Top New Jersey state corrections official who sold job security for cash sentenced to prison
TRENTON, NJ – A former high-ranking official in the New Jersey Department of Corrections was sentenced Thursday to 46 months in federal prison for extorting an employee in exchange for helping secure…
Deadly Shootout at Philadelphia Gas Station as Security Guard Shoots Armed Suspect
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A security guard at a Philadelphia gas station shot and killed a man who pulled a gun inside the station’s convenience store on Tuesday. Philadelphia Police report a fatal…
UN Security Council refers Palestinian application to become full UN member to committee
By Daphne Psaledakis (Reuters) -The United Nations Security Council president on Monday referred the Palestinian Authority’s application to become a full member of the world body to the committee on the admission…
US needs Europe for its security too, NATO chief says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – NATO not only strengthens Europe’s security, but also makes North America stronger, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday at the commemoration of the alliance’s 75th anniversary. “Europe needs…
UN Security Council fails to condemn strike on Iran in Syria
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The United States, Britain and France on Wednesday opposed a Russian-drafted U.N. Security Council statement that would have condemned an attack on Iran’s embassy compound…
Russia’s Asian alliances have security consequences, NATO chief warns
By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) – North Korea and Iran’s military support to Russia has serious global security consequences that the 32-member NATO alliance cannot ignore, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on…
Philippines says China’s ‘coercive, aggressive’ actions discussed with top U.S. security adviser
By Karen Lema and Mikhail Flores MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines on Tuesday said its national security adviser and his U.S. counterpart discussed “coercive, aggressive and deceptive actions” by Beijing in the…
Russia seeks extradition of Ukraine security service head; Ukraine rejects demand
(Reuters) -Russia is demanding that Ukraine hand over all people connected with terrorist acts committed in Russia, including the head of the country’s SBU Security Service, the foreign ministry said on Sunday.…
US-funded Radio Free Asia shuts Hong Kong bureau, citing security law concerns
By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) -U.S.-funded Radio Free Asia said on Friday it had closed its Hong Kong bureau citing concerns over staff safety after the enactment of a new national…
France to boost Olympics security with foreign military, police support
By John Irish and Juliette Jabkhiro PARIS (Reuters) – France has asked about 45 foreign countries to contribute several thousand extra military, police and civilian personnel to help safeguard the Paris Olympics…
‘National Security Problem’: MSNBC Host Tees Up Biden Treasury Secretary To Take Swing At Elon Musk
MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell teed up Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday to comment on how billionaire Elon Musk poses a potential threat to national security. Musk’s Tesla has a factory in Shanghai…
Explainer-The UN Security Council demanded a Gaza ceasefire – what happens now?
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A day after the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution demanding a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages, the war…
US national security adviser Sullivan met Israel’s Gallant again, White House says
By Steve Holland and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan held a second day of talks on Tuesday with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as the…
Closing Today: Virtual Registration for CBP 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit
WASHINGTON — Registration to virtually attend the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit remains open until 4 p.m., today. The Summit will take place virtually…
‘Insulting’: Congressional Spending Bill Cuts Out Series Of Border Security Provisions
‘Insulting’: Congressional Spending Bill Cuts Out Series Of Border Security Provisions Jake Smith on March 21, 2024 The congressional spending bill introduced on Thursday lacks funding for several border policies favored by…
‘It’s An Embarrassment’: House GOP Divided On Homeland Security Funding Which Could Doom Proposal To Avoid Shutdown
‘It’s An Embarrassment’: House GOP Divided On Homeland Security Funding Which Could Doom Proposal To Avoid Shutdown Arjun Singh on March 20, 2024 House Republicans are divided on a bill to fund…
AUKUS submarine base protests in Australia highlight challenges for security pact
By Lewis Jackson CANBERRA (Reuters) – Fierce resistance mounted by Australian unions against plans for a new submarine base shows the challenge facing the high-stakes defence project with the United States and…
European Union, UN criticise new Hong Kong security law
HONG KONG (Reuters) – The European Union and the United Nations said Hong Kong’s new national security bill was deeply worrying and could erode fundamental freedoms in the China-ruled city. “It is…
Factbox-Scope of Hong Kong’s new national security laws
By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong on Tuesday passed its new national security law, a bill that broadens the definition of crimes including sabotage, sedition and state secrets, and…
Hong Kong legislature passes third reading of national security bill
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong lawmakers on Tuesday passed a third reading of a new national security bill which edged a step closer to being fully passed. Nearly 90 lawmakers in…
Utica Man Threatens Security Guard with Butcher Knife
Utica Police responded to a threatening situation on March 15, at around 2:20 PM, in the 1000 block of West St. Reports indicated that a male was threatening security staff with a…
‘A Complete Failure’: Conservatives Chafe At GOP Plan To Lock In Homeland Security Spending With No Border Changes
‘A Complete Failure’: Conservatives Chafe At GOP Plan To Lock In Homeland Security Spending With No Border Changes Mary Lou Masters on March 15, 2024 Conservatives are already pushing back against an…
Bridgeport Man Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering in Social Security Fraud Scheme
BRIDGEPORT, CT – In a significant development, Trovoy Dixon, a 31-year-old resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut, pleaded guilty to money laundering related to his involvement in a fraudulent scheme targeting the Social Security…
Increased Security at Maryland High School Following Unfounded Threat
LUSBY, MD – The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office investigated a potential threat to Patuxent High School on Friday. An anonymous social media post suggesting a threat led to immediate law enforcement action.…
National Poll Reveals Growing Concern Over Illegal Immigration and Border Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent national poll conducted by Cygnal reveals that illegal immigration is increasingly recognized as a crucial issue among American voters, significantly influencing public opinion and political trust. The…
Biden To Use TikTok for Campaign Despite Declaring the App a National Security Threat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amidst ongoing debates over TikTok’s security implications, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clarified the administration’s stance on President Biden’s engagement with the platform. Despite labeling TikTok a national…
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