The Latest Breaking News from John Ratcliffe

Classified Intelligence About Cuba Acquiring Military Drone Could Become Pretext For U.S. Military Action: Report

A classified intelligence report claims that Cuba acquired hundreds of military drones and could use them to attack U.S. targets.

International Business Times · May 18

Cuba Accuses U.S. of Fabricating Report About Drone Threat 90 Miles From Florida

Cuba accused the U.S. of fabricating a drone threat after Axios reported that Havana had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed possible attacks on U.S. targets.

Latin Times · May 18

Cuba stockpiles drones and creates list of American targets amid U.S. blockade and takeover threats, report says

Cuba is in the midst of a humanitarian and energy crisis after months of a de facto U.S. blockade on oil imports

The Independent UK · May 17

CIA Director Travels To Cuba As Washington Continues To Put Pressure On Havana

CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba to meet with intelligence officials and Raul Rodriguez Castro, grandson of former leader Raul Castro.

International Business Times · May 15

Cuba's Raúl Castro Could Face U.S. Charges Over 1996 Brothers To The Rescue Attack: Report

The reported indictment effort centers on the deaths of four men after Cuban fighter jets shot down two civilian aircraft near Cuban airspace in 1996.

International Business Times · May 15

US moves toward indicting former Cuban President Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown case

The United States is reportedly preparing to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes. This move, described as imminent, follows decades of tension and calls for accountability over the incident. The potential indictment coincides with increased US pressure…

The Times of India · May 15

CIA director visits Cuba for rare meeting as island runs out of fuel

Ratcliffe met with Rául Castro's grandson, Raulito, in a highly unusual meeting.

Axios · May 14

CIA Director John Ratcliffe holds rare talks with Cuban officials in Havana

The discussions focused on intelligence cooperation, economic stability and security issues

The Independent UK · May 14

'Don't Reject Me!' Trump Fundraising Email Lures MAGA With Bogus Advisory Board Seat

Trump's fundraising emails offer supporters fictional titles and perks in exchange for donations, raising concerns over donor deception and campaign finance ethics.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17

What is FISA 702? Trump urges Congress to extend controversial spy program

U.S. authorities say the program is essential to national security

The Independent UK · Apr 15