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2026. 10. 25.

Over 1,000 Political Prisoners Released in Venezuela, Selection of 32 New Supreme Court Justices Underway... U.S. Department of State Welcomes Conclusion of 3rd Political Reconciliation Talks

The U.S. Department of State stated that more than 1,000 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela following Operation Absolute Resolve, and that the selection of 32 new Supreme Court justices is currently underway. The remarks came in an October 22 statement by spokesperson Tommy Pigott,

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2026. 10. 25.

Paraguay Joins U.S.-Led AI and Supply Chain Initiative Pax Silica as 26th Signatory to Build Superintelligence Infrastructure with Critical Minerals and Hydroelectric Power

The U.S. Department of State announced on October 23 that it welcomed Paraguay as the 26th signatory to the declaration of Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative combining artificial intelligence and supply chain security. Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano signed the declaration alongside

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2026. 10. 25.

U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on 21 Colombians and 40 Bolivians Over Corruption and Narcotics, Including Former State Oil Company President and Incumbent Representative

On October 22, the U.S. Department of State announced that it is imposing visa restrictions on 21 Colombian individuals and 40 Bolivian individuals designated as undermining democratic governments in the Western Hemisphere through corruption and narcotics trafficking. Issued in two statements under

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2026. 10. 24.

298 Gold Bars Seized: Former Senior Federal Agency Official Rush Pleads Guilty to Defrauding $193.59 Million Through Fake Special Access Program

On October 6, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that David J. Rush (49, of Ashburn, Virginia), a former senior federal agency official, pleaded guilty to a scheme in which he created a fake Special Access Program (SAP) to obtain $193,590,400 in federal funds. On May 19, the FBI seized 298 gol

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2026. 10. 24.

Department of War Releases 7th Batch of Declassified UAP Files, Including 2026 FBI Interview Records, AARO Memo, 1957 B-52 Air Intelligence Report

On the 23rd (local time), the U.S. Department of War released the seventh batch of declassified files on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs, on its dedicated website WAR.GOV/UFO. This release includes records of the FBI's interviews with two federal agents conducted

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2026. 10. 24.

Hegseth Strengthens Defense Cooperation with Guyana to Counter Narco-Terrorism… Signs Joint Declaration at Pentagon, Bolsters Joint Exercises and Critical Minerals Cooperation

The United States and Guyana are strengthening defense cooperation with a focus on countering narco-terrorism. On the 21st (local time), U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with Guyanese President Mohamed Irfaan Ali at the Pentagon and jointly signed a "Joint Declaration on Strengthening Defense

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2026. 10. 24.

Department of War Completes Research Security Reviews of 30 Universities That Severed Ties with Foreign Entities of Concern; Section 1286 List Ties Corrected, Termination Actions Exceed 80

On the 19th (local time), the U.S. Department of War announced the results of research security reviews for 30 universities that severed ties with foreign entities of concern. All 30 institutions fully corrected problematic ties with entities on the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Ac

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2026. 10. 24.

U.S. Allocates $44 Million for Pacific Island Security, Launches Drug and Money Laundering Interception Network at Inaugural Police Ministers Conference

The United States hosted the 1st U.S.-Pacific Islands Police Ministers Conference (COPMIN) in Los Angeles on October 21–22 (local time) and unveiled new initiatives worth over $44 million to counter transnational crime in the Pacific. The initiatives include a maritime law enforcement training cente

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2026. 10. 24.

Rubio, Asked About Dependence on China: "Don't Want to Rely 90% on Any Single Country"... Quad Summit "Probably in December"

Asked about ways to reduce dependence on China during a discussion in Mumbai, India, on the 22nd (local time), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "It is not specific to China," but added, "We do not want to rely 90% on any single country for critical things." He stated that the Quad leaders'

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2026. 10. 24.

U.S. Department of Justice Charges 15 in LA Healthcare Fraud… Accused of Billing $1.6 Billion for 'Fake Addiction Treatment Mobilizing Homeless People'

On the 22nd (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it has indicted 15 people, including six medical professionals, and arrested eight in a sweeping crackdown on healthcare fraud across the Los Angeles area. The Justice Department stated that the case—involving more than $1.6 bil

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2026. 10. 24.

Trump Deems Wind Turbine Imports 'Security Threat,' Directs 180-Day Negotiations with Trading Partners Instead of Tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump on the 22nd (local time) issued a proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act agreeing with the Commerce Secretary's assessment that imports of wind turbines and their parts and subcomponents threaten to impair U.S. national security. Imposing no new tariffs

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2026. 10. 24.

White House says Melania Trump brokered Russia-Ukraine 'localized ceasefire in Oleshky,' to begin on the 29th

The White House said on the 23rd that First Lady Melania Trump secured a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire localized to the southern city of Oleshky. It begins on the 29th to prepare for humanitarian aid entry and civilian evacuation through a designated safe passageway. No end date was given.

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2026. 10. 24.

Cambodian scam center victimized 174 Americans; Chinese national accused of laundering $36.9 million extradited to U.S. from Netherlands

Chinese national Zheng Zhao, 44, accused of helping launder $36.9 million-plus from a crypto scam run out of Cambodian scam centers, was extradited from the Netherlands and arraigned in California, the Justice Department said Oct. 23. There are 174 U.S. victims; eight co-conspirators pleaded guilty.

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2026. 10. 24.

U.S. Justice Department charges CJNG Veracruz regional commander 'Tanque'; conviction carries at least 40 years

A D.C. grand jury indicted Mexican Ivan Cazarin Molina, 42, alias "Tanque," named by the Justice Department on Oct. 22 as CJNG's Veracruz regional commander, for a 2005-2025 plot to make and distribute cocaine and meth for the U.S. and firearm use. Conviction carries 40 years to 2 life terms.

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2026. 10. 24.

U.S. adds biotech, hypersonics to China investment ban, extends rules to North Korea, Russia, Iran and Cuba

The U.S. Treasury's Oct. 22 proposed COINS Act rule adds biotechnology, along with hypersonics and supercomputing, to sectors where U.S. outbound investment is restricted. Covered countries widen from China (incl. Hong Kong, Macau) to North Korea, Russia, Iran and Cuba. Comments close Dec. 7.

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2026. 10. 22.

U.S. delays 'formal entry' requirement for mail by three months after scrapping de minimis exemption; pushed back to Jan. 20, 2027

CBP moved the compliance date for formal entry of some international mail, imposed after suspending the de minimis exemption, from Oct. 22, 2026, to Jan. 20, 2027. It covers goods under other agencies' rules, HTSUS Chapter 98-99 duties or FTA duty-free claims. CBP cited industry system readiness.

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2026. 10. 22.

U.S. food stamp fraud enforcement surge uncovers $42 million; more than 40 charged or sentenced, including Romanian ring unlawfully in the U.S.

A first U.S. nationwide USDA benefits fraud surge, run since Sept. 1, led to charges, pleas or sentences for more than 40 defendants, with intended losses near $45 million, nearly $42 million tied to SNAP. Most of an Oregon theft crew were Romanians unlawfully in the U.S.

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2026. 10. 22.

U.S. keeps antidumping duties on South Korean oil country tubular goods for five more years; NEXTEEL 29.94%, SeAH Steel 9.80%

The U.S. Commerce Department said in the Federal Register on the 22nd that it is continuing antidumping and countervailing duty orders on oil country tubular goods from South Korea, India, Türkiye, Vietnam and Ukraine. The latest Korean review set NEXTEEL at 29.94% and SeAH Steel at 9.80%.

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2026. 10. 22.

U.S. Justice Department and EEOC secure $5 million from Instacart for favoring visa workers and discriminating against American job seekers

The U.S. Justice Department and the EEOC announced on the 20th a $5 million settlement with Instacart operator Maplebear. They said Instacart intentionally discriminated against U.S. workers by favoring temporary employment visa workers in permanent labor certification (PERM) hiring.

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2026. 10. 22.

Rubio joins five Central Asian nations on mineral supply chains; U.S.-Uzbekistan business council produces 54 agreements and initiatives worth about $12 billion

Secretary of State Rubio and five Central Asian foreign ministers issued a C5+1 joint statement in Samarkand on the 19th on geological data sharing and mineral mining and processing. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev cited 54 agreements and promising initiatives worth about $12 billion.

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2026. 10. 22.

Trump says he would hold three-way meeting with Xi and Putin "to talk about nuclear weapons and denuclearization"; China calls trilateral disarmament demand "neither fair, reasonable nor realistic"

Trump said on the 19th he would hold a three-way meeting with Xi and Putin "to talk about nuclear weapons and denuclearization." China, which has called demands that it join trilateral disarmament talks "neither fair, reasonable nor realistic," said for three days it had no information.

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2026. 10. 22.

White House: 1.2 million deported, zero border releases for 17 months, more than 700 visas of Chinese nationals revoked

The White House said on the 20th that nearly 1.2 million illegal aliens were deported under Trump's second term and border releases held at zero for 17 months. It said over 300,000 visas were revoked, and a birth tourism task force launched in August revoked over 700 visas of Chinese nationals.

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2026. 10. 22.

U.S. court sentences Chinese money laundering organization courier to 9 years; group laundered $92 million in drug money

A U.S. court in North Carolina on the 21st sentenced Shu Jun Zhen, 31, a courier for a Chinese money laundering group, to nine years and about $23 million forfeiture. The group laundered over $92 million, including drug proceeds mostly brought in via Mexico. All six charged pleaded guilty.

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2026. 10. 20.

U.S. Supreme Court rejects bid by 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammad to revive plea deal sparing him death penalty

The U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 19 denied petitions by Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, charged as the 9/11 mastermind, and two others. An appeals ruling that the defense secretary lawfully withdrew 2024 plea deals sparing them the death penalty stands; the Guantanamo case goes on with death possible.

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2026. 10. 20.

Trump says he will turn Washington's East Potomac golf course into 'U.S. Open-caliber' course, announces Nov. 15 start of work

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Oct. 18 that a championship course able to host majors will be built at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. Restoration on Tom Fazio's design begins Nov. 15, when the existing course closes, and the new course opens in about 15 months.

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2026. 10. 20.

U.S. State Department sanctions five entities, including firm of Linwei Ding, who stole Google AI secrets, and Chinese accelerator that invested in it

The U.S. State Department on Oct. 19 sanctioned under PAIPA Shanghai Zhisuan, founded by ex-Google engineer Linwei Ding, convicted of stealing Google AI supercomputer secrets, and four entities of its backer MiraclePlus. Five measures apply, including asset freezes and U.S. bank loan limits.

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2026. 10. 20.

U.S. Justice Department charges 28 green card holders without voting rights in California with election crimes

The Justice Department on Oct. 19 charged 28 California green card holders with election crimes, including voter registration fraud, and arrested 11. All were on a federal list of 20,000+ suspected noncitizen voters given to the state Oct. 13. It sued Oct. 15 after California refused to review it.

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2026. 10. 19.

US military shifts strategy from costly weapons to a mass war of cheap drones

The US Department of War has begun phase two of Drone Dominance, buying cheap small attack drones in bulk like ammunition. The Iran war has drained costly interceptor and cruise-missile stocks, while China-centered parts supply and a production gap remain.

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2026. 10. 18.

Hegseth Presents NATO 3.0 Concept to UK Defence Secretary, Calls for European-Led Defence

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosted UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting for a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon on October 15 (local time). According to the Department of War, Streeting's visit to Washington was his first since taking office in July this year. During the meeting, Secretary Hegs

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2026. 10. 18.

US Navy Takes Delivery of First 'Doomsday' Nuclear Command Plane Successor

On October 15 (local time), the US Navy accepted one newly manufactured C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft from Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia. The Department of War described the acceptance as the first step toward fielding the future E-130J Phoenix II. The acceptance ceremony was held at the

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2026. 10. 18.

US Enacts Immediate Temporary Flight Restriction on Drones over 1 Nautical Mile along Southern Border

On October 16 (local time), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of War (DoW), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced joint measures to strengthen security over the airspace along the southern border. The core of the action is the immediate enactment of a Temp

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2026. 10. 17.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Sanctioned Four Individuals and 11 Entities Tied to Cartel del Noreste

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned four individuals and 11 entities connected to Cartel del Noreste on October 13, 2026. A statement the same day by Department of State Spokesman Thomas "Tommy" Pigott said those sanctioned had been i

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2026. 10. 17.

The BICSA Sanctions Designation Was Announced With Services to an Iranian Bank Dating to 2022

The U.S. Department of State designated the Cuban state-owned bank Banco Internacional de Comercio, S.A. on October 15, 2026. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's statement cited Section 2(a)(i)(A) of Executive Order 14404 as the basis for the designation. The reason given was operat

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2026. 10. 17.

The U.S. Department of War Announced Hundreds of Thousands of One-Way Attack Systems and a Four-Star Autonomous Warfare Command Path

The U.S. Department of War presented Project Agincourt on October 14, 2026, at the annual meeting and exposition of the Association of the United States Army as a pathway to an Autonomous Warfare Command led by a four-star general. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at a panel th

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2026. 10. 17.

The U.S. Department of Justice Announces the Indictment of 14 People, the Arrest of 2 People, and the Seizure of About 187 Devices in Connection with the North Korean Remote IT Worker Scheme

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on October 13 a coordinated action against the North Korean government's remote information technology (IT) worker scheme. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Ohio indicted 14 people in connection with a conspiracy that

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Over 1,000 Political Prisoners Released in Venezuela, Selection of 32 New Supreme Court Justices Underway... U.S. Department of State Welcomes Conclusion of 3rd Political Reconciliation Talks

Paraguay Joins U.S.-Led AI and Supply Chain Initiative Pax Silica as 26th Signatory to Build Superintelligence Infrastructure with Critical Minerals and Hydroelectric Power

U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on 21 Colombians and 40 Bolivians Over Corruption and Narcotics, Including Former State Oil Company President and Incumbent Representative

298 Gold Bars Seized: Former Senior Federal Agency Official Rush Pleads Guilty to Defrauding $193.59 Million Through Fake Special Access Program

Department of War Releases 7th Batch of Declassified UAP Files, Including 2026 FBI Interview Records, AARO Memo, 1957 B-52 Air Intelligence Report

Hegseth Strengthens Defense Cooperation with Guyana to Counter Narco-Terrorism… Signs Joint Declaration at Pentagon, Bolsters Joint Exercises and Critical Minerals Cooperation

Department of War Completes Research Security Reviews of 30 Universities That Severed Ties with Foreign Entities of Concern; Section 1286 List Ties Corrected, Termination Actions Exceed 80

U.S. Allocates $44 Million for Pacific Island Security, Launches Drug and Money Laundering Interception Network at Inaugural Police Ministers Conference

Rubio, Asked About Dependence on China: "Don't Want to Rely 90% on Any Single Country"... Quad Summit "Probably in December"

U.S. Department of Justice Charges 15 in LA Healthcare Fraud… Accused of Billing $1.6 Billion for 'Fake Addiction Treatment Mobilizing Homeless People'

Trump Deems Wind Turbine Imports 'Security Threat,' Directs 180-Day Negotiations with Trading Partners Instead of Tariffs

White House says Melania Trump brokered Russia-Ukraine 'localized ceasefire in Oleshky,' to begin on the 29th

Cambodian scam center victimized 174 Americans; Chinese national accused of laundering $36.9 million extradited to U.S. from Netherlands

U.S. Justice Department charges CJNG Veracruz regional commander 'Tanque'; conviction carries at least 40 years

U.S. adds biotech, hypersonics to China investment ban, extends rules to North Korea, Russia, Iran and Cuba

U.S. delays 'formal entry' requirement for mail by three months after scrapping de minimis exemption; pushed back to Jan. 20, 2027

U.S. food stamp fraud enforcement surge uncovers $42 million; more than 40 charged or sentenced, including Romanian ring unlawfully in the U.S.

U.S. keeps antidumping duties on South Korean oil country tubular goods for five more years; NEXTEEL 29.94%, SeAH Steel 9.80%

U.S. Justice Department and EEOC secure $5 million from Instacart for favoring visa workers and discriminating against American job seekers

Rubio joins five Central Asian nations on mineral supply chains; U.S.-Uzbekistan business council produces 54 agreements and initiatives worth about $12 billion

Trump says he would hold three-way meeting with Xi and Putin "to talk about nuclear weapons and denuclearization"; China calls trilateral disarmament demand "neither fair, reasonable nor realistic"

White House: 1.2 million deported, zero border releases for 17 months, more than 700 visas of Chinese nationals revoked

U.S. court sentences Chinese money laundering organization courier to 9 years; group laundered $92 million in drug money

U.S. Supreme Court rejects bid by 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammad to revive plea deal sparing him death penalty

Trump says he will turn Washington's East Potomac golf course into 'U.S. Open-caliber' course, announces Nov. 15 start of work

U.S. State Department sanctions five entities, including firm of Linwei Ding, who stole Google AI secrets, and Chinese accelerator that invested in it

U.S. Justice Department charges 28 green card holders without voting rights in California with election crimes

US military shifts strategy from costly weapons to a mass war of cheap drones

Hegseth Presents NATO 3.0 Concept to UK Defence Secretary, Calls for European-Led Defence

US Navy Takes Delivery of First 'Doomsday' Nuclear Command Plane Successor

US Enacts Immediate Temporary Flight Restriction on Drones over 1 Nautical Mile along Southern Border

The U.S. Department of the Treasury Sanctioned Four Individuals and 11 Entities Tied to Cartel del Noreste

The BICSA Sanctions Designation Was Announced With Services to an Iranian Bank Dating to 2022

The U.S. Department of War Announced Hundreds of Thousands of One-Way Attack Systems and a Four-Star Autonomous Warfare Command Path

The U.S. Department of Justice Announces the Indictment of 14 People, the Arrest of 2 People, and the Seizure of About 187 Devices in Connection with the North Korean Remote IT Worker Scheme

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