Trump says US forces killed leader of the Tren de Aragua gang The Tren de Aragua gang has been designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the US since February 2025. Euronews · Jun 13
Former NCTC pleads with Trump to pull out of Iran: ‘Don’t double down on failure’ Former National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Joe Kent urged President Donald Trump to leave Iran. To date, no comprehensive peace deal has been achieved. The Mary Sue · Apr 20
Joe Kent Alleges FBI Halted Charlie Kirk Investigation Before Counterterror Teams Could Track Pre-Attack Intelligence Joe Kent, former NCTC director, alleges the FBI stopped his team from investigating foreign links to Charlie Kirk's assassination. International Business Times UK · Mar 27
White House enraged by National Counterterrorism director’s resignation, calls it ‘laughable’ Like all other intelligence officials, she just admitted that they kept Kent out of the loop. We Got This Covered · Mar 20
White House says Joe Kent was not involved in Iran operation talks, reaffirms Donald Trump’s confidence in Tulsi Gabbard White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump's Iran war decision, stating former NCTC chief Joe Kent was not involved in discussions. Leavitt asserted Trump has full confidence in DNI Tulsi Gabbard, countering Kent's claim of no imminent threat. She highlighted intelligence indicating Iran's nuclear ambitions and aggressive missile… The Times of India · Mar 18
Director of National Counterterrorism Center resigns, exposes why Donald Trump really started the Iran War The left and the right agree on one thing. We Got This Covered · Mar 18
Joe Kent Resignation Update: White House Response After Terror Chief Quits Over Iran War Joe Kent resigned as NCTC director over US military action in Iran, while the White House defended the war and rejected his claims about intelligence. International Business Times UK · Mar 18
Trump Hit By Explosive Resignation As Counterterror Chief Joe Kent Walks Out Over Iran War 'Madness' Joe Kent, a senior US counterterrorism official, resigns in protest over the Iran conflict, highlighting internal divisions within Trump's administration. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
10 Photos of Joe Kent: The Counterterrorism Chief Who Resigned and Claimed Iran Is 'No Imminent Threat' Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, resigns amid US-Iran tensions, challenging the necessity of the conflict. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
US Counterterrorism Director Resigns After Tehran Strike: 'Iran Posed No Imminent Threat To Our Nation' Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigns over disagreements with US foreign policy on Iran, citing personal and professional principles. International Business Times UK · Mar 17
‘Good thing that he’s out’: Donald Trump says Joe Kent was ‘weak on security’ after counterterrorism chief quits over Iran War US President Trump welcomed the resignation of NCTC director Joe Kent, calling him "very weak on security" after Kent protested the Iran war. Kent stated Iran posed no imminent threat, attributing the conflict to Israeli pressure. Republicans defended the strikes, while Democrats sided with Kent, highlighting internal dissent amid heightened… The Times of India · Mar 17
White House Accused of Blocking FBI Terror Warnings Linked to Iran's War Threats to the Homeland The Trump administration is accused of blocking a joint FBI, DHS and NCTC bulletin warning of increased terror threats in the US, allegedly for political reasons. International Business Times UK · Mar 7
Mexican Cartel Stole and Sold Babies, Harvested Organs Of Pregnant Victims A joint U.S.-Mexico operation led to the arrest of cartel leader who authorities say operated a baby trafficking ring in northern Mexico. Latin Times · Sep 29, 2025
Cartel leader who ‘sold newborn babies to US couples for $13,000’ is arrested in Mexico Martha Alicia Mendez Aguilar, known as ‘La Diabla’ was picked up in Juarez on September 2, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025
Latin Times · Sep 25, 2025 'La Diabla' Arrested: Baby and Organ Trafficking Ring Busted from Mexico to Texas Mexican authorities have arrested Martha Alicia Méndez Aguilar, better known as "La Diabla," who ran a human trafficking ring targeting pregnant women.
International Business Times UK · Sep 25, 2025 Cartel Queen 'La Diabla' Jailed After Running Horrific Baby-Selling Operations Mexican cartel operative Martha Alicia Mendez Aguilar, known as 'La Diabla', has been jailed after allegedly running a horrific baby-selling and organ trafficking ring, exposing the brutal tactics of CJNG and fuelling debate over US terror designations for cartels.
The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025 US must not become complacent to a growing terrorism threat, a Counterterrorism Center official says The outgoing acting director of the National Counterterrorism Center says the U.S. is facing an elevated threat of terrorism
TV Tech · Aug 14, 2024 NCTC Celebrates 40th Year at the Independent Show In Nashville NCTC and ACA Connects announce new programs at the industry’s only conference for programmers, technology vendors and public affairs leaders
TV Tech · Jan 18, 2024 Sinclair and NCTC Renew Distribution Agreement Long-term distribution agreement includes all of Sinclair's owned/operated local stations and the Tennis Channel
Multichannel News · Jan 18, 2024 Sinclair Renews Distribution Agreement With NCTC Group represents nearly 700 cable and broadband operators
Multichannel News · Aug 8, 2023 Freeze Frame: The Independent Show 2023 ACA Connects, NCTC members gathered in Minneapolis for sessions tackling the fast-changing connectivity business
Multichannel News · Jul 25, 2023 NCTC Helps Smaller Operators Navigate Cable’s Shifting Roads (Q&A) Ahead of The Independent Show in Minneapolis, NCTC’s Lou Borrelli and Judy Meyka survey connectivity’s business climate
TV Tech · Jun 28, 2023 NCTC-ACA Connects Independent Show Promises Expanded Exhibits, Conferences Visitors to the TIS Show in Minneapolis will experience “more booths, more sessions, more opportunities to network than ever” the organizers say
Multichannel News · May 2, 2023 Law&Crime Signs Deal Carriage Deal With National Content & Technology Cooperative Channel expands cable footprint