Reforms and Funding Cuts at the U.N.'s Department of Global Communications

Israel's ambassador to the United Nations discussed potential reforms and funding cuts to the U.N.'s Department of Global Communications in response to Iran's missile attacks. The U.S. has halted funding to various U.N. organizations and expressed concerns over anti-American and anti-Israel messaging in U.N. communications.

Space Race in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO)

A new space race is happening close to Earth's atmosphere, with companies developing satellites to orbit at Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) levels using air-breathing technology to potentially fly forever and provide benefits like high-resolution Earth imaging and improved communications.

Encrypted Messaging and Phone Calls for US Citizens

US citizens are urged to use encrypted messaging and phone calls by the FBI and CISA due to ongoing Chinese hacking of US networks. End-to-end encryption is recommended to protect against compromise of communications.

Russian Military Activity around Undersea Cables

The US has detected increased Russian military activity around key undersea cables, raising concerns about potential sabotage operations that could disrupt critical communications infrastructure worldwide.

Tyler Cherry's Controversial Tweets and Apology

Tyler Cherry, White House communications official, apologizes for past tweets comparing police to 'slave patrols'. Cherry's past tweets resurfaced, prompting controversy. He confirmed the authenticity of the tweets but stated they do not reflect his current views. Some tweets were deleted, sparking further scrutiny.

Staff Departures in Speaker Mike Johnson's Office

Speaker Mike Johnson is losing another senior staffer, Raj Shah, his Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, continuing a troubling trend of senior staff leaving the Speaker's office.

House GOP Investigation into Communications Related to Jan. 6 Probe

House GOP investigators seek communications between former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson and individuals involved in the House select committee probing Jan. 6. Subcommittee accuses the Democrat-led committee of failing to properly archive records. Former Rep. Liz Cheney plays a key role in the probe.

Solar Storm and Northern Lights

An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of northern lights in the U.S. and across the Northern Hemisphere, with potential disruptions to power and communications. The storm, while not as severe as historical events, poses risks for power grids and satellites.

Solar Storm and Aurora Phenomenon

A solar storm is creating dazzling auroras across the globe, with the potential to disrupt communications. Scientists are monitoring the situation closely.

Widespread 911 Outages in Four States

Large-scale outage affects residents' ability to call 911 in parts of Nebraska, Texas, and South Dakota. Las Vegas experienced a 2-hour outage before service was restored. Outages also reported in southern Nevada and various counties in Nebraska and Texas. South Dakota residents can still text 911 and call nonemergency lines. Previous AT&T outage impacted emergency communications network across the US.

Controversy over warrant requirements for searches of Americans' communications

Rep. Thomas Massie accuses Speaker Mike Johnson of killing the Constitution by voting against requiring warrants for searches of Americans' communications. However, sources say Johnson's vote was not the tie-breaking one. The amendment to require warrants failed, despite strong public support for it.

Israel's actions in Gaza

White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby discusses Israel's actions in Gaza and the risk of becoming indistinguishable from Hamas on CNN.