Jim LaPorta

a black and white striped background with a slight grainy texture . ALT: a black and white striped background with a slight grainy texture .

-30-

DHS and HHS among federal agencies hacked in Microsoft Sharepoint breach Department of Homeland Security headquarters, several of its agencies and the Department of Health and Human Services have been hacked as part of a wider breach of Microsoft SharePoint.​

New: DHS and HHS among federal agencies hacked in Microsoft Sharepoint breach — also, two sources told CBS News that SharePoint was unavailable for several hours Tuesday for users at the Defense Intelligence Agency. www.cbsnews.com/news/microso...

Hegseth's Signal messages on Yemen strikes included info from classified email, watchdog learns The Pentagon's internal watchdog has evidence that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used details from a classified email when he shared information about US strikes on Yemen on Signal earlier this year,...

Confirming Washington Post scoop - Officials confirm the Pentagon’s internal watchdog has obtained evidence that encrypted messages sent from Sec. Def. Pete Hegseth’s Signal account included details from a classified email. DoD stands by previous statements. www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chad Robichaux, Sarah Verardo, Tim Kennedy, Kevin Rourke, Sean Gabler, Dave Johnson, and Dennis Price, in recognition of their exceptional efforts and selfless d... A bill in the U.S. Congress.

Rep. Ralph Norman - two other Republicans and a Democrat lawmaker - wants to give a Congressional Gold Medal to TimKennedy and others for efforts during the Afghan withdrawal. Kennedy, a Green Beret, is under investigation for his combat valor claims www.govtrack.us/congress/bil...

10 Americans freed in prisoner swap between U.S., El Salvador and Venezuela t.co/rhnPSAzTao

Iran's president injured during Israeli strikes, U.S. intelligence sources say Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was injured during an Israeli strike, sources told CBS News — though it's unclear if he was intentionally targeted.

Iran's president injured during Israeli strikes, U.S. intelligence sources say www.cbsnews.com/news/irans-p...

As Iran Deports a Million Afghans, ‘Where Do We Even Go?’

As Iran Deports a Million Afghans, ‘Where Do We Even Go?’ www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/w...

British spies and special forces identities exposed in Afghan data leak British media reports say a major data leak has exposed the identities of U.K. spies and special forces.

British spies and special forces identities exposed in Afghan data leak apnews.com/article/uk-a...

Despite vow to remove the worst offenders, ICE data shows less than 1% of deportees had murder convictions A majority of the people deported by ICE this year were convicted of traffic or immigration offenses, not violent crimes, according to data obtained by CBS News.

Despite vow to remove the worst offenders, ICE data shows less than 1% of deportees had murder convictions www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...

Good morning: I’m back from holiday. I’ll catch up on emails/texts this week, apologies for the delay if you’ve reached out recently. The break from social media—I highly recommend it.

lol that sounds about right.

I’m on vacation but wanted to break in with a few things: 1) I support my friend Natasha Bertrand of CNN and the work she does. 2) I support my friend Jen Griffin of Fox News and the work she does 3) DoD asked if I was still interested in my FOIAs about DefSec Austin’s hospitalization—yes I am.

One US report assessed Iran was 3 to 8 months from nuclear weapon—but no sign it planned to, intel sources say Ahead of U.S. strikes on Iran, one U.S. intel assessment concluded Iran could build a nuclear weapon in months but didn't assess it decided to do so, intel sources said.

On the same day that President Trump ordered Saturday's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a U.S. intelligence agency assessed that Iran could make a nuclear weapon in three to eight months — but there was no indication that it had decided to do so www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-int...

a man with the words fear will keep the local systems in line written below him ALT: a man with the words fear will keep the local systems in line written below him

In Star Wars - Tarkin Doctrine is a military and political doctrine that significantly influenced the Galactic Empire's strategic approach to ruling the galaxy. Tarkin believed that ruling through the fear of overwhelming force was more effective than direct physical force.

Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn't made a final decision to strike President Trump has approved an attack plan on Iran, but has held off in case Tehran agrees to abandon its nuclear program, an intelligence source and a defense official told CBS News.

President Trump approved attack plans for Iran — but hasn't made a final decision to strike www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-a...

Israel is poised to launch operation on Iran, sources say U.S. officials have been told Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, multiple sources told CBS News.

US officials have been told Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran. This is part of the reason the US advised some Americans to leave region. US anticipates Iran could retaliate on certain US sites in Iraq. www.cbsnews.com/news/israel-...

Hi. I’m the national security coordinating producer. I oversee a team of reporters, producers and corespondents that cover the White House National Security Council, Intelligence Community, and the Departments of State and Defense. My line is open on Signal at jimlaportacbs.31

Layoffs loom at Pentagon-funded think tank after Hegseth slashes weapons-testing office In May, Hegseth ordered dismissal 75% of civilians working for Pentagon office that conducts live-fire tests of U.S. weapons systems.

New from CBS News: Layoffs loom at Pentagon-funded think tank after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slashes weapons-testing office www.cbsnews.com/news/pentago...

My late grandfather who died in 2014—T5 James LaPorta Sr.—was with the 407th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion during World War II. He came ashore in Normandy in June 1944. His unit played a crucial role in defending London against the German V-1 rocket attacks. #DDay

Navy mulls new name for USNS Harvey Milk and ships named for civil rights leaders The Navy is considering renaming naval ship named for gay rights leader Harvey Milk and others named for prominent Americans.

New from CBS News The U.S. Navy is considering renaming multiple naval ships named after civil rights leaders and prominent American voices — among them, the USNS Harvey Milk, named after the slain gay rights leader and Navy veteran. www.cbsnews.com/news/navy-ne...

Army circulates guidelines for expelling transgender troops from military Army guidelines instruct commanders and soldiers on interacting with and identifying service members with gender dysphoria as they leave the military.

New: @CBSNews obtained internal Army documents showing how transgender soldiers will be forced out. A particular separation code the Army is giving officers is associated with individuals who are national security risks potentially jeopardizing future jobs www.cbsnews.com/news/army-tr...

a sign that says " no signal please stand by " ALT: a sign that says " no signal please stand by "

-30-

Memorial Day Weekend 05/24/25

Peter Wang, teen Junior ROTC cadet killed in Parkland shooting, is honorary member of 2025 West Point class Peter Wang, honored as a member of the 2025 West Point class, was just 15 when he was killed in the 2018 mass shooting in Parkland, Florida.

7 years ago, I set a reminder to follow-up in 2025 about a hero who died saving others in 2018. On Saturday, WestPoint cadets will graduate. A member of their class is 15 year old JROTC student Peter Wang who died during the Parkland shooting. www.cbsnews.com/news/peter-w...

I struggle around Memorial Day weekend. After the Afghan withdrawal, I started posting the names of all the fallen—2,456 got a post. I did it for 2 years—it took a toll, I stopped. I have a need to do something so this year, I will simply re-write the names of people I knew.

Navy Secretary John Phelan's D.C. Kalorama home damaged in fire The recently purchased $8.6 million mansion in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., was undergoing renovations.

#BREAKING from CBS News — Navy Secretary John Phelan's D.C. Kalorama home damaged in fire www.cbsnews.com/news/navy-se...

GOP congressman confirms Hegseth ordered pause in cyber operations against Russia, despite Pentagon denial CBS News reported in March that the defense secretary ordered a pause in cyber operations against Russia. Rep. Don Bacon disclosed its duration during a hearing.

New: GOP congressman during a hearing on Capital Hill today confirms Defense Secretary Hegseth ordered pause in cyber operations against Russia, despite Pentagon denial. www.cbsnews.com/news/gop-con...

President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence.

Ukraine says Russia attacking with drones despite ceasefire calls; Zelenskyy challenges Putin to meet in Turkey Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 drones, rejecting calls for a ceasefire as Zelenskyy says he'll "be waiting for Putin" to join him for direct talks in Turkey.

Ukrainian officials say Russia launched more than 100 drones, rejecting calls for a ceasefire as Zelenskyy says he'll "be waiting for Putin" to join him for direct talks in Turkey. www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...

If former President Biden should’ve stopped Russia from invading Ukraine, does that mean President Trump should’ve stopped India from attacking Pakistan?