Investigation: ActBlue Received Foreign Funds and Punished the Whistleblower
Congressional Report Raises Concerns Over ActBlue’s Fundraising Practices A recent congressional report sheds light on ActBlue, a significant player in Democratic fundraising, suggesting that the platform might have inadvertently funneled foreign money into U.S. elections. During a congressional hearing, ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones allegedly misled lawmakers by asserting that the platform was secure. According to […]
Foreign hackers compromised Colorado water utilities and disabled alarms.
Officials in Colorado reported that foreign hackers gained access to the computer systems of two water utilities last month. They manipulated pumping cycles, disabled alarms, and changed equipment settings before the operators managed to regain control. According to the office of Governor Jared Polis, the security breaches didn’t compromise the quality of drinking water or […]
France Apologizes for Mocking U.S. Foreign Policy
Paris Apologizes to Washington Over Diplomatic Dispute On Tuesday, Paris issued an unusual apology to Washington as part of efforts to ease a diplomatic conflict and clear the way for the appointment of France’s new ambassador to the U.S. Aurélien Lechevallier, who was personally selected by President Emmanuel Macron, has now been granted the go-ahead […]
Federal Charges: Labor Traffickers Exploited Foreign Workers Through H-2A Visa Program
Labor Trafficking Scheme Unveiled in Georgia A recent federal indictment has brought to light a disturbing alleged labor trafficking operation in Georgia. The indictment outlines how several defendants purportedly exploited the H-2A visa program to bring in foreign agricultural workers, subjecting them to abuse and theft. The individuals named in the indictment include Martha Aquino, […]
Lawmakers criticize activists dubbed ‘Trojan horse’ who were removed from a hearing on foreign influence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In interviews with lawmakers from the House Foreign Affairs Committee, concerns were raised about a network of activists, nonprofits, and social media influencers accused of promoting foreign adversaries’ messages within American democracy. This issue gained attention during a hearing on covert foreign influence operations when Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink, and two […]
China Urges Iran to Allow Access to the Strait of Hormuz During Foreign Minister’s Visit to Beijing
Chinese Minister’s Call for Action in Strait of Hormuz During a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi encouraged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and adhere to the June memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the United States, as discussed with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “We urge all parties to […]
CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin removed from hearing on foreign influence
CodePink Activists Disrupted House Hearing on Foreign Influence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Medea Benjamin, a co-founder of CodePink, along with two other activists, entered a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing today. They wore eye-catching T-shirts that displayed support for Iran and Cuba, effectively turning their presence into a live critique of the foreign influence the committee […]
Congress investigates claims of foreign influence activities by China, Iran, and Cuba in the US.
Discussion on Cuba’s Threat to U.S. Security Interrupted by Protest Last Tuesday, at the intersection of Church Street and 16th Street NW—just a few blocks from the White House—Christine Balling, who previously advised U.S. Special Operations Command South, moderated a panel discussing the national security risks posed by communist-governed Cuba. Amidst the proceedings, Olivia DiNucci, […]
Iranian woman sentenced to death for allegedly insulting the supreme leader and foreign security involvement
Iranian Blogger Sentenced to Death Amid Political Tensions An Iranian blogger has been sentenced to death for what authorities describe as “corruption on earth,” following claims that she insulted the country’s supreme leader, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA). Marzieh “Souda” Ebrahimi Shamsabadi, who is 32 years old, faced multiple charges, including […]
U.S. Does Not Completely Carry Out Biometric Entry-Exit System for Foreign Visitors
Report Highlights Shortcomings in Biometric System Implementation Last month, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence released a report underscoring the federal government’s failures to implement one of the key recommendations from the 9/11 Commission. This recommendation involves establishing a fully automated biometric entry-exit system for foreign travelers, which is aimed at preventing future terrorist […]