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Biden turning US into ‘large-scale version of Venezuela,’ Trump claims

The former president unloaded on Joe Biden at a packed rally in Arizona Former President Donald Trump held his first campaign-style rally of 2022 in Arizona, lashing out at President Joe Biden’s “destructive” economic policies, his vaccine mandates, and the alleged persecution of Trump’s supporters. Citing soaring inflation, rising gas prices, and shortages of food […]

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US ‘pleased’ with Russian arrest of ransomware hackers

Biden administration said one of the suspected hackers arrested in Russia was to blame for the Colonial Pipeline attack The Biden administration is “pleased” about Russia arresting several suspected hackers, including one allegedly behind the ransomware attack that led to week-long fuel shortages last year. A senior administration official, speaking with reporters on Friday, said […]

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US DOJ accessed Oath Keepers’ encrypted messages in January 6 investigation

A legal complaint has revealed evidence used by US authorities to charge the leader of the Oath Keepers with “seditious conspiracy” A legal filing that was publicly released on Thursday shows how US investigators used communications from the encrypted Signal messaging app as evidence against the leader of the far-right Oath Keepers group Stewart Rhodes. […]

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Pentagon thought North Korean missile was headed for US – media

The military initially thought Pyongyang’s latest missile test was capable of striking the United States, leading to grounded flights along the west coast US military and aviation officials were briefly convinced that a North Korean missile launch earlier this week could pose a threat to the ‘homeland’, CNN reported, but early readings were soon dismissed […]

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US Supreme Court rules on Biden’s vaccine mandate

In 6-3 decision, court blocks OSHA from enforcing the White House’s Covid-19 vaccination mandate. The US Supreme Court has stayed the enforcement of the Biden administration’s Covid-19 jab requirement for businesses with 100 or more employees, rolled out as an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule. The 6-3 decision was announced on Thursday, with […]

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‘Havana Syndrome’ reported among US diplomats in Europe – media

Diplomats stationed in Paris and Geneva have reportedly been afflicted by the mysterious illness Numerous US diplomats serving in Paris and Geneva have experienced symptoms consistent with the mysterious ailment known as Havana Syndrome, according to media reports. Citing anonymous sources, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that American diplomats in the two cities […]

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US aviation authority raises 5G risks days ahead of launch

Notices published by the FAA have outlined the impact the wireless network technology can have on sensitive aircraft electronic devices The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revealed it’s in talks with aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and wireless service providers to reduce the impact of the new technology ahead of its planned launch on January 19. […]

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US sanctions Russian firm over North Korea missiles

Biden administration’s newest blacklisting comes after a series of missile tests by Pyongyang The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions against six North Koreans as well as one Russian national and a Russian company, accusing them of “proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.” Washington announced the blacklist on Wednesday, calling it part of “ongoing efforts […]