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The mysterious list of dead and missing aerospace scientists and experts continues to grow as it has been learned that an Air Force veteran who agreed to testify before Congress about UFO programs died of a what was ruled an “accidental drug overdose” just months before the hearings.

The Trump administration must loosen communist China’s grip on drug manufacturing to protect American national security interests, board members with RX Border Defense told Breitbart News Washington Bureau Chief Matthew Boyle on Thursday during an event on the threat of China.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Friday that ships traveling to or departing from ports belonging to countries it described as allies and supporters of the United States and Israel would not be allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz.

Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s DHS nomination advanced out of committee in an 8-7 vote as Rand Paul opposed it and John Fetterman provided the deciding vote ahead of a full Senate vote.

Russia said Tuesday that President Vladimir Putin plans to relay concerns from Gulf Arab leaders to Tehran over Iranian strikes on regional oil infrastructure, as Moscow seeks to use its dialogue with Iran to help ease escalating tensions between countries that include fellow BRICS members Russia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.

More than a dozen Republican Study Committee members are urging Senate Democrats to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse, warning it is disrupting key security and operational functions as U.S. combat operations in Iran continue and investigators in Austin examine evidence the suspect may have had a ‘potential nexus to terrorism.’

President Donald Trump said he is sending “a great hospital boat” to “take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of” in Greenland, as the U.S. continues negotiations for mineral rights in the world’s largest island.

A new bill proposed by Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) will add stronger protections to elite Border Patrol Tactical Groups deployed to enhance security at public events or assist with law enforcement responses to mass shootings or other mass casualty terror events. The Homeland Threat Response Act Gonzales proposes comes as hundreds of U.S. Department of Homeland Security personnel deploy in advance of Sunday’s Super Bowl.

United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said Thursday at the red carpet world premiere of the new Melania documentary that the film is intended to present a fuller picture of first lady Melania Trump. He also expressed optimism about progress toward resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

A striking digital billboard display in New York City’s Times Square is promoting Breitbart News senior contributor Peter Schweizer’s book The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon, which reached #1 on Amazon the day before its January 20 release.

President Donald Trump put Colombian President Gustavo Petro on notice during a Saturday press conference, where he also addressed the fallout from the U.S. military operation that captured Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.

President Donald Trump’s Department of the Interior announced Monday that it is pausing leases for 5 large-scale offshore wind projects off the East Coast.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), set to leave Congress in January, was praised Wednesday by the co-founder of CODEPINK, a far-left activist group with a history of supporting authoritarian regimes, U.S. adversaries, and designated terrorist organizations, during a visit to her office on Capitol Hill.

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI) announced Wednesday that he plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, referencing a resurfaced 2016 remark on war crimes as questions mount over a U.S. military strike that killed survivors of a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean.

Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) on Monday introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, legislation aimed at ending the practice of U.S. citizens holding dual citizenship. The proposal would prohibit any U.S. citizen from maintaining citizenship or nationality in another country, citing concerns over divided loyalties and national allegiance.

At a Breitbart News Policy event, Onebrief Chief Operating Officer Adam Lackey discussed the need for more responsive and effective software capabilities across the Department of War, aligning his remarks with broader efforts by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to prioritize innovation aimed at ensuring military effectiveness in future conflicts.

American Chemistry CEO Chris Jahn spoke at a Breitbart News policy event, outlining China’s lead in global chemistry and plastics production and pointing to regulatory and trade policies he sees as key to future U.S. investment.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae praised President Donald Trump’s diplomatic record during his visit to Tokyo, commending his leadership in securing ceasefire agreements in Asia and the Middle East as part of his ongoing international peace efforts.

The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that applications to join the Foreign Service have reached their highest level in ten years, reflecting a sharp increase in interest since President Donald Trump returned to office and appointed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State.

House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA) on Monday called for an immediate hearing into President Donald Trump’s authorization of lethal U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean, citing unanswered questions about their legality, oversight, and the recent early retirement of U.S. Southern Command Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey.

The Pentagon is calling out streaming giant Netflix over its new military series “Boots,” which follows the story of a gay man enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps in the 1990s.

Former National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton surrendered to authorities Friday after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that allege he mishandled classified information.

The Pentagon’s Tuesday deadline for reporters to sign its new press access agreement has passed, and journalists from nearly every major media organization have turned in their badges and cleared their workspaces after refusing to comply with the Department of War’s revised credentialing policy.

A Chinese-born auto executive whose company has documented connections to the Chinese Communist Party has contributed at least $65,000 to Rep. Mikie Sherrill’s gubernatorial campaign in New Jersey, according to federal records, as the congresswoman faces growing scrutiny from her Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli amid a tightening race.

Netherlands took effective control of Chinese-owned Nexperia, in what it said was a “highly exceptional” move over security worries.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a U.S. Embassy event in Jerusalem on Tuesday, marking American Independence Day, whereby he praised U.S.-Israeli ties, reiterated Israel’s strike earlier in the day on Hamas leaders in Qatar, and said the action fulfilled his vow to pursue those responsible for the October 7 massacre.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced Thursday that the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed a lower court ruling against the state’s Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility, allowing it to continue operating as legal challenges proceed.

The Trump administration has directed American consular posts worldwide to halt approvals of nearly all visitor visas for holders of Palestinian passports, a policy that took effect August 31, 2025, and expands recent restrictions targeting Palestinian travel to the United States.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the Pentagon has shut down Microsoft’s decade-old “digital escort” program, first implemented under a Democrat administration, which allowed Chinese engineers supervised by U.S. contractors to work on sensitive defense cloud systems. He said the Defense Department has launched audits and investigations to assess the program’s impact on national security.

Former Acting USCIS Director and Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Ken Cuccinelli on Wednesday joined Breitbart News Daily to describe the new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy change requiring officers to consider anti-American activity, including social media posts supporting terrorist organizations, as a “negative factor” in discretionary immigration benefits such as green card applications.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tore into the media’s handling of Trump’s recent negotiations with Russia, Ukraine, and European leaders during a White House briefing Tuesday, winning praise from Vice President JD Vance.

President Donald Trump announced Saturday he will nominate Tammy Bruce, currently the State Department’s spokeswoman, to serve as Deputy U.S. Representative to the United Nations with the rank of ambassador.

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) in a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged him to protect secure Pentagon systems from non-U.S. citizens.

Aug. 7 (UPI) — The United States has blacklisted three high-ranking members and an associated rapper of the notorious Cartel del Noreste, as the Trump administration targets drug trafficking organizations amid it immigration crackdown.

An employee with the U.S. Department of Commerce who traveled to China to see family is not being allowed to leave due to failing to “disclose” who his employer was, according to a report.