The Latest Breaking News from National Security

‘Super Dom’ Cummings cunningly waits five years to reveal national security lapses

Only a genius like Boris Johnson’s former right-hand man would have had the wisdom to keep stumm until now

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2025

John Bolton: National Security Hawk Turned Trump Foe

John Bolton has spent decades navigating the halls of power in Washington, earning a reputation as a leading foreign policy hawk.

International Business Times · Oct 17, 2025

Deal Dispatch: Grindr Chats With A Suitor, Too Faced Is For Sale And Other Major M&A Updates

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) plans to spend $10 billion of its own cash—and a whopping $1.5 trillion over the next decade—to back companies in the national security sector (i.e., companies involved with rare earths, defense, AI and semiconductors).

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025

Trump's DOJ Indicts John Bolton for Leaking Classified Information

The former Trump administration official is facing a maximum of 180 years in prison.

Reason · Oct 17, 2025

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty to sharing classified information

Ex-national security adviser surrendered to authorities and made court appearance as he faces 18-count indictment

The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025

Bolton is expected to surrender after indictment over his handling of classified information

John Bolton is expected to surrender to authorities and make his first court appearance

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

WarGames Is One Of My Favorite '80s Movies, But I Never Knew It Influenced Actual Government Policy

President Reagan was a big fan of the movie, too.

Cinemablend · Oct 17, 2025

China threatens Britain with 'consequences' if its controversial plans for mega-embassy in London are blocked

Beijing makes threat after Government delayed decision on super embassy in east London for a second time

Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025

Supreme court announces funding will run out this weekend – as it happened

This liveblog is now closed.

The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2025

DOJ Indicts Former Trump NSA For Storing Top Secret Records At Home

John Bolton, the former national security adviser under President Donald Trump who later became a sharp critic, was charged Thursday with unlawfully storing top secret records at home and sharing diary-like notes about his government work with relatives that contained classified information, according to an 18-count federal indictment.

Benzinga · Oct 17, 2025