Legal experts criticized the judge who denied an FBI request to access classified info seized from Trump at Mar-a-Lago

In this aerial view, former U.S. President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is seen on September 14, 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Legal analysts criticized a judge's ruling on the FBI's Mar-a-Lago probe.  The judge refused a request by the FBI to resume inspecting classified information retrieved there.  They say the judge's claim […]

Classified government documents like the ones the FBI took from Trump have distinctive covers that are tough to miss. Here’s what they look like.

Documents considered classified by the government use covers such as these under a 1953 executive order for “protection in the interests of national defense” in Washington, June 23, 1971. Anonymous/Associated Press Cover labels for classified government documents are bright blue, red, and orange.  Each cover instructs handlers to "protect it from unauthorized disclosure" for "national […]

The FBI seized 11 sets of classified documents from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago. Here’s what classified documents are.

Getty Images // James Devaney/GC Images The FBI retrieved several boxes of classified documents from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort last month. Classified documents are sensitive materials that require legal protections to ensure national security. There are three levels of classification in the US: confidential, secret, and top secret.  Federal agents seized 11 sets of classified documents […]

Trump’s lawyer wouldn’t let FBI agents open any boxes in a Mar-a-Lago storage room in June, DOJ says. 76 classified documents were later found in that room alone.

Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally on August 05, 2022 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Scott Olson/Getty Images In June, Trump's lawyer wouldn't let DOJ and FBI agents search boxes in a storage room in Mar-a-Lago.  The DOJ said 76 classified documents were found in that room during the raid on Trump's property […]

As Trump orders the release classified Russia docs, a top House Democrat says the FBI and DOJ told him the move would be a ‘red line’

Alex Edelman/Getty Images Adam Schiff, the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee, called President Donald Trump’s order for the declassification and release of sensitive Russia materials a “clear abuse of power” meant to influence the Russia probe. Schiff also revealed that the FBI and DOJ had previously told him that the release of some […]

Ex-CIA programmer charged with leaking classified national defense info

Former CIA and NSA agent Joshua Adam Schulte has been charged with stealing data from the CIA and handing it over to an unnamed organization specializing in public disclosures of such sensitive info. The indictment, filed by the US Attorney’s Office on Monday, says that Schulte had been charged with 13 counts of illegal gathering […]

Trump pardons submariner who took photos of classified sub & used ‘Clinton emails’ defense

US president Donald Trump has pardoned a Navy sailor who was sentenced to prison for taking and “mishandling” photos of a classified military vessel. The submariner used Hillary Clinton’s email scandal in his court defense. Former Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Kristian Saucier took six photos of the USS Alexandria’s engine room with his cellphone at […]

A record number of deaths related to the cold in the UK are classified as 'AVOIDABLE'

Examples of avoidable deaths include infections such as pneumonia taking hold because the immune system is slower due to low temperatures and heart attacks and strokes which can also be triggered by cold conditions.  The figures compiled for the Sunday Express by Intelligent Health come as the country faces the coldest week in March for […]

Ex-CIA officer arrested for trying to pass classified information to China

US authorities have arrested a former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer accused of disclosing top secret information to China. The man could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Jerry Chun Shing Lee was detained Monday night after landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport. On Tuesday, the former CIA employee […]