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fromTruthout
1 day ago
SF politics

Hegseth Lifting Ban on Personal Firearms in Military Bases, Amid Low Morale Spurred By War

SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Military service members can now request permission to carry personal firearms on installations for self-defense against potential attacks.
fromTruthout
1 day ago
SF politics

Hegseth Lifting Ban on Personal Firearms in Military Bases, Amid Low Morale Spurred By War

SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth allows troops to carry personal firearms on military bases

Military service members can now request permission to carry personal firearms on installations for self-defense against potential attacks.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Here's how US combat search-and-rescue crews save downed fighter pilots in the middle of a war

Air Force combat search-and-rescue, also known as CSAR, is the military's force dedicated to rescuing downed aircrew. Combat search-and-rescue missions are dangerous under the best of conditions, ideally on dark nights with no moonlight.
Roam Research
#ice
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement

ICE agents misled campus security to detain a student without proper identification or judicial warrant.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement

ICE agents misled campus security to detain a student without proper identification or judicial warrant.
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

ICE officers could remain at airports after TSA workers are paid

ICE agents may stay at airports even after TSA workers receive paychecks, depending on TSA staffing levels.
#pentagon
Science
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The Navy brought a retired laser weapon back for a new drone fight

The U.S. Navy has revived a high-energy laser weapon for military exercises, enhancing capabilities against asymmetric threats.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Marines scramble to reassure families after report of ICE at boot camp

The Marine Corps is scrambling to reassure military families that there will be no immigration enforcement during boot camp graduation ceremonies, officials said Wednesday, after an outcry over plans for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to join security efforts at upcoming events.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag

The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
#anthropic
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

fromAxios
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon's ban on Anthropic

Anthropic received a preliminary injunction to mitigate reputational damage and ensure commercial partner certainty.
fromWIRED
1 week ago
Intellectual property law

Pentagon's 'Attempt to Cripple' Anthropic Is Troublesome, Judge Says

The US Department of Defense is allegedly punishing Anthropic for limiting military use of its AI tools, violating First Amendment rights.
Intellectual property law
fromBreaking Defense
1 week ago

Judge grants Anthropic preliminary injunction but Pentagon CTO says ban still stands - Breaking Defense

Federal Judge Rita Lin granted a preliminary injunction favoring Anthropic against the US government, halting supply chain risk designations until the lawsuit concludes.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Pentagon's 'Attempt to Cripple' Anthropic Is Troublesome, Judge Says

The US Department of Defense is allegedly punishing Anthropic for limiting military use of its AI tools, violating First Amendment rights.
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

The Man Who Put AI at the Centre of America's War Machine | The Walrus

"War is terrible, war is terrible, war is terrible," he intones, holding my gaze and giving voice to a universal chorus.
DC food
DevOps
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

3 SOC Process Fixes That Unlock Tier 1 Productivity

Fragmented workflows and manual triage slow down Tier 1 SOC performance more than the threats themselves.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian are not competing philosophies between which a department must choose. They are complementary capacities every officer needs - and every agency must develop, sustain, and honor equally.
Social justice
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
fromFortune
3 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

The truth here is that he would have been a murder victim if he had not acted immediately in defense of his life, according to defense attorney Andrew Jezic.
US news
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
Intellectual property law
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Court blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting, finds Trump administration's 'kill switch' claim had no evidence - Silicon Canals

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Pentagon from designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk, citing violations of legal procedures and First Amendment rights.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
SF politics
fromNextgov.com
5 days ago

New contract for background investigations raises concerns about scale and risk

DCSA is modernizing its Case Processing Operations Center to enhance background investigations and incorporate Continuous Vetting for national security.
#military-theft
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Marine corporal accused of stealing, reselling weapons and ammo from Camp Pendleton

A Marine corporal is accused of stealing Javelin missiles and ammunition to resell in Arizona, posing a serious threat to public safety.
US news
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Insane haul of war weapons Marine, 23, is accused of stealing from California military base

A Marine was arrested for stealing military weapons and selling them in Arizona.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Marine corporal accused of stealing, reselling weapons and ammo from Camp Pendleton

A Marine corporal is accused of stealing Javelin missiles and ammunition to resell in Arizona, posing a serious threat to public safety.
US news
fromCalifornia Post
6 days ago

Insane haul of war weapons Marine, 23, is accused of stealing from California military base

A Marine was arrested for stealing military weapons and selling them in Arizona.
#first-amendment
Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon From Labeling Anthropic a National Security Threat

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Defense's actions towards Anthropic, citing First Amendment violations.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

DHS Assaulting Protesters Because Goons Believe They Are "Vicious, Horrible People" - emptywheel

Intellectual property law
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

Federal Judge Blocks Pentagon From Labeling Anthropic a National Security Threat

U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin issued a preliminary injunction against the Department of Defense's actions towards Anthropic, citing First Amendment violations.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

DHS Assaulting Protesters Because Goons Believe They Are "Vicious, Horrible People" - emptywheel

#tsa
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports persist despite an executive order to pay TSA officers, causing significant delays for travelers during spring break.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

US politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

ICE agents called in to help ease airport security lines may not be leaving anytime soon, even after Trump ordered pay for TSA officers | Fortune

Emergency pay for TSA agents ordered by Trump, but major airports still urge early arrival due to ongoing staffing issues.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

Long security lines at U.S. airports persist despite an executive order to pay TSA officers, causing significant delays for travelers during spring break.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

What to know about Trump's order to pay TSA officers and its impact on airport security lines

US politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

ICE agents called in to help ease airport security lines may not be leaving anytime soon, even after Trump ordered pay for TSA officers | Fortune

Emergency pay for TSA agents ordered by Trump, but major airports still urge early arrival due to ongoing staffing issues.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

25 Weapons That Changed Warfare Over the Last Century

Technological breakthroughs over the last century transformed warfare by introducing tanks, missiles, stealth aircraft, and precision-guided weapons that forced armies to continuously adapt tactics and reshape military doctrine globally.
US politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Alex Woodward: How ICE agents have become Donald Trump's own personal police

Donald Trump is using armed ICE officers at airports to pressure Democrats and Republicans regarding the filibuster.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Hegseth's Broker Sought To Invest in Defense Contractors

Hegseth's financial broker inquired about a multimillion-dollar investment in BlackRock's Defense Industrials Active ETF, which invests in global defense and security-related companies.
US politics
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
4 weeks ago

FBI Investigates Suspicious Activity in Surveillance Platform

The FBI is investigating suspicious cyber activity on systems managing surveillance and wiretap warrants, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in sensitive law enforcement infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

The Defense Department reportedly plans to train AI models on classified military data

The Pentagon plans to train AI models on classified information in secure facilities for exclusive military use to enhance warfighting capabilities.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Military's AI Fever Is Leading Into Disaster, Critics Say

The US military's rapid AI deployment risks unsafe systems causing excessive civilian harm, wrongful arrests, and civil liberties violations without adequate human oversight safeguards.
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
4 weeks ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
#dhs
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

DOJ Continues to Let DHS Pick and Choose Screen Shots Pertaining to Their Assaults - emptywheel

fromemptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

DOJ Continues to Let DHS Pick and Choose Screen Shots Pertaining to Their Assaults - emptywheel

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

A SWAT Team Killed My Dad. There's 1 Thing Missing From Conversations About ICE Right Now.

A Kern County, California, SWAT team shot and killed my father, Lyle Federman, in 1998. He had no criminal record. He was accused of no crime. The police had no warrant. He was an eccentric, nature-loving computer programmer that wanted to be left alone. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a jury could find that the police "used excessive force" and violated his constitutional rights when they broke into his home and shot him 18 times while "he was surrendering..."
Social justice
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
7 months ago

Military Discipline Meets Patent Proficiency: A Conversation with Ted Wood

In the latest episode of IPWatchdog Unleashed, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ted Wood-a unique figure whose career spans military service, engineering and patent law. After spending time both in-house and at Am Law 100 firms, today Ted is Managing Partner of Wood IP. Our conversation, which took place August 8, was not only interesting and fun but a testament to the diverse pathways one can take to success, both in life and, specifically, in the engineering and patent law fields.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

No deportation officer has been killed in the line of duty since ICE's creation

Of the 15 officers who died in the line of duty while working for Enforcement and Removal Operations, the ICE branch charged with detaining unauthorized migrants within the interior of the US, all but two died of Covid. One deportation officer, Brian Beliso, died of a heart attack in 2020 during a foot chase. The other deportation officer to die of something other than Covid, Lorenzo Roberto Gomez, experienced heat stress during a training exercise in El Paso, Texas, leading to hospitalization.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
Gadgets
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

How Navy SEAL Weapons Reveal the Evolution of Modern Warfare

Navy SEAL weapon choices shifted toward modular, precise, adaptable systems prioritizing mobility, night capability, and speed to meet urban, indoor, and close-quarters modern combat requirements.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

U.S. Military Reportedly Shoots Down DHS Drone in Texas: Our Heads Are Exploding'

The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a laser-based anti-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting airspace closure and raising concerns about coordination between federal agencies.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The United States kills 11 people in three new strikes on alleged drugrunning boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific

At the direction of the commander of U.S. Southern Command, Marine Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted three lethal kinetic strikes on three vessels operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations, Southern Command said in the statement, which as has become customary was accompanied by a video showing the boats exploding after being hit by a missile. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and were engaged in narco-trafficking operations, it added.
World news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Firearms That Required Extensive Training to Use Effectively

Military history is filled with firearms that looked formidable on paper but proved far less impressive in the hands of average troops. In many cases, the issue was not flawed engineering, but unrealistic assumptions about training and doctrine. Some weapons were built with elite users in mind, soldiers who could manage the weapon and tactical nuance at a level most forces never reached.
History
Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Autonomy on the Battlefield

Autonomy enables commanders to delegate control to machines while retaining command, requiring a fundamental mindset shift and clear frameworks for authority and responsibility.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Families of two men killed in Trump's military boat strikes sue US government

The lawsuit, shared in advance with the Guardian, says that Chad Joseph, 26, and Rishi Samaroo, 41, both of Las Cuevas, Trinidad, were returning to Trinidad from Venezuela when they and four other people were killed in the strike. It was the fifth attack announced by the White House under Donald Trump's campaign against the small go-fast boats the administration claims are connected to cartels and gangs.
World news
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Army veteran sues federal government after ICE detains him for three days

A U.S. citizen and army veteran, George Retes, was detained by federal immigration agents for three days without charges, and has sued the federal government.
World news
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Conducted Lethal Boat Strike With Aircraft Disguised as Civilian Plane

Disguising military aircraft as civilian planes constitutes perfidy and can be a war crime under international law and U.S. military rules.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Defending the Homeland: Pentagon Shifts Strategy on Drone Threats

DoD policy empowers commanders to use defensive measures, extend perimeters beyond installation fences, and counter UAS threats after an uncoordinated CBP laser incident.
US news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

NYPD's Spooks Didn't Find Two of the Most Significant Terrorists to Attempt Attacks on NYC

The NYPD built a secret intelligence unit targeting Muslim communities, using Israeli-derived mapping, informants in mosques, shredded records, and unofficial CIA links.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

U.S. military troops on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota

Up to 1,500 active-duty U.S. troops from the Army's 11th Airborne Division are on standby in Alaska for possible deployment to Minnesota amid protests.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks

Federal agents empowered to use force must be publicly identifiable to ensure accountability; anonymity for such public servants is unjustified.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Law enforcement is the leading DHS use case for AI

DHS deployed 238 AI use cases in 2025, with law enforcement the largest category: 86 cases, 35 classified as high-impact.
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