April 5, 2025 South Korea presidential ouster part of Chinese strategy to 'expand its regional influence,' expert says One analyst, as well as supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, says China backed Yoon's ouster in South Korea to weaken U.S. ties and expand its influence by propping up Beijing-friendly political allies.
April 4, 2025 Trump shakes up NSA leadership, appoints new acting director and deputy to replace Biden appointees President Donald Trump has ousted Biden appointee Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh from the NSA, naming Lt. Gen. William Hartman as acting director of the top intelligence agency.
April 4, 2025 Rare criminal confessions, British spy secrets from 115 years ago unveiled in new exhibit The National Archives in London is opening the "MI5: Official Secrets" exhibit which details the history of the British intelligence agency. Century-old evidence will be on display.
April 4, 2025 In warning to Turkey, Israel hits strategic targets in Syria amid rising tensions Israel targets Syrian airbases to warn Turkey against interference, as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces protests at home and ramps up efforts to expand influence in Syria and region as a whole.
April 4, 2025 National Security Agency Director Gen. Haugh fired, civilian deputy director reassigned President Trump reportedly fired National Security Agency Director Gen. Timothy Haugh, who also commanded U.S. Cyber Command, and reassigned civilian Deputy Director Wendy Noble.
April 3, 2025 Trump confirms National Security Council firings as Waltz's Signal chat woes snowball President Donald Trump confirmed that multiple employees within the National Security Council were fired Thursday, adding to National Security Advisor Mike Waltz's recent political woes that have snowballed since Democrats first slammed him over March's Signal chat leak.
April 3, 2025 Trump urged to review UN immunity, lax visa rules amid national security concerns As the U.S. weighs U.N. funding cuts, experts urge the Trump administration to review the world body's visa process and staff immunity over continued security concerns.
April 2, 2025 'False': Trump admin rebukes claims intel officials are frequently using Signal to send classified info The White House is clapping back against media reports claiming intel officials have been using the end-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal to send classified information.
April 2, 2025 'Liberation Day': Trump makes reciprocal tariffs announcement at Make America Wealthy Again event President Donald Trump announces his reciprocal tariffs plan to tackle trade deficits during his remarks at the White House.
April 1, 2025 NSC confirms Mike Waltz and staff used Gmail for government communication The National Security Council (NSC) has provided clarification on reports about Mike Waltz and his staff using personal Gmail accounts for government communications.
