U.S. Largely Settled on Russia Sanctions if It Invades Ukraine, Officials Say
The officials would not describe the actions ready to be taken, but other sources have said discussions with allies and partners in Europe and Asia included a range of trade restrictions under consideration.
Israeli Security Agency Foiled an Iranian Attempt to Recruit Israeli Jewish Women to Spy for Iran
"Rambod" requested that the Israeli women take photos of the U.S. embassies in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, other government buildings, and a shopping mall.
Ahead of Iran Deal Decision, White House To “Focus the Fire on Trump”
The White House hopes the message will be amplified by current and former officials in the U.S. and in Israel who believe Trump’s withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal was a mistake.
U.S. Military Links Prolific Hacking Group to Iranian Intelligence
The group has also tried to breach organizations in North America, but there is less publicly available information on those hacks.
Neo-Nazi Leader Sentenced to 7 Years for Plot to Intimidate Jews, Journalists
Two other people were also sentenced in the plot after they pleaded guilty and have since renounced their Neo-Nazi views, officials said.
American Airlines Passenger Enters Cockpit, Damages Controls
Video of the incident that was posted on social media appeared to show the passenger leaning out of the plane, seemingly shouting at airport employees on the ground.
FDA Extends Shelf Life for Millions of Expired Coronavirus Test Kits in Florida
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) extended the expiration date for almost a million COVID-19 rapid tests that first expired in a Florida warehouse in September.
Twitter Allows Iranian Threats to Assassinate Former President Trump
Lawmakers accuse social media platform of double standard
US Creating New Unit to Tackle Domestic Terrorism Prosecutions
In September, FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers that the bureau’s domestic terrorism caseload “has exploded,” and warned the prevention of terrorist attacks would be the FBI’s top priority “for the foreseeable future.”
Taliban Demand Uzbekistan, Tajikistan Return Dozens of Afghan Aircraft
The Afghan citizens were reportedly transferred to a U.S. military base in the United Arab Emirates under an arrangement Washington negotiated with Uzbekistan to move more than 450 Afghans.