National Nuclear Security Administration

The US is producing nuclear weapons at levels not seen since the Cold War, in response to China's rapid expansion of its nuclear forces, with China's arsenal projected to exceed 1,000 operational nuclear warheads by 2030. The US is undergoing a nuclear modernization effort, with seven major warhead programs underway. This comes as China undertakes an unprecedented expansion of its nuclear forces, raising concerns in Washington about a shifting global balance of power.

The US is increasing nuclear weapons production to levels not seen since the Cold War, in response to China's rapid expansion of its nuclear forces. China's nuclear buildup is expected to exceed 1,000 operational warheads by 2030. The US is modernizing its nuclear enterprise with seven major warhead programs underway.

The FBI is preparing a final report on at least a dozen cases involving missing or deceased scientists and defense-linked personnel, following a White House request to assess potential connections. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the bureau is analyzing state-level investigations but downplayed claims of a broad conspiracy, while President Donald Trump and the White House acknowledged ongoing efforts to determine if the incidents are linked.

The FBI is preparing a final report on a series of mysterious cases involving missing or deceased scientists and defense-linked personnel, following a White House request to assess potential connections. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the investigation is ongoing, dismissing claims of a broader pattern but confirming collaboration with state and local agencies.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced a 'final report' on state-level investigations into at least a dozen mysterious disappearances and deaths of scientists and defense-linked personnel, prompted by the White House. The FBI is examining potential connections between cases, including the disappearance of retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William 'Neil' McCasland and the death of NASA engineer Joshua LeBlanc, though Patel emphasized not all cases involve scientists.

The White House is reviewing 11 cases of missing or deceased U.S. scientists with ties to sensitive research, including nuclear and aerospace fields. Federal agencies and the FBI are investigating potential connections, with President Trump vowing answers within days. The National Nuclear Security Administration is also examining the matter.