News

FBI arrests Massachusetts Air National Guardsman over classified document leaks

Published

1 year ago

April 14, 2023

Veronica Dudo

Twenty-one year-old Jack Teixeira arrested in Massachusetts on Thursday for allegedly leaking ‘classified national defence information’

It is the biggest U.S. intelligence leak in decades.

Dramatic video showing the FBI arresting 21-year-old Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira in Massachusetts.

He is accused of stealing the nation’s most sensitive secrets including highly-classified documents on war in Ukraine and details about our allies and enemies.

Officials say it was all to impress a bunch of his teenage friends in a video game chat room.

The Washington Post, interviewing one of the members saying that Teixeira acted like a father figure to the group during Covid.

The Biden Administration appears to have been caught flat footed by this major leak.

According to authorities, Teixeira was an I.T. worker with highest level of security clearance and access to military Intel systems.

He had been circulating information for months online. But the Pentagon only learning about it last week through the media.

The DOD has been dodging how damaging this could be.

President Biden downplaying the significance of the leak just hours before the arrest.

Following the intelligence leak, American leaders and diplomats continue to do damage control and reassure allies of the United States’ commitments.

Related Topics:Featured Politics trending world

Up Next

Lisa Marie Presley’s ex-husband could end up with her fortune

Don't Miss

Premier League clubs to ban gambling sponsorship on front of shirts

Veronica Dudo

Veronica Dudo is the U.S. Correspondent for Ticker News covering America’s biggest headlines. As an Emmy® Award nominated global journalist, Veronica has traveled across the country and around the world reporting on historical events that connect all citizens. Lauded as an award-winning international journalist, Veronica has executed stellar news coverage for NBC News, CBS News, The Hill, ME-TV Network and AOL. Her stories have highlighted a plethora of topics ranging from breaking news and politics to economic affairs across the USA, European Union, and Asia; cultural affairs; globalization; governance; education; and sustainability.

Money

Why “stagflation” will be the greatest financial threat of 2024

Published

5 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

With inflation soaring and economic growth tapering off, concerns about stagflation are on the rise

Stagflation, a situation characterised by high inflation coupled with stagnant economic growth, presents a unique challenge that many are ill-prepared to face.

Mark Wyld from MW Wealth joins to unpack what defines “stagflation”. #featured

News

Will Tesla’s supercharger layoffs eventually payoff?

Published

5 hours ago

May 6, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Tesla CEO Elon Musk dissolves supercharging team, leaving customers stranded.

Elon Musk’s decision to disband Tesla’s electric vehicle charging team has left customers concerned about the future of the company’s charging infrastructure.

The move comes as a surprise to many, considering Tesla’s commitment to expanding its charging network to support its growing fleet of EVs #featured

News

TikTok’s fate in the United States

Published

2 days ago

May 4, 2024

ticker NEWS

TikTok’s fate in the United States has never been more in doubt.

Congress approved a bill, which President Joe Biden signed into law that gives its Chinese parent company two options: sell it to an approved buyer or see it banned.

But now, the owners of the popular social media app says they’re preparing to challenge the statute in court.

Andy Keiser a Senior Fellow at the National Security Institute, and a Former Senior Advisor for the House Intelligence Committee joins Veronica Dudo to discuss. #IN AMERICA TODAY #featured #business #socialmedia #TikTok #TikTokban #nationalsecurity