving her roles at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management and Budget this week. Officials cited family reasons in her departure notice.
foxnews.comIntelligence official steps down from two administration posts
Amaryllis Fox Kennedy is leaving positions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management and Budget. Officials said the departure is the latest among senior national security staff.
ecns.cnU.S. Justice Department to Indict Former Cuban President in Miami
The U.S. Justice Department plans to file charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in Miami. The indictment relates to a 1996 incident involving civilian aircraft.
indiatoday.intoday.inU.S. Intelligence Reports Cuba Acquired 300 Military Drones
U.S. officials said Cuba has obtained about 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023 and discussed their possible use against targets in Florida and at Guantanamo Bay. The report follows a May 14 visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Havana.
mexiconewsdaily.comTwo Former Sinaloa Officials Surrender to U.S. Authorities on Cartel Charges
Two former Sinaloa state officials surrendered to U.S. authorities last week on charges of ties to the Sinaloa cartel. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied links between her government and organized crime while resisting extradition requests.
news.google.comU.S. Cable on Pakistan Political Shift Released After Four Years
A diplomatic cable from March 2022 between Pakistan's ambassador and a U.S. official has been made public. The document details discussions about removing then-Prime Minister Imran Khan through a no-confidence vote.
ecns.cnCuban President Says Nation Poses No Threat to U.S.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez stated that Cuba poses no threat to the United States and has no aggressive plans against any country. The remarks followed an Axios report alleging Cuba possesses hundreds of military drones and has discussed strikes on U.S. targets.
nypost.comFauci Faces Calls for Indictment Over COVID Origins Cover-Up Claims
Dr. Anthony Fauci faces renewed scrutiny over his role in COVID-19 origins research and alleged efforts to shape intelligence assessments. A former associate faces federal charges tied to records handling. Congressional and whistleblower actions continue to examine the matter.
New York PostRedistricting alters House seat distribution after popular vote
A federal court reversed Virginia's congressional map, a move that could add up to 14 Republican seats. Democrats would need to win nearly every competitive district to gain the House even if they win the national popular vote by several points.
ecns.cnU.S. President to Hold Second National Security Meeting in Two Weeks
The president will meet with the national security team on Tuesday. The session follows a similar gathering held last week.
NewsweekU.S. Intelligence Report Assesses Cuban Drone Acquisitions
A U.S. intelligence assessment states Cuba has obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran. The report notes Cuban officials discussed hypothetical strike scenarios against U.S. targets as contingency plans.
rediff.comCuba Reports No Fuel Oil or Diesel Supplies Available
Cuba's Energy and Mines Minister stated on May 14 that the country has no fuel oil or diesel. Blackouts in Havana now last 20 to 22 hours per day. The minister's comments followed U.S. sanctions and tariffs on oil shipments to Cuba.
morningstaronline.co.ukU.S. Intelligence Reports Cuba Acquired 300 Drones From Russia and Iran
U.S. intelligence indicates Cuba has obtained 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023. Cuban officials have discussed potential use against U.S. targets including Guantanamo Bay and Key West.
Cuba Acquired Over 300 Military Drones and Discussed Targeting U.S. Assets
U.S. intelligence reports that Cuba obtained more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023 and began discussing plans to attack the Guantanamo Bay base, U.S. military vessels, and possibly Key West, Florida. The CIA Director traveled to Cuba to warn officials agai…
washingtonpost.comG. Robert Blakey, drafter of RICO and investigator of JFK assassination, dies at 90
G. Robert Blakey has died at the age of 90. He drafted the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and led a government investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Blakey later criticized the CIA in connection with that inquiry.
citizen.co.zaCourt Dismisses Claims Over Secret Recording by Media Group
A federal judge ruled that a conservative media organization's use of false identities and secret recordings during a 2024 operation did not violate federal wiretap law or support related tort claims. The plaintiff, a security consultant with top secret clearance, alleged profess…
The IndependentU.S. Justice Department Considers Indicting Raúl Castro in 1996 Shootdown of Exile Planes
The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against the 94-year-old former Cuban president for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian planes that killed four Cuban Americans. The move is part of a broader Trump administration campaign of economic pressure o…
dailyalert.orgWhite House Increases Pressure on Cuba With Surveillance Flights, CIA Visit and Energy Embargo
The White House is applying measures including stepped-up surveillance flights, a visit by the CIA director and an energy embargo to increase pressure on Cuba. The actions come as officials consider an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. The approach draws on tact…
BBC NewsCIA Director Ratcliffe Holds Talks With Cuban Intelligence Officials in Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana to deliver a message from President Trump as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages and street protests. The meeting followed a renewed U.S. offer of $100m in aid but came as Washington prepares charges against 94-year-old Raúl Castro over…
Nbc NewsU.S. Prosecutors Move Toward Indicting Raúl Castro in 1996 Shoot-down of Two Civilian Planes
U.S. officials say federal prosecutors are actively pursuing charges against the former Cuban president for the deaths of four Cuban Americans when Cuba downed two civilian planes in 1996. The effort, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, follows…
uctoday.comCIA Director Visits Cuba
The CIA director traveled to Havana on Thursday for talks with Cuban officials as the island nation reported it had exhausted its fuel supplies amid a U.S. blockade and ongoing blackouts. Protests broke out in parts of the capital with demonstrators demanding electricity. A U.S.
ReasonCIA Whistleblower Alleges Agency Changed COVID-19 Origins Assessment
A CIA whistleblower has alleged that the agency revised its assessment of COVID-19's origins after pressure from officials. The discussion appears in a podcast episode released on May 16, 2026, that also covers other topics including hantavirus and a accusation against a member o…
yahoo.comCIA Director Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Intelligence and Interior Minister in Havana
John Ratcliffe delivered a message from President Donald Trump during talks on intelligence cooperation, economic stability and security. The visit came one day after Cuba declared it had run out of diesel and fuel oil, triggering protests in Havana. Both sides restated longstand…
uctoday.comCIA Director Visits Cuba
The CIA director traveled to Cuba on Thursday in the highest-level visit from the Trump administration to the country in years. The trip comes as the communist-run island declared it has run out of oil amid rising tensions and U.S. pressure. The Central Intelligence Agency confir…
nbcnews.comCIA Director Meets Cuban Officials In Havana To Deliver Trump Message On Economic And Security Engagement
The CIA released photos of its director meeting with Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday. A CIA official said the director delivered a message from President Donald Trump that the United States is prepared to seriously engage on economic and security issues if Cuba makes fundam…
Al JazeeraU.S. Considers Indicting Raúl Castro in 1996 Shoot-Down of Two Planes
The United States is advancing potential charges against former Cuban President Raul Castro linked to the 1996 shoot-down of two Brothers to the Rescue planes that killed four people. Reports of the possible indictment emerged hours after CIA Director John Ratcliffe offered Cuba…
nypost.comU.S. Taking Steps Toward Indictment of Former Cuban President Over 1996 Plane Shootdown
U.S. officials familiar with the matter said steps are being taken to seek an indictment of Cuba's former president in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. The potential indictment would require approval by a gr…
Washington ExaminerCIA Director John Ratcliffe Met With Cuban Officials in Havana Amid Island’s Fuel Shortages
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana on Thursday for meetings with Cuba's interior minister, intelligence chief and Raúl Castro’s grandson. The visit, requested by the United States, is the first U.S. government flight to land in Cuba outside Guantanamo Bay since 2016.…
Al JazeeraCIA Director Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Officials in Havana
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Havana on Thursday and met with Cuba's Interior Minister, Raúl Castro’s grandson and the head of intelligence services. The talks focused on economic engagement, security concerns and demands for fundamental changes from the Cuban governmen…
The GuardianCIA Director John Ratcliffe Meets Cuban Officials in Havana
The Cuban government said the Thursday meeting aimed to advance political dialogue and demonstrated that Cuba poses no threat to U.S. national security. Havana has run out of diesel and fuel oil after Washington imposed a fuel blockade in January, with blackouts now routine in th…
BBC NewsCuba Said CIA Director Visited Havana
The Cuban government said CIA Director John Ratcliffe met his Cuban counterpart in Havana. The meeting followed a renewed U.S. offer of $100 million in aid to address fuel shortages. Cuban officials stated the discussions focused on improving dialogue and bilateral cooperation on…
whowhatwhy.orgTrump Administration Offers Cuba Economic and Security Engagement in Exchange for Major Reforms
President Trump conveyed a message through the CIA Director stating the U.S. is prepared to engage with Cuba on economic and security matters if the country undertakes fundamental changes. A CIA official confirmed the communication. The offer marks a potential shift in bilateral…
thenation.comCIA Director Visited Cuba
The CIA director traveled to Cuba on Thursday and met with the country's interior minister, the Cuban government announced. He is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the country since the current administration began intensifying pressure on the Cuban government. The meeti…
westernjournal.comCIA Officer Testifies Fauci Influenced Review of COVID-19 Origins
A CIA operations officer told a Senate committee that Dr. Anthony Fauci intervened in the intelligence community's assessment of COVID-19's origins in 2021. James Erdman III said the agency was nearing a lab-leak conclusion before the position changed. The testimony occurred duri…
The GuardianUS Indicts Senior Mexican Official and Nine Others for Sinaloa Cartel Ties as Reports of CIA Anti-Cartel Operations Surface
President Claudia Sheinbaum denounced allegations of foreign interference and denied CIA activity on Mexican soil. The statements follow DEA testimony, indictments of Mexican officials and reports of covert US actions against cartels. Tensions have escalated despite recent Mexica…
abcnews.go.comFBI Forms Director’s Advisory Team to Review Past Trump Investigations
The FBI has assembled a Director’s Advisory Team to examine internal documents related to prior investigations of the president and his allies. A senior official denied the existence of any group called the “payback squad.” The team’s work is connected to a Justice Department pro…
ReasonCIA Whistleblower Claims Agency Suppressed COVID-19 Lab Leak Evidence
A career CIA operations officer told Congress that agency scientists had concluded the coronavirus likely leaked from a Chinese lab but that higher-ups suppressed those findings. The officer said the agency changed its position in 2021 and punished analysts who disagreed. The tes…