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Biden commutes nearly 2,500 sentences, targets drug sentencing disparities
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 individuals convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, setting a new record for individual clemency actions by a U.S. president. The announcement came just three days before the end of his term, underscoring his focus on addressing disparities in the criminal justice system. The clemency actions targeted sentencing… -
Coast Guard arrests traffickers after high-speed chase off San Diego coast
The U.S. Coast Guard halted a human smuggling attempt off the San Diego coast on Jan. 5, after two men on a boat rammed a patrol vessel and resisted arrest, according to court documents. The incident began at a boat ramp near Mission Bay Drive Bridge, where Border Patrol agents detained four individuals who had… -
Trump eyes executive order to save TikTok as ban nears: Reports
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly weighing action to delay TikTok’s looming ban as the app’s deadline to sell approaches. Congress passed a law last year requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its American assets, citing national security concerns. The ban will reportedly take effect Sunday, Jan. 19, unless lawmakers take action. The potential… -
State-of-the-art Iranian surveillance ship enters naval service
Iran has unveiled its first signals intelligence vessel, the Zagros, designed for advanced electronic surveillance and cyber intelligence. The domestically constructed ship is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors to enhance intelligence gathering and maritime monitoring. Admiral Shahram Irani says the Zagros will play a critical role in securing Iran’s maritime interests, calling it the navy’s “watchful… -
NATO deploys forces to Baltic Sea countering undersea cable sabotage
NATO launched “Baltic Sentry,” an operation to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following incidents of damage to undersea cables and pipelines. The alliance is deploying frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones, with measures that could include boarding or impounding ships suspected of endangering infrastructure. The operation is part of NATO’s response to rising… -
Puerto Rico governor calls on Trump over Venezuela’s threat to security
Puerto Rico’s governor is urging swift action from President-elect Donald Trump after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for the “liberation” of the U.S. territory. Governor Jenniffer González-Colón described Maduro’s comments as a direct threat to U.S. sovereignty and security. In a letter to Trump, González emphasized Puerto Rico’s strategic role, highlighting key military installations like… -
Ukraine’s largest drone strike hits Russia, targets key industrial sites
Ukraine carried out one of its largest drone and missile attacks against Russia, targeting industrial and strategic locations across multiple regions. The strikes, which took place overnight Monday, Jan. 13, reportedly caused significant damage to facilities and prompted school closures and flight restrictions in parts of southern Russia. Russian officials reported damage to oil production… -
China building barges that can transport troops, equipment to Taiwan
China’s military developments are under scrutiny, as satellite imagery and intelligence reports reveal the construction of new amphibious landing barges and advancements in its aircraft carrier program. These developments raise concerns about Beijing’s military capabilities, and intentions in the Taiwan Strait. Reports indicated that China is building specialized landing barges at a shipyard in southern… -
Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first time Ukraine has detained North Korean troops since their deployment to the conflict. Zelenskyy shared a video showing interrogators questioning the wounded prisoners. One soldier told interrogators that he believed he was on a training exercise… -
Zelenskyy, Austin urge continued US support for Ukraine in final meeting
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used their final high-profile meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany to emphasize the need for continued international support for Ukraine. Addressing leaders from about 50 nations at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, Austin warned that reducing military aid could lead to greater instability… -
Marijuana in peanut butter, meth in crutches: TSA’s top 2024 contraband
TSA agents encounter all kinds of unusual items but the Transportation Security Administration has released its list of the most bizarre discoveries at airport security checkpoints in 2024. The list includes hidden weapons, live animals and other strange items travelers attempted to smuggle. At Asheville Regional Airport in Fletcher, North Carolina, agents found a hollowed-out… -
US troops in Syria essential to prevent ISIS resurgence: Defense secretary
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the continued deployment of American forces in Syria is necessary to block the Islamic State (ISIS) from resurging and destabilizing the region. Speaking at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Wednesday, Jan. 8, Austin stressed the role of approximately 2,000 U.S. troops in Syria, particularly in overseeing detention camps… -
Alleged Yakuza leader pleads guilty to trafficking nuclear materials
An alleged high-ranking leader of Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicate has pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court to trafficking weapons-grade nuclear material, believing it was destined for Iran’s nuclear program. The case sheds light on a sprawling international smuggling operation involving drugs, weapons and radioactive materials. Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, entered his plea Wednesday, Jan. 8,…
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