Espionage
Who Is Gene Spektor? Russia arrests U.S. man for "espionage"
Gene Spektor had been serving a sentence of 3.5 years for a prior conviction for bribery in September 2022.
China's growing clout on U.S. doorstep
There's precious little America can do about the alleged Chinese listening post in Cuba besides hardening its own communications, said one analyst.
Donald Trump receives polling boost after indictment
GOP voters are more concerned about Trump's indictment being politically motivated than his conduct being a national security risk.
Fox News gives Donald Trump a reality check
Jessica Tarlov, one of the co-hosts of The Five, said that the one clear case against Trump is obstruction.
Adam Kinzinger's advice for Trump after federal indictment
Trump has been indicted on seven counts that include a charge under the Espionage Act.
Donald Trump tape reveals he uttered 10 words that might have doomed him
"This looks like highly damning evidence for the prosecution," former special counsel Ryan Goodman said of the tape.
How U.S. may react to Chinese spy base on Cuba
Although the move "isn't going to herald a modern-day Cuban Missile Crisis," security think tank head Alan Mendoza told Newsweek the U.S. will respond.
Kellyanne Conway's daughter speaks out over Donald Trump's indictment
Claudia Conway, who is a frequent critic of Trump, has weighed in on his latest legal woes.
Donald Trump "may be asked to wear an ankle monitor"—Former prosecutor
Joyce Vance, a former prosecutor in Alabama, said Trump is unlikely to be detained but that other measures could be put in place after his appearance in court.
Report of Trump recording adds to pile of "smoking gun evidence": Kirschner
CNN reported that prosecutors have obtained a July 2021 audio recording of Trump speaking about a classified Pentagon document in his possession.
Trump "will be charged" with espionage, former special counsel predicts
"This is squarely an Espionage Act case," said Ryan Goodman, formerly of the Department of Defense. "Former President Trump will be charged."
Paul Whelan's brother in the dark about release offer to Russia
"When it comes to Paul's freedom, we need to see concessions made and accepted," David Whelan said.
The "disturbing" real world espionage tricks that inspired 'Citadel'
The cast and team behind new Prime Video spy series "Citadel" spoke to Newsweek about the show's inspirations.
Russia upset its reporters denied U.S. visas after WSJ journalist's arrest
Russian journalists were set to attend the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York City on Monday, along with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Secret Chinese police stations are legal in these countries
Two New York-based individuals have been charged for allegedly supporting Chinese interests as part of a secret outpost in Manhattan.
Two arrested for operating secret Chinese police station in New York
The unsanctioned outpost was reportedly based in an NYC Chinatown office building and used to harass dissidents, among other activities.
Read the leaked secret intelligence documents on Ukraine and Vladimir Putin
The Russian leader and his circle have seen all the documents by now, and he'd probably prefer that no one else did.
Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter, says he was spying for U.S.
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in the city of Yekaterinburg, the FSB said.
Russia deployed network of secret agents in Ukraine before invasion: Report
Russia has been receiving a "steady stream of human intelligence" from Ukraine, according to the London-based Royal United Services Institute think tank.
China's spy balloon masks espionage iceberg in U.S.
The Chinese high-altitude balloon shot down off the East Coast of the United States was a mere "afterthought" for Beijing, one analyst told Newsweek.
China's reputation plunges in U.S. in spy balloon aftermath
The American public's views of China are at their least favorable on record, according to Gallup.
China accuses U.S. of paranoia over spy cranes concern
China's state-owned ZPMC makes 80 percent of the cranes used at U.S. ports, an official told The Wall Street Journal.
Threat Inflation: Balloon Imbroglio Just a Taste of China's Espionage
The shooting down of an alleged Chinese spy balloon by an American F-22 Raptor on Feb. 4 brought to an end one of the silliest episodes in modern international espionage history—or did it?
Chinese state media mocks Biden over "hysterical" reaction to spy balloon
State-owned news outlets in China have repeatedly dismissed the U.S. determination that the balloon was used for surveillance.
How downing of mystery "object" over Alaska compares to Chinese spy balloon
The U.S. downed an object "the size of a small car" off Alaska on Friday.
Why the Chinese spy balloon is a huge embarrassment for Beijing
China's response to the discovery of its high-altitude surveillance balloon may be as damaging as its decision to launch it.
Joe Biden's reason for not shooting down balloon raises questions
Republican Representative Andy Biggs suggested the balloon should have been shot down "over the sparsely populated Aleutian Islands."
China's spy balloon was 200 ft tall, carried payload the size of a jet
As the recovery effort continued Tuesday, China's foreign ministry said the balloon "doesn't belong to the U.S."
China says U.S. turning "deaf ear" to balloon explanation
The vice foreign minister of China lodged a formal complaint to the U.S. Embassy for downing the suspected surveillance balloon that flew over the U.S.
Pentagon may have purposefully hidden spy balloon from Trump: Republican
"And there is some speculation...that the Pentagon deliberately did it because they thought Trump would be too provocative and too aggressive," Mike Waltz said.