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Afghans Who Worked With US Forces Grapple With New Scrutiny in Wake of DC Shooting
The suspect in the Nov. 26 shooting worked for U.S. interests in Afghanistan, like many who have relocated to the United States to escape Taliban reprisals.
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Trump Orders Federal Spectrum Shift to Secure US Lead in Global 6G Race
Analysts say early control over spectrum could determine which countries shape the future digital economy and security environment.
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Pentagon Fails Audit for 8th Consecutive Year
The Department of Defense aims to pass a clean audit in 2028.
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Corporate Seed Control Raises Costs, Stakes for America’s Food Security
The majority of all U.S. seeds are provided by four companies, which some experts say has become a pressing national security issue.
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US Coast Guard Intercepts 2nd Oil Tanker From Venezuela
Trump announced a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil ships after the U.S. government seized a tanker on Dec. 10.
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TikTok Signs Deal With US Investors to Form Data Security Joint Venture
The agreement would place U.S. user data and content oversight under a new American-controlled entity as ByteDance retains algorithm ownership.
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Trump Nominates Marine General to Be New Head of Southern Command
Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan is currently the vice commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, having served in this position since 2022.
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Chinese Researcher Charged With Smuggling E. Coli Into the US
The Indiana University scientist studied the same plant fungus as Chinese researchers in Michigan charged with smuggling it last month, the FBI reported.
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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Syria in Response to Killing of Americans
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said this was ‘not the beginning of a war.’
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Senators Sound Alarm Over Chinese Drone Use at US Security Facilities
Chinese company DJI is the world’s largest drone maker and dominates the U.S. market.
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Daughter of Transportation Secretary Nearly Misses Flight Following TSA Incident
In a statement to The Epoch Times, TSA said it is ‘aware of the incident in question.’
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What to Know About Trump’s $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Servicemembers
The White House says the payments will reach troops before Christmas.
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US Military Strikes 2 Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing 5 Narco-Terrorists
The Joint Task Force Southern Spear eliminated two boats linked to drug trafficking, according to the Department of War.
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US Indicts Over 70 Tren de Aragua Members in Nationwide Crackdown
Charges against the cartel members included murder, robbery, extortion, kidnapping, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Pursue US Space Superiority
The president said he would prioritize the nation’s push to space for commercial, national security, and exploration purposes.
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Trump Signs $901 Billion Defense Bill Into Law
The White House said the bill will support the president’s ‘peace through strength’ agenda.
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Mexico Making Strides in Sealing Border, but GOP Panelists Say More Progress Needed
Officials in a House hearing praise President Sheinbaum’s efforts to curtail drug smuggling and illegal immigration, but say ‘greater burden-sharing’ is needed.
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US Airstrike on Drug Boat Kills 4 in Eastern Pacific
This strike was the latest military action in President Donald Trump’s efforts to halt drug trafficking to the United States.
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Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividends’ to Military Members
The president said the checks are ‘already on the way’ to members of the military.
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Afghans Who Worked With US Forces Grapple With New Scrutiny in Wake of DC Shooting
The suspect in the Nov. 26 shooting worked for U.S. interests in Afghanistan, like many who have relocated to the United States to escape Taliban reprisals.
|
Trump Orders Federal Spectrum Shift to Secure US Lead in Global 6G Race
Analysts say early control over spectrum could determine which countries shape the future digital economy and security environment.
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Pentagon Fails Audit for 8th Consecutive Year
The Department of Defense aims to pass a clean audit in 2028.
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Corporate Seed Control Raises Costs, Stakes for America’s Food Security
The majority of all U.S. seeds are provided by four companies, which some experts say has become a pressing national security issue.
|
US Coast Guard Intercepts 2nd Oil Tanker From Venezuela
Trump announced a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil ships after the U.S. government seized a tanker on Dec. 10.
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TikTok Signs Deal With US Investors to Form Data Security Joint Venture
The agreement would place U.S. user data and content oversight under a new American-controlled entity as ByteDance retains algorithm ownership.
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Trump Nominates Marine General to Be New Head of Southern Command
Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan is currently the vice commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, having served in this position since 2022.
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Chinese Researcher Charged With Smuggling E. Coli Into the US
The Indiana University scientist studied the same plant fungus as Chinese researchers in Michigan charged with smuggling it last month, the FBI reported.
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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Syria in Response to Killing of Americans
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said this was ‘not the beginning of a war.’
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Senators Sound Alarm Over Chinese Drone Use at US Security Facilities
Chinese company DJI is the world’s largest drone maker and dominates the U.S. market.
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Daughter of Transportation Secretary Nearly Misses Flight Following TSA Incident
In a statement to The Epoch Times, TSA said it is ‘aware of the incident in question.’
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What to Know About Trump’s $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Servicemembers
The White House says the payments will reach troops before Christmas.
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US Military Strikes 2 Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing 5 Narco-Terrorists
The Joint Task Force Southern Spear eliminated two boats linked to drug trafficking, according to the Department of War.
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US Indicts Over 70 Tren de Aragua Members in Nationwide Crackdown
Charges against the cartel members included murder, robbery, extortion, kidnapping, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
|
Trump Signs Executive Order to Pursue US Space Superiority
The president said he would prioritize the nation’s push to space for commercial, national security, and exploration purposes.
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Trump Signs $901 Billion Defense Bill Into Law
The White House said the bill will support the president’s ‘peace through strength’ agenda.
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Mexico Making Strides in Sealing Border, but GOP Panelists Say More Progress Needed
Officials in a House hearing praise President Sheinbaum’s efforts to curtail drug smuggling and illegal immigration, but say ‘greater burden-sharing’ is needed.
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US Airstrike on Drug Boat Kills 4 in Eastern Pacific
This strike was the latest military action in President Donald Trump’s efforts to halt drug trafficking to the United States.
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Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividends’ to Military Members
The president said the checks are ‘already on the way’ to members of the military.
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