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Trump Extends TikTok Deadline a Third Time

Trump Extends TikTok Deadline a Third Time

President Trump has extended the deadline for the Chinese-owned app TikTok to divest its U.S. assets a third time since taking office in January. Mr. Trump posted Thursday on Truth Social the executive order he signed pushing the deadline an additional three months…

DHS Warns Smuggled Chinese Jammers Pose Growing Threat

DHS Warns Smuggled Chinese Jammers Pose Growing Threat

Chinese technology companies are smuggling electronic warfare gear into the United States, posing a danger to civil aviation and public safety, the Department of Homeland Security said in a warning notice. Smuggling of Chinese-made signal jammers into the country increased by 830% since 2021…

Trump Weighs 11th-Hour Decision for Military Strikes on Iran

Trump Weighs 11th-Hour Decision for Military Strikes on Iran

President Trump said Wednesday that he hadn’t decided whether to deploy the U.S. military to join Israel’s bombing campaign against Iranian military and nuclear sites, even as his administration moved more aircraft and other assets to the region in preparation for an attack…

Iranian Cyberattack Threat Alarms Security Experts

Iranian Cyberattack Threat Alarms Security Experts

Cybersecurity professionals are warning of an increased risk of hacks and digital attacks emanating from Iran that everyone needs to prepare for amid the escalating Israel-Iran war. Potential U.S. targets include critical infrastructure, American elected officials and media outlets, according to Theresa Payton, former White House chief information officer…

OP-ED: Why Greenland Matters to U.S. National Security

OP-ED: Why Greenland Matters to U.S. National Security

Greenland is an essential strategic partner in ensuring peace and security for Americans and Europeans. Located just 600 miles from the U.S. East Coast, Greenland’s geographical positioning, combined with its plethora of energy resources and critical minerals, makes it a geostrategic asset in our global defense architecture…

Republicans Launch Probe Into How USAGM Vetted Foreign Hires

Republicans Launch Probe Into How USAGM Vetted Foreign Hires

House Republicans launched an investigation Tuesday into how the U.S. Agency for Global Media vetted foreign nationals, including those from countries hostile to the U.S., and why senior agency officials awarded grants to entities with alleged conflicts of interest…

Open Letter to the President: Addressing Our Debt

Open Letter to the President: Addressing Our Debt

Dear President Trump: I voted for you in all three of your presidential campaigns. The first time, I cast my vote with cautious optimism. The third time, with enthusiasm. And I contributed financially to your campaign. You have achieved what few thought possible…

OP-ED: Believe Your Lying Eyes About the L.A. Riots

OP-ED: Believe Your Lying Eyes About the L.A. Riots

A battle of perceptions has been underway since rioting began on June 6 in Los Angeles over the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. The footage of burning vehicles and people throwing concrete blocks from an overpass to smash police car windshields might lead viewers to conclude that the “peaceful protests” have not been so peaceful…

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Report Ties to Catholicism, But Few Practice Fully

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Report Ties to Catholicism, But Few Practice Fully

Catholicism continues to cast a long shadow across American life, with 47% of U.S. adults saying they have some connection to the Church, according to a newly released Pew Research Center survey. While 1 in 5 Americans identify as Catholic by religion, many more report looser associations…

Israel Launches Fresh Wave of Strikes in Iran

Israel Launches Fresh Wave of Strikes in Iran

Israel’s military campaign against Iran expanded dramatically Monday with a wave of strikes pounding central Tehran. One strike destroyed the state-run television headquarters, a central apparatus of the Iranian regime’s tight control over information broadcast within the Islamic republic…

Trump to Leave G7 Earlier Than Expected

Trump to Leave G7 Earlier Than Expected

President Trump decided to leave the Group of Seven summit Monday night, a day earlier than scheduled, and return to Washington due to the escalating war between Israel and Iran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Mr. Trump’s abrupt departure from the gathering in Canada was “because of what’s going on in the Middle East”…

Military Parade Celebrates Army’s 250th

Military Parade Celebrates Army’s 250th

Cheers and chants rang out Saturday from a crowd of thousands as soldiers manned modern and historic tanks and aircraft for the Army’s 250th anniversary celebration in the District. Gunners positioned atop Bradley Fighting Vehicles shouted “U-S-A, U-S-A” while the Army Golden Knights parachuted onto the Ellipse during the military parade along Constitution Avenue…

Democrats Dream Big in Texas

Democrats Dream Big in Texas

Democrats envision a perfect political storm sweeping across Texas next year that will propel them to victory in the U.S. Senate race and end their 30-year losing streak in statewide elections. Political analysts say their dream could come true. A George Soros-backed group is shoveling money into the cause, and potential candidates are thumping their chests…

In-N-Out Has America’s Favorite Fast-Food Fries

In-N-Out Has America’s Favorite Fast-Food Fries

In-N-Out’s fries may not be everyone’s favorite, but according to tens of thousands of Yelp reviewers, they’re the best in the country. A new analysis of more than 40,000 online reviews ranked the West Coast burger chain No. 1 for its french fries, giving the California-based company a 3.86 out of 5 average…

Israel Launches Preemptive Strikes on Iran

Israel Launches Preemptive Strikes on Iran

Israel launched preemptive airstrikes on Iran early on Friday while Tehran reportedly scrambled fighter jets and the Trump administration warned Iran against targeting U.S. troops in response. Israeli officials warned their citizens of likely retaliation in the hours to come amid fears that the two Middle East powers were on the precipice of all-out war…

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