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Published on 02:51 GMT

Afghan gunman behind National Guard shooting previously worked with the CIA in his home country

Afghan gunman behind National Guard shooting previously worked with the CIA in his home country Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, an Afghan national who previously worked with the CIA and U.S. forces in Afghanistan, ambushed two National Guard members near the …

Source: Natural News - Right-wing
Published on Nov 30, 2025

Info to Decipher Secret Message in Kryptos Sculpture at CIA HQ Auctioned for Nearly $1M

An anonymous reader shared this report from the Associated Press: The information needed to decipher the last remaining unsolved secret message embedded within a sculpture at CIA headquarters in Virginia sold at auction for nearly $1 million, the auction …

Source: Slashdot - Neutral
Published on Nov 30, 2025

DC Gunman’s Brother Served as Platoon Leader in Same CIA-Backed Zero Unit

A former official from Afghanistan’s elite “Zero Unit” confirmed the suspect’s brother held a leadership role. The revelation adds a new layer to the investigation into the Washington, DC shooting. Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of killing a National …

Source: Zoom Bangla News - Pending
Published on Nov 30, 2025

Zero Unit: What We Know About the Elite CIA Force Allegedly Tied to the D.C. Shooting Suspect

The suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., had worked with an elite counterterrorism unit operated by the CIA, according to a veterans group that supports the United States military's former Afghan allies. Afghan …

Source: TIME Magazine - Center-left
Published on Nov 30, 2025

No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title game

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — J’Mari Taylor became the first Atlantic Coast Conference running back since 2021 to run for a touchdown and throw for a score in the same game as No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech 27-7 on Saturday night to clinch a spot in the …

Source: Record Eagle - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Nov 30, 2025

No. 17 Virginia 27, Virginia Tech 7

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Source: Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia - Pending
Published on Nov 30, 2025

Harold "Skip" Lee Letterman, 80, of Williamsburg

Harold “Skip” Lee Letterman, 80, passed away on 21 November 2025, in Williamsburg. Born on May 26, 1945, in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Harold spent his early years following WWII, in a vibrant community among the Amish, home to Piper Aviation, situated …

Source: Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Nov 30, 2025

Backchannel deal to recognize Russia’s occupation links Ukrainian land to Trump’s corporate greed

A source has told The Telegraph that Trump is sending special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner to Moscow to offer Russia’s president Vladimir Putin U.S. recognition of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and most of the other four …

Source: The Milwaukee Independent - Left-wing
Published on Nov 30, 2025

National Guard shooter was radicalised while in US, says Homeland Security Secretary Noem

WASHINGTON – The US authorities believe the shooter suspected of killing one National Guard member and seriously wounding another in Washington, DC, was radicalised while in the US, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. Asked about the suspect’s …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Nov 29, 2025

Did DC gunman suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal's brother serve in CIA-backed 'Zero Unit'? Stunning details out

The brother of the purported DC gunman Rahmanullah Lakanwal held the position of platoon leader within the same elite CIA-supported “Zero Unit” as his brother, as stated by a former official from that unit on Thursday. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a former member …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Nov 29, 2025

Trump Says One of the West Virginia National Guard Members Shot by Afghan National Has Died

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) — President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House had died, calling the suspect, who had worked with the CIA in his native country, a “savage …

Source: CBN News - Right-wing
Published on Nov 30, 2025

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 30, 2025

On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Nancy Cordes: Samantha Vinograd, former Obama administration Department of Homeland Security counterterrorism official and CBS News contributor Rep. Mike Turner, Republican …

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on Nov 29, 2025

West Virginia governor speaks with Channel 11 after 2 of state’s National Guard members shot in D.C.

Channel 11 spoke directly with West Virginia’s governor on Friday, following the targeted ambush on two of his National Guard members stationed in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. This comes after the governor erroneously said that both guard members died, …

Source: WPXI - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Nov 29, 2025

Brother of DC National Guard Shooter Was Elite CIA Platoon Leader

The brother of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the 29-year-old Afghani charged with the ambush murder of National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, served as a platoon leader in the same elite CIA-backed “Zero Unit” as his murderous sibling. Lakanwal, who entered …

Source: The Gateway Pundit - Right-wing
Published on Nov 29, 2025

Liaison Officer: West Virginia National Guard Soldiers ‘Were Brave’ To Be in D.C.

DR. JOSH McCONKEY Gary Beckstrom’s Thanksgiving Day message to the nation carried a world of hurt in 18 poignant words. “I’m holding her hand right now,” he told the New York Times on Thursday. “She has a mortal wound. It’s not going to be a recovery.” He …

Source: The Intelligencer - West Virginia - Pending
Published on Nov 29, 2025

CIA cut deal bringing 'Afghan Zero Unit' fighters, including accused guardsman killer to the U.S.

The Afghan national who has been charged with shooting two members of the West Virginia National Guard this week was reportedly a member of the elite Afghan “Zero Unit” forces backed by the CIA — with the U.S. spy agency apparently having struck a 2021 …

Source: Just the News - Right-wing
Published on Nov 29, 2025

One of the West Virginia National Guard members shot has died, suspect to face murder charges

WASHINGTON D.C. — Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, has announced upgraded charges against a man accused of shooting two National Guard members. The charges are now first-degree murder after the death of Specialist Sarah …

Source: WPXI - Pennsylvania - Pending
Published on Nov 28, 2025

Trump says he may attend funeral of slain West Virginia National Guard member

WASHINGTON, D.C. (LOOTPRESS) – President Donald Trump on Thursday addressed whether he will attend the funeral of Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old West Virginia National Guard member who was fatally shot while on duty in Washington, D.C. …

Source: Lootpress - West Virginia - Center-right
Published on Nov 28, 2025

Suspect in Washington DC National Guard Shooting Reportedly Had CIA Links

The Afghan man accused of shooting two members of the US National Guard just steps from the White House previously worked with the CIA in Afghanistan, newly surfaced information suggests. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, allegedly opened fire on the service …

Source: Sri Lanka Guardian - Neutral

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

Source: Op/Ed
Published on November 24, 2025 - 08:11 GMT

CIA officials mislead US Congress about man accused of killing JFK

(MENAFN) CIA officials deliberately misled US congressional investigators about the activities of Lee Harvey Oswald shortly before the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — and even boasted about doing so, Axios reported, citing whistleblower Thomas …

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Published on November 21, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Former CIA Officer: “The President Is 100% Convinced Controlling This Won’t Just Shift the Global Balance of Power… It ...

Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Buck Sexton, a former CIA counter-terrorism officer, says a quiet but consequential race is unfolding within the highest levels of the U.S. government — one that could define global leadership for decades …

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Published on November 17, 2025 - 19:47 GMT

From Targeting Bin Laden to Crafting Spy Thriller Fiction, CIA Analyst Gina Bennett Releases Debut Novel

Former CIA Analyst Gina M. Bennett, Best Known for Warning about Osama Bin Laden, Debuts High-Stakes Espionage Thriller: “If Two of Them Are Dead.” NH, UNITED STATES, November 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed counterterrorism expert Gina M. …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:43 GMT

Trump Approves CIA Covert Plans Amid Venezuela Tensions

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to organize secret operations within Venezuela as a component of a larger strategy aimed at pressuring President Nicolas Maduro’s administration, according to a report released Tuesday. A media …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:40 GMT

Trump greenlights CIA covert operations in Venezuela

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to prepare covert operations inside Venezuela as part of a broader campaign of pressure against President Nicolas Maduro’s government, a report said Tuesday. A news agency, citing multiple sources …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:36 GMT

Trump Authorizes CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has granted the CIA permission to plan clandestine operations within Venezuela, forming part of a wider strategy to pressure President Nicolas Maduro’s administration, according to a report released Tuesday. A media …

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Published on November 20, 2025 - 14:37 GMT

Trump Approves CIA Covert Operations Inside Venezuela

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to develop clandestine operations targeting Venezuela, intensifying Washington's pressure campaign against President Nicolas Maduro's administration, according to a Tuesday report. The New …

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Published on November 18, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Former CIA Officer Details “Secretive” White House Meetings Aimed at Reclaiming America’s Global Power

Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Former CIA counter-terrorism officer Buck Sexton has revealed new details about a series of high-level White House meetings that he says could define America’s next great technological era. In a recently …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 03:09 GMT

AMMWEC Mourns the Tragic Killing of a Member of the National Guard

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) Washington, D.C. The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) expresses its deep …

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Published on December 1, 2025 - 01:57 GMT

Over 1,000 Central Florida Sellers Cut Home Prices as Buyers Gain Negotiating Power

Central Florida sellers trim prices on 1,001 homes, averaging 3.4% cuts, giving buyers more leverage and signaling a rebalanced, negotiation-driven market. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new analysis from …

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Published on November 30, 2025 - 19:43 GMT

New Book Turns Whistleblower’s Ordeal Into a Practical Guide for Everyday Data Privacy

MD, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and whistleblower Danielle Spencer announces the release of Protecting Yourself: How Data Theft Can Impact You — Privacy protection lessons from a whistleblower, a clear, compact …

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Published on November 30, 2025 - 19:19 GMT

National Coalition For Men (NCFM) Marks Movember by Calling for End to Gender-Exclusive Conscription Policies

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As millions of men grew mustaches this Movember to raise awareness of men’s health, the National Coalition For Men (NCFM) is spotlighting another critical issue: the health and …

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Published on November 30, 2025 - 02:38 GMT

MILSPO Social Co. Magazine Launches Early 2026—Celebrating Military Spouse Sisterhood & Entrepreneurship

MILSPO Social Co. Magazine Launches January 2nd, Celebrating the Strength, Sisterhood, and Entrepreneurial Spirit of Military Spouses PALATINE, IL, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- January 2nd, 2026 marks the official …

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Published on November 30, 2025 - 00:09 GMT

FOMB Conditionally Approves LNG Contract With NFE (Nasdaq: NFE); MZLS Provides Legal and Regulatory Analysis

Puerto Rico’s Oversight Board conditionally approves PREPA’s LNG deal with NFE, adding supply safeguards and terminal-access review. New Fortress Energy Inc (NYSE:NASDAQ: NFE) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Christmas Extravaganza on WMAL 'All-American Book Club' with Faith-Filled Panel on Christ, Hope & Redemption

Eden Gordon Media, NewsTalk 105.9 FM, and WMAL's "The All-American Book Club" invite readers nationwide to a joyous Christmas Extravaganza virtual panel. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 00:28 GMT

LANDMARK PARTNERSHIP ANNOUNCED: VA CANTEEN SERVICE TO DISTRIBUTE 'THE BIG SECRET' TO VETERANS NATIONWIDE

LYNCHBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 12,200 Copies Sent to 203 VA Canteen Locations to Empower Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurs November 9, 2025 – The VA Canteen Service (VA Canteen), a national veterans’ …

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Published on November 28, 2025 - 22:06 GMT

ExtractoDAO Labs Presents a Scientific Breakthrough Resolving the Hubble and S₈ Cosmological Tensions

Open, peer-reviewed cosmology research reveals a reproducible solution to the Hubble and S₈ tensions using transparent numerical methods and public code. CURITIBA, PARANá (PR), BRAZIL, November 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The team at …

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Published on November 28, 2025 - 19:40 GMT

Trump Administration Pauses Draft Executive Order On Federal AI Regulation Uniformity

Trump administration paused draft EO for uniform federal AI regulation, seeking preemption of state laws, highlighting regulatory uncertainty for US innovation. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Trump …

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Published on November 28, 2025 - 17:44 GMT

GLMVH Launches UAE–Saudi GovTech Breakthrough to Transform Global Labour Mobility

Founder of (GLMVH), announces the expansion of its cross-border AI and Blockchain compliance infrastructure from the UAE to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, November 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

TALLAHASSEE MAN SENTENCED TO A DECADE IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR ATTEMPTING TO ENTICE A MINOR TO ENGAGE IN SEXUAL ACTIVITY

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Jelani Amari Petersen, 28, of Tallahassee, Florida, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to entice a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity after federal jury previously found him guilty. The sentence was …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

GAINESVILLE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSING THOUSANDS OF IMAGES AND VIDEOS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA – Daniel Reginald Hanna, II, 38, of Gainesville, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to receipt and possession of child pornography. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

CONVICTED HUMAN TRAFFICKER FROM NICARAGUA PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGALLY REENTERING THE COUNTRY

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Edwin Joel Martinez-Cruz, also known as “Edwin Joel Ibarras-Ardon” and “Edwin Ibarra,” 38, of Nicaragua, pleaded guilty in federal court to illegal reentry into the United States. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

Former Guyanese Presidential Candidate and Businessman Charged in $50 Million Tax Evasion and Money Laundering Scheme

MIAMI – A federal grand jury in Miami returned an indictment on Oct. 2 charging two Guyanese nationals with participating in a multi-year scheme to evade millions of dollars in taxes and royalties owed to the Government of Guyana through fraudulent gold …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

Miami Man Pleads Guilty to Making Online Threats Against U.S. Senator

MIAMI – A Miami man pleaded guilty on Oct. 2 to making online threats against a U.S. Senator. According to court documents, on June 9, Walter George Bechtel, III, 39, used an X (formerly Twitter) account to post a threatening message directed at a U.S. …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

51 illegal aliens locked in trailer among 235 new cases filed in relation to the Southern District’s continuing efforts ...

HOUSTON – A total of 235 more individuals have been charged in immigration and border security-related matters from Nov. 21-27, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The filed cases include 17 people allegedly involved in human smuggling. Another 70 …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

FORMER TALLAHASSEE MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN FRAUD SCHEME

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – John Kuhlmann, 78, of Daytona Beach, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

TALLAHASSEE MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT TO A FEDERAL AGENCY

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Norman John Horner, II, 43, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty to false statement to a federal agency. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. Court documents …

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Published on November 29, 2025 - 04:35 GMT

Albuquerque Serial Rapist Sentenced for Kidnappings and Sexual Assaults

ALBUQUERQUE – A serial rapist who terrorized women in Albuquerque between 2017 and 2018, was sentenced to life in prison. There is no parole in the federal system. As a result, a sentence of lifetime incarceration is served without parole. According to …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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