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Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific

May 5, 2026

Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific

SOUTHCOM said Tuesday that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three suspected narco-terrorists on a drug-trafficking route.

House Dem frontrunner's connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire

May 5, 2026

House Dem frontrunner's connections to ‘Blind Sheikh’ terrorist trial resurface and draw GOP fire

A frontrunner to replace a retiring NJ Democrat was a defense witness for the Blind Sheikh, convicted of seditious conspiracy after the 1993 WTC bombing.

Reporter’s Notebook: Congress passes short-term FISA 702 fix, delays long-term renewal

May 5, 2026

Reporter’s Notebook: Congress passes short-term FISA 702 fix, delays long-term renewal

Congress renewed FISA Section 702 for just 45 days after failed attempts at a three-year extension that included a controversial digital currency ban.

IDF claims to have taken out Hamas commander who participated in Oct 7

May 5, 2026

IDF claims to have taken out Hamas commander who participated in Oct 7

The IDF announced it killed Hamas Nukhba Commander Anas Hamed in a targeted Gaza airstrike, saying he raided Israel during the Oct. 7 Nova massacre.

US kills 2 more suspected drug traffickers in boat strike

May 5, 2026

US kills 2 more suspected drug traffickers in boat strike

Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal strike on a vessel in the Caribbean tied to suspected drug trafficking, killing two people.

Britain warns another terror attack is 'highly likely' within 6 months after London stabbing

April 30, 2026

Britain warns another terror attack is 'highly likely' within 6 months after London stabbing

Britain raised its national terror threat level to severe after two people were stabbed in an antisemitic attack in London's Golders Green neighborhood.

Stolen chemical-dispersing drones could have facilitated 'action against the homeland,' fmr DHS official warns

April 30, 2026

Stolen chemical-dispersing drones could have facilitated 'action against the homeland,' fmr DHS official warns

Federal authorities recovered 15 stolen industrial drones capable of dispersing liquid chemicals, but a former DHS official says key questions remain.

Romanian national learns fate for swatting US officials, including members of Congress, judges

April 29, 2026

Romanian national learns fate for swatting US officials, including members of Congress, judges

Thomasz Szabo, 27, was sentenced to four years in prison for swatting calls and bomb threats targeting members of Congress and other U.S. officials.

Afghan man convicted of conspiracy in deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during US withdrawal

April 29, 2026

Afghan man convicted of conspiracy in deadly suicide bombing at Kabul airport during US withdrawal

An alleged ISIS-K militant was convicted of a terrorism conspiracy charge tied to the 2021 Kabul airport bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members.

Feds hunt mystery drone thieves who swiped 15 sprayers that Army warned could be weaponized

April 29, 2026

Feds hunt mystery drone thieves who swiped 15 sprayers that Army warned could be weaponized

Federal agents recovered 15 stolen industrial spray drones in New Jersey that a former FBI agent warned could pose a serious public safety danger.