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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.
jpost.comNetanyahu Names Shmuel Ben Ezra to Lead National Security Council
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the appointment of Shmuel Ben Ezra to head Israel's National Security Council and serve as national security adviser. The position had been vacant for six months.
foxbusiness.comTrump Shares AI Images of Proposed White House Ballroom and Drone Port Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
President Trump posted AI-generated images of a proposed drone port atop a planned White House ballroom and criticized a federal judge overseeing related litigation. Construction continues while an appeals court holds an injunction in place.
tass.comPrime Minister Appoints Shmuel Ben Ezra as National Security Council Chief
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named Shmuel Ben Ezra to lead the National Security Council and serve as national security adviser. Ben Ezra replaces Tzachi Hanegbi, who was informed of the change in October 2025.
The IndependentCabinet Office Withholds Mandelson Vetting Summary on Police Advice to Protect Criminal Inquiry
The Cabinet Office will not release a key document on Lord Mandelson’s security vetting after the Metropolitan Police said disclosure could harm an ongoing criminal investigation. The decision follows earlier reports that Mandelson failed vetting yet was appointed UK ambassador t…
warontherocks.comHegseth Lays Out Indo-Pacific Strategy Tied to New National Defense Strategy
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth presented the U.S. strategic vision for the Indo-Pacific region at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Shangri-La Dialogue 2026 in Singapore on May 30. The remarks directly connect the vision to the Pentagon’s updated National Defense S…
jpost.comIraqi Kata’ib Hizballah Commander Extradited to New York on Federal Terrorism Charges
Mohammad Al-Saadi, a commander of Kata’ib Hizballah, faces trial in New York after extradition this month. The indictment alleges nearly 20 attacks and plots across three continents.
pymnts.comWhite House Authorizes Higher Pay for 400 National Security Investment Positions
President Trump approved critical position pay authority for up to 400 federal positions supporting national security investment work. The action allows the Office of Personnel Management to offer salaries above standard caps to retain specialized talent in key investment roles.
jpost.comUK Charges Greek National With Aiding Iran-Linked Intelligence Service
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act with assisting an intelligence service believed to be Iran by targeting a journalist at Iran International.
citizen.co.zaGreek National Charged With Assisting Intelligence Service Linked to Iran
A 46-year-old Greek man living in Germany was charged under the UK National Security Act for allegedly helping an intelligence service believed to be Iran. The case centers on the targeting of a journalist employed by Iran International.
thurrott.comTikTok US joint venture faces questions over national security compliance
A Massachusetts senator sent letters to TikTok US and Oracle requesting details on the joint venture's ties to ByteDance. The requests come four months after the deal transferred control of the app's U.S. operations to avert a ban.
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.
deadline.comUK and European passports linked to restricted Chinese investors
Reports connect UK and European passports to investors previously barred from certain Chinese activities. Officials have not confirmed any specific cases or security breaches.
Military.comU.S. Officials Signal Readiness for Cuba Action as Rhetoric Escalates
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a failed Cuban state 90 miles from U.S. shores raises national security concerns. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla warned that any U.S. attack would cause a humanitarian catastrophe.
nypost.comEx-CIA Official Arrested After $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.
usmagazine.comFBI Expands Drone Training for Local and State Police Ahead of 2026 World Cup
The FBI is increasing instruction for law enforcement agencies on countering unauthorized drones. The effort is tied to security preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
dailywire.comHouse Draft Defense Bill Sets $1.15 Trillion Baseline Spending
The initial House draft of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act allocates $1.15 trillion in baseline defense funds. The Pentagon requested $1.5 trillion, leaving a $350 billion gap that would require separate reconciliation legislation.
nbcnews.comU.S. Investigation of Gaza Aid Agency Expands to 1,500 Employees
The probe now covers staff suspected of links to Hamas. Officials are also considering whether to designate the agency a foreign terrorist organization.
New York PostVice President JD Vance Tells Air Force Academy Graduates to Keep Human Control Over AI in Warfare
Vice President JD Vance addressed the Air Force Academy commencement on Thursday, urging graduates to retain decision-making authority in combat and to avoid delegating life-and-death choices to artificial intelligence. He endorsed a recent statement by Pope Leo XIV on the same t…
asiaone.comAdversaries Use Commercial Location Data to Track U.S. Troops, CENTCOM Says
U.S. Central Command told Congress it received multiple threat reports about foreign adversaries exploiting cell phone location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel. Lawmakers cited the disclosure in a bipartisan letter urging the Pentagon to implement long-recommended safegu…
rediff.comNew York court sentences man for plotting to kill Iranian-American journalist
A federal court in New York handed down a sentence to a man convicted of planning the assassination of Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Alinejad, who contributes to CBS News, responded to the outcome.
upi.comU.S. Central Command received reports of location data used to target troops
U.S. Central Command received multiple threat reports about commercial location data being used to target or surveil U.S. personnel in war zones. Lawmakers raised concerns about the adtech industry and called for stronger safeguards on military devices.
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.
nbcnews.comU.S. Military Drafts Contingency Plans for Cuba
The Trump administration has developed contingency military response plans in case Cuba experiences sudden political or social breakdown. Officials described the planning as routine preparation for regional crises.
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.
The IndependentGCHQ Develops Blueprint for National AI Cyber Defense System
GCHQ has drawn up plans for a national AI-powered cyber defense system intended to protect critical infrastructure and major companies. The system is expected to become operational within five years.
pakistantoday.com.pkFormer Attorney General Appointed to AI Advisory Panel
The former attorney general, who received a thyroid cancer diagnosis after leaving the Department of Justice, has been named to the Presidential Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. The appointment was announced by a co-chair of the panel.
yna.co.krLawmaker Discusses Bipartisan Bill to Restrict Chinese Autos in U.S.
House China Select Committee Chairman Rep. John Moolenaar appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss legislation that would prohibit the importation, manufacturing, and sale of Chinese vehicles in the United States.
upi.comTrump Moves Cabinet Meeting From Camp David to White House
President Trump postponed a planned Cabinet meeting at the presidential retreat due to forecast thunderstorms and will hold it at the White House instead. The session is expected to cover foreign policy updates on the Iran conflict along with economic and fraud-related topics.
The HillU.S. Journalist Charged With Acting as Chinese Agent
Thomas Weir Pauken II faces federal charges alleging he worked as an agent for China's Ministry of State Security for at least seven years. He was arrested in early March and is scheduled for a pre-indictment plea hearing on Friday.
prnewswire.comMichael Needham Named Deputy National Security Adviser
Michael Needham will become assistant to the president and deputy national security adviser. He currently serves as State Department counselor and previously worked as chief of staff to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
abcnews.go.comTrump Schedules Cabinet Meeting at Camp David
President Trump will convene his full cabinet at the presidential retreat Wednesday to review economic and foreign policy matters. The session follows recent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and threats from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Fox NewsU.S. Policy Applies Sanctions on Cuban Military Conglomerate
The United States has reinstated sanctions targeting GAESA, the Cuban military-owned conglomerate. Officials also restored Title III of the LIBERTAD Act and added GAESA to the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
Australians Leave Syrian Camp and Return Home
Seven women and 14 children left al-Roj camp last week and are expected in Sydney and Melbourne as early as Tuesday afternoon. The group flew from Damascus to Doha on Monday before boarding flights with Australian passports.
lgbtqnation.comTrump Honors 13 Killed in Strike on Iran Nuclear Sites
President Trump spoke at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day about the 13 U.S. service members who died during Operation Epic Fury. He said their deaths prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Washington ExaminerMemorial Day Marks 250 Years Since U.S. Founding
The Washington Examiner published an editorial marking Memorial Day and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. The piece recalls casualty figures from major U.S. wars and notes current security challenges.
thehindu.comU.S. and China Advance Lunar Programs as SpaceX Prepares IPO
The U.S. and China continue separate efforts to reach the moon. SpaceX plans an initial public offering while several listed companies operate across launch, satellite, and defense segments of the space sector.
thehindu.comU.S. intelligence director submits resignation effective June 30
The director of national intelligence will depart the post overseeing 18 U.S. intelligence agencies. Reports indicate the resignation followed internal discussions about possible replacement.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Woman With ISIS Ties Barred From Return
An Australian woman linked to ISIS has been prevented from re-entering the country after authorities issued a temporary exclusion notice. The measure blocks her travel to Australia for a set period.
Los Angeles TimesLaw Enforcement Responds to Reports of Shots Fired Near White House
Federal authorities responded to reports of gunfire near the White House on Saturday evening. Journalists were directed to shelter inside the press briefing room while officials investigated.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSecret Service Shoots Suspect Near White House After Gunfire
A man opened fire near the White House perimeter and was shot by the Secret Service. A bystander was also wounded in the incident.
bbc.co.ukTulsi Gabbard Resigns as National Intelligence Director
Tulsi Gabbard submitted her resignation on Friday, citing her husband's cancer diagnosis. She will leave the post at the end of June. The departure follows U.S. military strikes on Iran.
realitytea.comIraqi National Charged With Plotting to Kill Ivanka Trump
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, faces six terrorism counts after his May 15 arrest in Turkey and extradition to the United States. Federal prosecutors say he targeted Ivanka Trump in retaliation for the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani…
thehindu.comU.S. Officials Hold High-Level Meeting on Ongoing Conflict
Senior U.S. officials convened to discuss developments in an active conflict. The meeting included military and national security leadership. Outcomes could determine whether fighting pauses or continues.
The Sydney Morning HeraldAustralian Government Bars One ISIS-Linked Woman From Returning From Syria
The Albanese government has imposed a temporary exclusion order on one Australian woman linked to Islamic State who remains in Syria. The order prevents her from boarding any flight to Australia even if Syria deports her.
indiatoday.intoday.inFederal Prisoner Accused of Plotting to Kill Ivanka Trump
An Iraqi national held in Brooklyn faces terrorism charges after allegedly planning to assassinate Ivanka Trump. Prosecutors say the plot was retaliation for a 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani.
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.
GB NewsInvestigation Reports Iranian Recruitment Effort Targeting Britons for Anti-Israel Protests
A Times journalist posing as a recruit communicated for more than two weeks with an individual identifying himself as Mahdy on a Telegram channel advertised on Iranian state television. The Metropolitan Police are now examining whether the contact represents an Iranian intelligen…
japantimes.co.jpU.S. National Security Meeting Ends Without Formal Decision on Iran
Officials held a morning meeting to review diplomatic talks in Tehran. No formal decision was reached on next steps. Mediators continue efforts to extend a ceasefire.
New York PostIraqi national arrested in Turkey charged with plotting attacks on U.S. targets
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, was arrested in Turkey on May 15 and extradited to the United States. Federal prosecutors charge him with planning multiple attacks in Europe and North America.
Fox NewsTrump Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 9/11 Hero Welles Crowther
President Trump announced the posthumous honor for volunteer firefighter Welles Crowther during a campaign rally in Rockland County, New York. Crowther, known as the Man in the Red Bandana, guided people to safety inside the South Tower on September 11, 2001.
indiatoday.intoday.inU.S. Preparing Possible Strikes on Iran, Decision Pending
CBS reported that the United States is preparing to resume strikes on Iran. No final decision has been made as of this afternoon.
gellerreport.comTulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard stepped down on May 22 citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis. The departure follows three other senior administration exits in the past three months.
thegatewaypundit.comTrump Considers Resuming Strikes After Stalled Negotiations
President Trump is weighing renewed military action following a National Security Team meeting. Negotiations remain stalled with no substantive progress reported.
japantimes.co.jpDirector of National Intelligence to Step Down June 30
Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as director of national intelligence effective June 30 to care for her husband, who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. President Trump named her deputy as acting director during the transition.
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.
Fox NewsTulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard notified President Trump she is resigning as Director of National Intelligence effective June 30, 2026, to care for her husband who was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Trump accepted the resignation and named her principal deputy as acting director.
New York PostNSA Releases Previously Classified UFO Records After FOIA Appeal
Hundreds of pages of National Security Agency documents previously marked top secret were released following a Freedom of Information Act appeal. The records describe multiple unidentified aerial sightings and one case involving 13 military jets.
SemaforNational intelligence director resigns, effective end of next month
The director of national intelligence submitted a resignation letter citing a family health matter. The departure leaves three Cabinet-level positions open and requires Senate confirmation for any permanent successor.
dailywire.comTulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard has submitted her resignation as U.S. Director of National Intelligence. Reports indicate the move follows contentious moments with the president during her time in the post.