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March 12, 2025: 11:00 p.m.:
March 12, 2025: National Security Highlights
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the creation of a national security council to counter Chinese cyber threats and maintain technological superiority. The council aims to address vulnerabilities, reduce supply chain dependencies on adversaries, and ensure U.S. leadership in critical technologies such as 5G and artificial intelligence.
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President Trump threatened Russia with sanctions if it does not accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. The ceasefire proposal, reached after extensive negotiations in Saudi Arabia, includes a full halt on missile, drone, and bomb attacks.
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The Department of Homeland Security’s 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment warned that individuals with terrorism ties may exploit border crises. The report highlighted that both the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders have been targeted by individuals with potential terrorism connections.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) adopted urgent recommendations to reroute helicopter traffic around Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport. This decision aims to enhance airspace safety and security in the nation’s capital.
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The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires issued a security alert due to an increase in robberies involving drugs that temporarily incapacitate victims, particularly in urban areas. U.S. citizens were advised to exercise increased caution.
