National Security Archives

What is Palantir? Secretive data firm with deep government ties, now central to Trump’s federal data-sharing plan

US President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for greater data sharing across federal agencies has sparked concern, prompting fears he could create a master database of personal information on millions of Americans. Though Trump has not publicly commented on the initiative since, officials have taken concrete steps behind the scenes—speaking to multiple agencies about adopting […]

‘The America Party’: Conservative activist Scott Presler warns Musk; seeks united Republican front

Scott Presler (Image credits: X @ScottPresler) Conservative activist Scott Presler made a public appeal to Elon Musk on Saturday via X, urging the billionaire to drop any plans for a third party and instead throw his support behind a populist, pro-Trump Republican movement.In a post on X, Musk said that a new party, The America […]

Trump travel ban: US bars entry of nationals from 12 countries. Who is on the list?

US President Donald Trump (fie Image) US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation implementing a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, citing national security risks, according to the White House.“The Proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries found to be deficient with regard to screening and vetting and determined […]

Harvard battles $2.5 Billion US funding cut, cites risks to national security, public health research

Harvard University on Monday asked a federal judge to issue a summary judgment ordering the unfreezing of $2.5 billion in federal research funding that has been halted by the Trump administration, which Harvard says is illegal.The university contends that the freeze jeopardizes over 950 critical research projects, including those related to national security and public […]

Indian-American Congressman Krishnamoorthi slams Trump over freeze on student visa interviews, calls it ‘strategic blunder’

Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (Image credits: ANI) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has criticised the Trump administration’s decision to freeze student visa interviews and consider strict social media screening for international students. He called it a “reckless decision” that could damage the country’s economy and national security.Krishnamoorthi also said that shutting international students out […]

Indian American Impact Fund endorses Raja Krishnamoorthi for US Senate

Indian American Congressman from Illinois, Raja Krishnamoorthi, who announced his campaign for the United States Senate on Wednesday, has been endorsed by the Indian American Impact Fund that supports Indian American and South Asian political candidates. “Krishnamoorthi has distinguished himself as a principled, results-driven leader focused on expanding economic opportunity, strengthening national security, and ensuring […]

‘New threats’: Harvard slams Trump administration over ‘illegally withholding funding for lifesaving research’

Harvard slams Trump administration Harvard University on Tuesday condemned the Trump administration’s decision to freeze billions of dollars in federal research funding, calling it an act of “illegal government overreach” and retaliation for the university’s recent lawsuit against the federal government.In an official statement posted on its website, Harvard said the move threatens to undermine […]

Public opinion moulded India’s response to terror, Pak’s ‘tit-for-tat’ came through generals

ISLAMABAD: The manner of Pakistan’s tit-for-tat response to punitive diplomatic measures by India over the April 22 terrorist attack on tourists in J&K’s Pahalgam highlights deeper structural differences between the neighbours.India’s decision to slap a series of retaliatory costs on Pakistan for cross-border terrorism was framed at a meeting of elected representatives led by PM […]

‘Bengal govt showing mercy to Bangladeshi infiltrators, Rohingyas’: Amit Shah hits out at Mamata Banerjee in Lok Sabha | India News

Amit Shah and Mamata Banerjee (R) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah, while replying in the Lok Sabha on the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, on Thursday accused Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government of obstructing border security efforts by not providing land for fencing and showing mercy to infiltrators.He said, “The fencing work of […]

Kash Patel: Donald Trump’s FBI pick Kash Patel targeted by Iranian hackers | World News

Indian-American lawyer Kash Patel, selected by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the federal bureau of investigation (FBI), was recently informed by the bureau that he was the target of an Iranian hacking operation, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Hackers likely gained access to some of Patel’s communications.Alex Pfeiffer, Trump’s transition spokesman, declined […]