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U.S. Security and Defense Face a Sprawling Mix of Cyber, Funding and Wartime Strains
Judge Keeps Block on Subpoenas to the Federal Reserve
A federal judge denied the Justice Department’s request to reconsider his decision quashing two subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve. In a sharply worded six-page opinion, the judge rejected the government’s arguments and left the subpoenas blocked.
Researchers Say the White House App Has Major Cybersecurity Flaws
Cybersecurity researchers say the White House’s new app regularly shares users’ IP addresses, time zones, and other data with third-party services. They also say the app does not clearly disclose that data sharing in the way most apps do.
Trump Seeks $152 Million to Reopen Alcatraz as a Secure Prison
President Donald Trump is seeking $152 million to cover the first year of costs to reopen Alcatraz as a secure prison, according to CNN.
Trump Budget Would Cut TSA Funding and Force Privatized Security at Small Airports
President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal would cut $52 million from the TSA and require privatized security operations at small airports. The agency was created after the Sept. 11 attacks to tighten airport security, so this is one of those classic Washington moves where “streamlining” somehow starts by shaving money off the front line.
Four alpacas killed and two injured in dog attack in Cambridgeshire
Four alpacas were killed and two others seriously injured after being attacked by two Rottweilers at a property in Wisbech St Mary, Cambridgeshire, on March 24. Police took both dogs into custody and say their investigation into livestock worrying offences is still active. Officers also noted the case falls under new legislation that now includes alpacas as protected livestock.
U.S. Navy Faces Delays as Three Aircraft Carriers Near Extended Downtime
The Navy is heading toward a period when three aircraft carriers could be unavailable at the same time. The USS John C. Stennis is years behind schedule after its long refueling overhaul, the USS Harry S. Truman is due to enter overhaul in mid-2026, and the USS Gerald R. Ford could face a lengthy maintenance period after a serious fire during deployment. With shipyards stretched thin and carrier maintenance already under strain, the fleet may have fewer operational carriers in 2026 than planners would prefer.
Second US warplane reported shot down near the Strait of Hormuz, pilot rescued
A second US combat plane has been reported shot down in the Persian Gulf region, near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state media. Officials said the pilot was quickly rescued, though details remain unclear and US officials have not fully confirmed what happened. The incident adds another tense twist to an already volatile standoff, and President Donald Trump said it would not affect talks with Iran.
Anthropic launches a new corporate PAC to increase election spending
Anthropic has filed paperwork to create a new corporate political action committee called AnthroPAC. The PAC will be funded exclusively and voluntarily by employees, making Anthropic the latest tech company to set up an employee-funded election spending arm.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Was Hospitalized After a Dinner in His Honor
The Supreme Court confirmed that Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a Philadelphia hospital after a dinner held in his honor last month.
Iran Reportedly Offers $60,000 for Captured F-15E Crew as U.S. Mounts Rescue Operation
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle was lost over southwestern Iran, triggering a risky combat search and rescue mission. One crew member has been extracted, while efforts to recover the second continue. Iranian media also circulated a reported $60,000 reward for capturing the crew alive and urged attacks on rescue aircraft.
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