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U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites: ‘Fordo Is Gone’

U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites: ‘Fordo Is Gone’

American forces bombed three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday, President Trump said, marking the U.S. entry into another Middle East conflict as Washington joined Israel in an aggressive military campaign against Tehran. In a social media post, the president said the targets included the key Iranian nuclear site at Fordo…Read more

Navy Meets 2025 Recruiting Goal Three Months Early

Navy Meets 2025 Recruiting Goal Three Months Early

The Navy said it is prepared to send 40,600 new sailors to Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Illinois, in September. “More qualified and motivated Americans than ever are stepping forward and answering the call to serve their country,” Navy Secretary John C. Phelan said…Read more

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…Read more

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…Read more

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…Read more

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…Read more

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…Read more

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…Read more

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…Read more

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…Read more

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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…Continue Reading

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…Continue Reading

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…Continue Reading

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