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Former Army Employee Arrested for Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Former Army Employee Arrested for Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams, a former Army employee with Top Secret clearance, has been arrested and indicted for allegedly leaking classified national defense information to unauthorized individuals, including a journalist. The indictment accuses Williams of violating 18 U.S.C. § 793(d) by transmitting sensitive information related to a Special Military Unit of the Army. The FBI and the Department of Justice have emphasized the seriousness of the charges, highlighting the potential risks to national security and the safety of military personnel. Williams allegedly communicated with the journalist over several years, resulting in the publication of a book and article containing classified information.
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Army Veteran Charged with Leaking Classified Information on Elite Commando Unit

Army Veteran Charged with Leaking Classified Information on Elite Commando Unit

Courtney Williams, a 40-year-old Army veteran from Wagram, North Carolina, has been charged with sharing classified information about an elite commando unit with a journalist. The Department of Justice accuses Williams of violating federal law and multiple nondisclosure agreements by disclosing details of her work with a special military unit at Fort Bragg. The charges, which include a violation of the Espionage Act, were unsealed in a Raleigh federal court. Williams allegedly shared information with a journalist between 2022 and 2025, which was used in an article and book about the Army's Delta Force. The FBI claims that Williams' actions put the country, military personnel, and allies at risk. Williams is currently held by the U.S. Marshals Service pending further hearings.
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FBI Arrests Former Army Employee for Alleged Leak of Classified Information

FBI Arrests Former Army Employee for Alleged Leak of Classified Information

The FBI has arrested Courtney Williams, a former employee of the US military, for allegedly leaking classified information to a journalist. According to the Justice Department, Williams has been indicted for disclosing sensitive material to a media outlet, which posed risks to national security, military personnel, and allies. Williams, who worked for the military from 2010 to 2016, reportedly communicated with a journalist between 2022 and 2025. The journalist subsequently published an article and a book based on the leaked information. The indictment follows President Trump's recent threats to prosecute journalists who reported on a military operation in Iran. However, the charges against Williams are not related to the Iran rescue mission. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the agency's commitment to pursuing cases against individuals who compromise national security.
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US Army veteran charged with leaking classified information to journalist

US Army veteran charged with leaking classified information to journalist

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - A U.S. Army veteran was charged on Wednesday with providing classified information to a journalist for a book that alleged drug trafficking, murder and corruption at a military base where she had worked, the Department of Justice said.
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An Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit

An Army veteran is charged with sharing classified details of an elite commando unit

A U.S. Army veteran has been charged with sharing classified information about an elite commando unit with a journalist
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Supermicro Investigated for Alleged AI Tech Shipments to China

Supermicro Investigated for Alleged AI Tech Shipments to China

Supermicro Investigated for Alleged AI Tech Shipments to China
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FBI Warns of Persistent Iranian Threat as White House Downplays Risk

FBI Warns of Persistent Iranian Threat as White House Downplays Risk

The FBI and other federal intelligence agencies have issued a report warning of a persistent threat posed by the Iranian government to U.S. military and government personnel, Jewish and Israeli institutions, and Iranian dissidents within the United States. Despite these warnings, the FBI and National Counterterrorism Center have not identified broad threats to the general American public. President Trump has publicly minimized the possibility of Iranian attacks on American soil, stating he is not worried about such threats. The report, titled 'Public Safety Awareness Report,' was released after the White House blocked a similar intelligence product, citing the need for proper vetting of information before release.
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Exclusive-Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

Exclusive-Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk

By Kristina Cooke and Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - The FBI warned U.S. state and local law enforcement of an elevated threat posed by Iran's government to targets in the United States last month even as the White House sought to downplay the likelihood of an attack, a law enforcement
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ICE Detains Newlywed Soldier's Wife at Military Base Amid Immigration Status Dispute

ICE Detains Newlywed Soldier's Wife at Military Base Amid Immigration Status Dispute

Annie Ramos, a 22-year-old college student, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at a U.S. Army base in Louisiana. Ramos, who was brought to the U.S. from Honduras as a toddler, was attempting to obtain a military ID to live with her husband, Staff Sergeant Matthew Blank. Despite having no criminal record, Ramos was detained due to a deportation order issued in 2005 when her family missed an immigration court hearing. Her detention occurred shortly after her marriage to Blank, who has served in the Army for five years. The couple had hired an immigration attorney to apply for legal permanent residency, but the application had not yet been filed. The incident highlights the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, particularly under President Trump's mass deportation policy.
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Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says

Iranian hackers' targeting of US critical infrastructure has escalated since start of war, US says

By AJ Vicens April 7 (Reuters) - Iranian hacking campaigns targeting equipment used across multiple U.S. critical infrastructure sectors are escalating in response to hostilities, U.S. cybersecurity, law enforcement and intelligence agencies said on Tuesday.
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ICE Arrests Newlywed Wife of Army Soldier at Military Base, Raising Concerns Over Immigration Policies

ICE Arrests Newlywed Wife of Army Soldier at Military Base, Raising Concerns Over Immigration Policies

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested Annie Ramos, the newlywed wife of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Blank, at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The arrest occurred as Ramos was attempting to register as a military spouse, just days after their marriage. Ramos, who was born in Honduras, was issued a removal order in 2005 when she was 20 months old. Despite living in the U.S. for nearly two decades, she faces deportation to a country she has never known. Ramos is eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) but cannot apply due to a court-ordered halt on new applications. Her arrest has sparked criticism from advocates who argue that detaining a military spouse undermines family unity and military morale.
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A timeline of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and investigation

A timeline of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance and investigation

Savannah Guthrie has returned to hosting the “Today” show for the first time since her mother disappeared from her Arizona home more than two months ago