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Trump fires National Security Agency director
Sacking comes as president dismisses officials from National Security CouncilFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump’s National Security Firings Come as He Weakens U.S. Cyberdefenses
The firing of the head of the National Security Agency was only the latest move that has eroded the country’s fortifications against cyberattacks, especially those targeting elections.The New York Times - 3h -
National Security Council staffers fired in wake of Trump meeting with Laura Loomer
Multiple staff members on the White House National Security Council reportedly were fired Thursday following a meeting President Trump had with far-right activist Laura Loomer where she raised ...The Hill - 1d -
After Meeting With Laura Loomer, Trump Fires National Security Council Officials
During the 30-minute meeting, the far-right activist excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and Michael Waltz, the national security adviser.The New York Times - 1d -
White House fires National Security Agency chief
Far-right activist Laura Loomer, who met with Trump on Wednesday, said Gen Timothy Haugh was fired because he was "disloyal".BBC News - 22h -
Trump administration fires NSA director, other top security officials
The Trump administration abruptly fired the top two officials, including the director at the National Security Agency, on Thursday. It comes after the White House also fired at least three National ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump fires six national security staffers after meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer
Trump ally presented him with opposition research against a number of officials that she said showed their disloyalty. Follow US politics live Donald Trump fired six national security ...The Guardian - 1d -
5 things to know about Laura Loomer and Trump’s national security purge
President Trump on Thursday confirmed a reported purge of national security agencies this week, with firings of at least a half dozen officials in both the Pentagon’s National Security Agency (NSA) ...The Hill - 17h -
Knives out for Mike Waltz as Trump fires national security officials
Maga critics circle around hawkish foreign policy adviser who was at centre of ‘Signalgate’ fiascoFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump National Security Council staffers purged, U.S. officials say
One source said the firings come after Laura Loomer presented President Trump with opposition research on NSC staffers she views as neoconservatives or not sufficiently loyal to him.CBS News - 1d -
NSC staffers fired after Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer: Sources
The White House has fired a handful of National Security Council staffers following a Wednesday meeting with far-right political activist Laura Loomer.ABC News - 1d -
Trump fires NSA director and deputy after Loomer meeting
The Trump administration has fired the director of the National Security Agency as well as his deputy, prompting outrage from congressional Democrats. Director Gen. Timothy Haugh was ousted late ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump fires at least 3 national security aides following a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer
Loomer met with Trump and other top White House officials in the Oval Office on Wednesday, two sources familiar with the meeting told NBC News.NBC News - 1d -
Who is Laura Loomer, the far-right influencer behind Trump’s national security firings?
The white nationalist has been in Trump’s orbit for years, although the White House has tried to sideline her at times. Laura Loomer, a rightwing extremist and political influencer known for her ...The Guardian - 23h -
National Security Agency chief dismissed, 'no real reason for why'
President Trump ousted the two top officials at the National Security Agency. NBC News Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube reports on the ouster and the lack of clarity from the ...NBC News - 15h -
National security adviser Michael Waltz reportedly conducted business via Gmail
Latest security flap again focuses scrutiny on Waltz after he earlier added journalist to Yemen war-planning chat. US politics live – latest updates Michael Waltz, the embattled national ...The Guardian - 2d -
NSA Chief Ousted Amid Trump Loyalty Firing Spree
Plus: Another DOGE operative allegedly has a history in the hacking world, and Donald Trump’s national security adviser apparently had way more Signal chats than previously known.Wired - 2h -
Mike Waltz’s team set up at least 20 Signal chats for national security work – report
National security adviser and team shared ‘sensitive information’ in group chats on app, sources tell Politico. Donald Trump ’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz , and his team have created ...The Guardian - 2d -
Trump says he 'sometimes' takes Laura Loomer's advice, downplays her role in NSC firings
President Trump on Thursday said he “sometimes” listens to the recommendations of far-right activist Laura Loomer, even as he denied she was responsible for the ouster of multiple national security ...The Hill - 1d -
From Hillary to Hegseth, our politicians are a national security problem
Democrats have criticized the Trump administration for its handling of classified information, with Hillary Clinton expressing concern over the lack of standards and the potential for national ...The Hill - 3d -
What Happens When There’s a Real National Security Crisis?
In its first military action, the Trump administration showed itself to be reckless and unserious.The New York Times - 2d -
National Security Agency chief and deputy director dismissed
Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was both the head of U.S. Cyber Command and the director of the NSA since February 2024.NBC News - 1d -
Trump Says TikTok Deal Will Be Secured Before Saturday Deadline
The video-sharing app has an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or otherwise face a national ban.Inc. - 4d -
Italian police increase security at Tesla dealerships after 17 cars destroyed in Rome fire
State police anti-terrorism unit investigating whether blaze in Torre Angela was started by anarchists. Italy’s interior ministry has written to police forces across the country to increase ...The Guardian - 3d -
EU and Nato ministers meet to redraw European security map
Also in this newsletter: First shots fired in the EU’s big budget debateFinancial Times - 2d -
House Democrat demands written explanation for ouster of NSA director
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is demanding that the Trump administration provide a written explanation of its rationale for firing the director of the National Security Agency (NSA) alongside its ...The Hill - 16h -
GOP lawmaker criticizes Trump's ouster of NSA chief
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) criticized President Trump’s ouster of the director of the National Security Agency (NSA), arguing that Gen. Timothy Haugh’s firing will hinder the country’s Cyber and ...The Hill - 16h -
Appeals court sides with Trump on firing labor, workforce protection board members
President Trump fired Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board and Cathy Harris from the Merit Systems Protection Board.CBS News - Mar. 28 -
Trump federal worker firings threatens to destabilize DC economy
President Trump’s widespread firing of federal workers threatens to destabilize a Washington economy closely intertwined with the fate of government employees. More than 80 percent of the nation’s ...The Hill - 4d -
Face the Nation: Himes, Gottlieb, MacFarlane, Montoya-Galvez
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...Rep. Jim Himes, the ranking Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that National Security ...CBS News - 4d -
Concerned for service members, governor seeks security assurances from Joint Chiefs
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker asked the Joint Chiefs of Staff for assurances about steps being taken to protect national security after sensitive plans were shared on Signal.ABC News - 1d -
Final Four 2025: How to watch South Carolina vs. UConn in the women's national championship game on Sunday
South Carolina is looking to secure back-to-back national championships on Sunday afternoon and end UConn's incredible, dominant run.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
NSC staff ousted
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Security Council staff ousted at White House Multiple ...The Hill - 1d -
Indiana U. fired cybersecurity professor XiaoFeng Wang on day FBI searched his homes: Union
XiaoFeng Wang's research at Indiana University focused on security and privacy issues in mobile and cloud computing, and privacy issues in human genomic data.CNBC - 4d -
SEC clarifies that most stablecoins are not securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued guidance on Friday, clarifying that it does not view stablecoins in the most traditional sense as securities.CNBC - 13h -
From following Kupcho to opening Augusta National Women's Amateur in 70, Hollenbaugh comes full circle
Hollenbaugh, an Ohio State junior, attended the 2019 ANWA with her father. Six years later, she fired a first-round 70 at Champions Retreat.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Putin tests Trump's patience
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Putin tests limits of Trump’s patience in ceasefire talks President ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump nominee says he would have stopped Signal breach
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump nominee says he would have stopped Signal breach President ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump NATO envoy poised to press allies on defense spending
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump NATO envoy poised to press allies on defense spending The ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump purges natsec staff after Loomer meting
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Laura Loomer and Trump’s natsec purge: What to know President Trump ...The Hill - 13h
