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Federal records described an alleged plan to attack a White House UFC event with explosive drones.
The report says five people were arrested, though their actual capability remains unclear.
The case reinforces broader concern about counter-drone protection for domestic high-value targets.

DT Editorial Team·Jun 17, 2026·via twz.com

Wired reports that a DHS tactical training contractor was involved in multiple police shootings during his career.
Federal records cited by the publication show TruKinetics held a contract tied to mandatory annual training.
The story raises broader questions about vetting, transparency, and oversight in private tactical instruction.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via wired.com

An FBI alert warned of potential Iranian drone attacks on California launched from ships positioned off the coast
Ship-launched drones are a credible threat vector, exploiting commercial maritime traffic and extending attack range beyond land-based capabilities
US coastal defense against low-flying drones launched from sea is significantly more complex than missile or aircraft defense

DT Editorial Team·Mar 14, 2026·4 min read·via twz.com

An online forum for Homeland Security Investigations officers reveals deep frustration with being diverted from criminal casework to immigration enforcement
HSI agents have criticized ERO teams for adopting militarized tactics when arresting non-criminal individuals
Forum members report that aggressive immigration raids are undermining community trust needed for criminal investigations
Processing bottlenecks from mass enforcement operations are straining resources across the entire ICE infrastructure
Many HSI agents advocate for separating their agency from ICE to preserve their criminal investigation mission

DT Editorial Team·Feb 17, 2026·5 min read·via wired.com