National Security

Kevin O’Leary, investor and star of Shark Tank, has publicly offered $20 billion in cash to purchase TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform that has been at the center of national security debates in the United States. During an interview on Fox News's America’s Newsroom, O’Leary stated, “Right now, $20 billion’s on the table. Cash.”

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens has announced his retirement, effective April, after nearly 30 years of service with the agency. Owens, who became the 26th chief of the United States Border Patrol in June 2023 under President Biden, led during a time of significant challenges, including record-breaking surges in migrant crossings.

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he had a phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, describing it as "very good" and optimistic about addressing pressing issues between the two nations.

House Democrats are opposing President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariff increases. Representatives Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and Don Beyer (D-VA), joined by 11 other Democrats, introduced...

The FBI's recent closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) office has sparked criticism regarding the agency's priorities.

President-elect Donald Trump demanded that the FBI retain its records from its now-closed office for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The Supreme Court upheld a law that would ban TikTok on January 19 unless the social media platform is sold.

Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-MS) and 11 Republican senators are calling for accountability after a Department of Defense (DoD) inspector general (IG) report revealed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin failed to notify the White House and Congress of multiple hospitalizations. The report concluded Austin violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act (FVRA) and left critical defense responsibilities unaddressed during his incapacitation.

Attorneys General from 20 states are calling on the U.S. Senate to quickly confirm three nominees proposed by President-elect Donald Trump for key national security positions. The nominees include Governor Kristi Noem (R-SD) for Secretary of Homeland Security, Pam Bondi for Attorney General, and Kash Patel for FBI Director. The officials emphasize the urgency of assembling a strong national security team given current challenges.

On January 15, 2025, Sweden announced plans to amend its constitution to allow the revocation of citizenship for individuals who obtained it fraudulently or pose a threat to national security.