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CIA analyst admits to leaking Israel-Iran documents

Former CIA analyst Asif Rahman admits to leaking highly classified records detailing Israeli military preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, reversing his earlier denial of the charges.

CIA analyst admits to leaking Israel-Iran documents

Reservist imprisoned for leaking documents asks for pardon

The soldier accused of leaking classified information has asked that President Herzog pardon him.

Reservist imprisoned for leaking documents asks for pardon

Classified documents leak:

NCO's wife: he acted for state good; now treated like a terrorist

A. served in the IDF for 10 years and is now held in custody for his part in the classified documents leak. 'My young son hasn't seen his father in seven weeks,' cries out his wife.

NCO's wife: he acted for state good; now treated like a terrorist

Judge rules:

CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

Federal judge rules that Asif Rahman will remain in jail while awaiting trial for allegedly leaking top-secret information about a potential Israeli military operation against Iran.

CIA analyst accused of Israel-Iran leak to remain in jail

Classified docs leak

Eli Feldstein and second suspect to be released to house arrest

Court orders release to house arrest of Eli Feldstein and Intelligence Corps NCO suspected of involvement in the leak of classified documents from the Prime Minister's Office.

Eli Feldstein and second suspect to be released to house arrest

Special Counsel drops federal cases against Trump

Special Counsel Jack Smith announces he is dropping the federal cases against US President-elect Donald Trump regarding election subversion and mishandling of classified documents.

Special Counsel drops federal cases against Trump

Leaked documents case

Eli Feldstein and second suspect to remain in custody

Supreme Court accepts the State Attorney's Office appeal and rules that the two suspects in the case will remain in custody until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Eli Feldstein and second suspect to remain in custody

Classified docs leak

Netanyahu spokesman Yonatan Urich questioned under caution

Yonatan Urich, adviser and spokesman for Netanyahu and a Likud spokesman, questioned under caution on suspicion of involvement in the case involving the leak of classified documents from the Prime Minister's Office.

Netanyahu spokesman Yonatan Urich questioned under caution

Trump classified docs case

Special counsel asks court to pause appeals

Special counsel Jack Smith asks federal appeals court to pause proceedings in his effort to overturn decision to dismiss the criminal classified documents case against President-elect Donald Trump and two others.

Special counsel asks court to pause appeals

Pentagon secret documents leaker gets 15-year prison sentence

Former US airman Jack Teixeira receives 15-year prison sentence for leaking classified Pentagon documents on social media platform Discord.

Pentagon secret documents leaker gets 15-year prison sentence

Cleared for publication:

Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel

Gag order on investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office over a classified intelligence leak partially lifted: The Shin Bet, Israel Police, and the IDF have entered "open phase" of a joint investigation into a suspected national security breach.

Suspects arrested amid probe of PMO over leak of classified intel

White House:

'Biden deeply concerned about leak of Israel’s plans'

National security spokesperson John Kirby says US President is “deeply concerned” following the leak of highly classified US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran and will be “actively monitoring” the investigation.

'Biden deeply concerned about leak of Israel’s plans'

House Speaker calls leak of Israeli plans 'deeply concerning'

US House Speaker Mike Johnson says he'll receive briefing on the leak of Israeli plans to retaliate against Iran today, adds that he spoke with Netanyahu to express his support for Israel.

House Speaker calls leak of Israeli plans 'deeply concerning'

Special counsel to appeal dismissal of Trump classified docs case

Spokesman for special counsel Jack Smith says federal Judge Aileen Cannon "deviated from the uniform conclusion of all previous courts".

Special counsel to appeal dismissal of Trump classified docs case

Judge throws out classified documents case against Trump

Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case against former president for allegedly mishandling classified documents on grounds the appointment of a special counsel was unconstitutional.

Judge throws out classified documents case against Trump

Citing SCOTUS ruling:

Trump's lawyers seek partial pause of classified docs case

Lawyers for former President ask judge to partially pause criminal case accusing him of mishandling classified documents, cite Supreme Court ruling that presidents have broad immunity for official acts.

Trump's lawyers seek partial pause of classified docs case

In response to Republicans:

Biden blocks release of interview with special counsel

Biden asserts executive privilege over audio recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur, who described the President as an “elderly man with a poor memory.”

Biden blocks release of interview with special counsel

GOP lawmakers:

Robert Malley had classified docs in private email account, phone

Senator James Risch and Rep. Michael McCaul demand answers from State Department after finding allegations 'hostile actor' accessed classified documents mishandle by former Biden Iran envoy.

Robert Malley had classified docs in private email account, phone

Judge indefinitely postpones Trump's classified docs trial

US Judge Aileen Cannon citing significant issues around classified evidence that would need to be worked out before the goes to a jury.

Judge indefinitely postpones Trump's classified docs trial

Trump classified documents

Judge denies request to dismiss the case

Federal judge denies Trump's request to dismiss criminal case that charges him with illegally holding onto classified documents after leaving the White House.

Judge denies request to dismiss the case

US airman pleads guilty to leaking classified docs

Jack Teixeira, charged with leaking classified military documents on a social media platform, admits wrongdoing in federal court after striking a plea deal.

US airman pleads guilty to leaking classified docs

After Special Counsel's report

Biden: My memory is fine

Biden fires back at Special Counsel who probed his use of classified documents and said the President is "an elderly man with a poor memory".

Biden: My memory is fine

Special Counsel:

'Biden is an elderly man with a poor memory'

Special Counsel releases report on Biden's handling of classified documents, says no charges will be brought forward while calling out President's memory issues.

'Biden is an elderly man with a poor memory'

Sources:

Top Biden aides interviewed in classified documents probe

Special counsel investigating Biden’s classified documents has interviewed members of the upper levels of the White House and the cabinet.

Top Biden aides interviewed in classified documents probe

Report:

Blinken interviewed in Biden classified documents probe

Sources tell ABC News investigators have interviewed scores of witnesses in probe into Biden's handling of classified documents.

Blinken interviewed in Biden classified documents probe

Trump aide pleads not guilty in classified documents case

Walt Nauta pleads not guilty to federal charges that accuse him of misleading investigators in classified documents case.

Trump aide pleads not guilty in classified documents case

Classified documents probe:

Trump pleads not guilty to additional charges

Former President waives his personal appearance for arraignment on superseding indictment in classified documents case.

Trump pleads not guilty to additional charges

Haley on new Trump charges: None of that sounds good

Republican presidential candidate says no one should erase anything unless they had “something to hide.”

Haley on new Trump charges: None of that sounds good

McCarthy on Trump charges:

'Why wasn't Biden prosecuted for holding classified document?'

House Speaker points to Biden when asked about additional charges against Trump in the case alleging mishandling of classified documents.

'Why wasn't Biden prosecuted for holding classified document?'

Trump:

'I won't end campaign even if I'm convicted'

Former US President denounces latest charges against him, makes clear he will not end his presidential campaign if he is convicted.

'I won't end campaign even if I'm convicted'

Trump facing additional charges in classified documents probe

Updated indictment accuses Trump of asking a staffer to delete camera footage in an effort to obstruct classified documents investigations.

Trump facing additional charges in classified documents probe

Pentagon to tighten controls on classified information

The new plans follow the leaking of classified documents earlier this year.

Pentagon to tighten controls on classified information

'These are the papers'

CNN publishes tape of Trump’s conversation about classified docs

The recording includes new details from conversation that is considered a critical piece of evidence in indictment of Trump.

CNN publishes tape of Trump’s conversation about classified docs

Trump defends retention of classified materials

Asked if he was aware of documents on Iran being among the classified documents found in his Florida home, Trump says: “Not that I know of.”

Trump defends retention of classified materials

Fox News under fire for Biden 'wannabe dictator' graphic

The graphic aired on Tuesday, hours after former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in Florida in the classified documents case.

Fox News under fire for Biden 'wannabe dictator' graphic

Nikki Haley:

'I would be inclined to pardon Trump'

Former UN Ambassador says Trump was “incredibly reckless with national security,” but not reckless enough to deserve a sentence.

'I would be inclined to pardon Trump'

Classified documents probe:

Trump pleads not guilty to 37 charges

Trump’s lawyers ask for a jury trial during the former president’s arraignment in Miami.

Trump pleads not guilty to 37 charges

Chris Christie:

'Another Trump presidency would be worse than the first'

Former New Jersey Gov. blasts Trump in CNN town hall: Trump doesn't care about the American people.

'Another Trump presidency would be worse than the first'

Nikki Haley:

'If charges are true, Trump was incredibly reckless'

Former US Ambassador to the UN also criticizes FBI and Department of Justice over their unfair treatment of Trump.

'If charges are true, Trump was incredibly reckless'

Trump arrives in Miami ahead of court appearance

Former US President will be in a Miami federal courthouse on Tuesday for an initial appearance in classified documents case.

Trump arrives in Miami ahead of court appearance

Former US A-G Bill Barr:

'Trump is toast if even half the indictment is true'

Trump says Barr is “a coward who didn’t do his job” after the former A-G says the indictment is "very damning".

'Trump is toast if even half the indictment is true'

Poll:

47% of Americans believe Trump indictment politically motivated

Most Republicans — 80 percent — say the charges are politically motivated, with only 16 percent of Democrats aligning with that view.

47% of Americans believe Trump indictment politically motivated

Trump hints:

'Indictment came as a distraction to Hunter Biden probe'

Former US President suggests the indictment against him is an attempt to "cover up a crime being revealed by Republicans".

'Indictment came as a distraction to Hunter Biden probe'

Pence to A-G:

'Stand before the American people and justify Trump indictment'

Former Vice President calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to publicly justify the federal indictment against Trump.

'Stand before the American people and justify Trump indictment'

House Speaker McCarthy:

'Trump indictment will disrupt the nation'

House Speaker says other public officials also possessed documents they should not, but are not facing charges like Trump is.

'Trump indictment will disrupt the nation'

Special Counsel Jack Smith:

'US laws apply to everyone'

Special Counsel delivers statement after Trump indictment unsealed: I urge Americans to read the indictment.

'US laws apply to everyone'

Classified documents probe:

Indictment against Trump unsealed

Trump faces 37 counts, including 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information.

Indictment against Trump unsealed

Trump:

'I've been indicted in classified documents probe'

Former US President says he has been indicted in the case of the classified documents that were found in his Florida estate.

'I've been indicted in classified documents probe'

Report:

Trump informed he's target of probe over classified docs

Source say former President received letter from special counsel informing him he is the target of investigation on classified documents.

Trump informed he's target of probe over classified docs

Trump's former Chief of Staff testifies in Trump probe

Mark Meadows testifies to federal grand jury in special counsel's investigations of the former President.

Trump's former Chief of Staff testifies in Trump probe

Report:

Mar-a-Lago employee flooded room with surveillance video logs

The incident has raised suspicion among prosecutors probing Trump classified documents.

Mar-a-Lago employee flooded room with surveillance video logs

Former Trump attorney:

'Wouldn't be surprised if he isn't charged over classified docs'

Former Trump attorney says he would be “not at all” surprised if former President isn't charged in classified documents probe.

'Wouldn't be surprised if he isn't charged over classified docs'

DOJ closes probe of Pence classified documents

Justice Department will not bring any charges against the former Vice President over the classified documents found at his home.

DOJ closes probe of Pence classified documents

Report:

Trump acknowledged in recording he kept classified document

CNN report: Prosecutors have recording in which Trump acknowledges he held onto classified Pentagon document about Iran attack.

Trump acknowledged in recording he kept classified document

Man suspected of leaking Pentagon docs to remain in jail

Federal judge rules that Jack Teixeira, accused of leaking top-secret documents, will remain in jail pending trial.

Man suspected of leaking Pentagon docs to remain in jail

Lawyer defending Trump in classified documents probe quits

Resignation comes at crucial time, with National Archives hinting at handing over info proving Trump knew about declassification process.

Lawyer defending Trump in classified documents probe quits

Israeli officials:

Austin sought to reassure Gallant over leaked Pentagon docs

US Defense Secretary privately tried to reassure his Israeli counterpart that administration is taking steps to prevent future leaks.

Austin sought to reassure Gallant over leaked Pentagon docs

Leaked Pentagon documents:

US officials knew about additional Chinese spy balloons

Leaked documents show that Chinese balloon that was shot down was one of at least three that intelligence agencies know of.

US officials knew about additional Chinese spy balloons

Suspect in leaking Pentagon documents charged in court

21-year-old Jack Teixeira charged in federal court in Boston.

Suspect in leaking Pentagon documents charged in court

FBI arrests suspected intelligence document leaker

Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira arrested for leak of top-secret documents, including documents related to Israel.

FBI arrests suspected intelligence document leaker