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Ex-Trump Senior Adviser John Bolton Indicted By Grand Jury As Classified Probe Escalates Ex-Trump Senior Adviser John Bolton Indicted By Grand Jury As Classified Probe Escalates
Ex-Trump Senior Adviser John Bolton Indicted By Grand Jury As Classified Probe Escalates John Bolton has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Maryland in a classified documents case that could test long-running political fault lines in Washington, according to multiple reports. CNN reported late Thursday afternoon, Oct. 16, that Bolton is expected to surrender as soon as Friday at federal court in Greenbelt, citing two sources.  The 18-count indictment stems from an investigation into his alleged mishandling of classified information after he left the White House in 2019 and may include charges under the Espionage Act, CNN said. Sources told CNN Bolton allegedly share…

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by Joe Lombardi
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21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown 21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown
21 Countries On State Department ‘Do Not Travel’ List: Here's Rundown When it comes to international travel, some destinations are firmly off-limits for Americans right now. The US State Department has issued its most serious alert — Level 4: Do Not Travel — for 21 countries worldwide. The latest advisory list, updated Wednesday, Sept. 17, reflects severe risks from armed conflict, crime, terrorism, and political instability.  Officials stress that conditions can shift quickly, and advisories are updated as local situations evolve. The 21 countries under Level 4 warnings are: Afghanistan Belarus Burkina Faso Burma (Myanmar) Central African Republic (C…

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by Joe Lombardi
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FBI Raid Targets Ex-National Security Adviser, Now Trump Critic John Bolton FBI Raid Targets Ex-National Security Adviser, Now Trump Critic John Bolton
FBI Raid Targets Ex-National Security Adviser, Now Trump Critic John Bolton In a dramatic escalation of a national security investigation, FBI agents raided the Bethesda, Maryland home of former national security adviser John Bolton on Friday morning, Aug. 22, according to multiple reports. Bolton, age 76, a veteran of multiple Republican administrations and one of Washington’s most outspoken foreign policy hawks, served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump from 2018 to 2019 before becoming a sharp critic.  While he did not mention Bolton by name, FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X Friday morning, "NO ONE is above the law… @FBI …

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by Joe Lombardi
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9 People Caught In North Korean Spy Plot That Conned US Companies To Fund Weapons Program: DOJ 9 People Caught In North Korean Spy Plot That Conned US Companies To Fund Weapons Program: DOJ
9 People Caught In North Korean Spy Plot That Conned US Companies To Fund Weapons Program: DOJ A New Jersey man and eight foreign nationals from China and Taiwan have been charged in Boston in what federal officials call a major scheme to secretly funnel money to North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction program. Zhenxing “Danny” Wang of New Jersey was arrested and accused of helping North Korean IT workers pose as Americans to get remote jobs with American companies, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said.  The workers allegedly used stolen identities to land jobs at major businesses, including a defense contractor. Authorities say this scam helped generate at least $5 million …

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by Josh Lanier
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Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports
Trump’s $45M Birthday Bash Could Cause Nightmare In Damages: Reports President Donald Trump's planned military parade in the nation's capital was already expected to be expensive — now officials are reportedly warning the price tag could climb even higher. Already saddled with an estimated $45 million cost, Trump's joint birthday celebration-turned-Army parade honoring the branch's 250th anniversary is raising concerns.  Some are warning it could have unexpected repercussions, including causing millions in damage to DC streets that will cost taxpayer dollars. The cost to repair streets damaged by the planned parade on Saturday, June 14 may top $16 mill…

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by Zak Failla
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Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Space Anti-Missile System Costing Billions Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Space Anti-Missile System Costing Billions
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Dome’ Space Anti-Missile System Costing Billions This story has been updated. President Trump has announced the formation of a massive, so-called "Golden Dome" antimissile shield defense system. It would integrate ground-based interceptors and satellites to defend against sophisticated threats. "Once fully constructed the 'Golden Dome' will be capable of intercepting missiles even if they are launched from other sides of the world and even if they are launched from space," Trump said in the Oval Office Tuesday afternoon, May 20. Space Force General Michael Guetlein is expected to lead the project that aims to protect the US against thre…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties
Musicians Push Congress To Stop Corporate Radio From Dodging Royalties Hundreds of music legends and rising stars are calling on Congress to make major radio companies equitably pay artists when their songs are played on air. Popular 90s R&B group Boyz II Men met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for the American Music Fairness Act, a bill aiming to require corporate radio stations to compensate performers while protecting small, local broadcasters. The meeting happened on Thursday, Feb. 13 to coincide with World Radio Day. The Philadelphia-based singers of the hit song "End of the Road" spoke with three leaders in the House of Represent…

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by Chris Spiker