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How the Philippines Can Deter China and Take a Leading Role in Southeast Asia
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin’s visit to the Philippines in November underscored the importance of the archipelago nation assisting the United States in the broader effort to deter the belligerence of the People’s Republic of China in the Indo-Pacific. As our treaty ally, the Philippines is showing initiative in the face of Chinese aggression through…Josef Milstein -
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28 AGs Call on US Supreme Court to Intervene in Mexico Gun Violence Case
THE CENTER SQUARE—A coalition of 28 attorneys general has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a case in which Mexico is blaming U.S. gun manufacturers for Mexican cartel gun violence. At issue is a 2022 lawsuit brought by the Mexican government against U.S. gun manufacturers arguing they are responsible for Mexican cartel crime…Bethany Blankley -
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US Struggles to Remove Chinese Hackers From Major Telecom Networks
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Chinese government-backed hackers have infiltrated major U.S. telecom networks, and officials are now struggling to remove their access, U.S. authorities announced Tuesday. Jeff Greene, a senior official at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, pointed out the complexity of the situation, according to CNN. He explained that it’s tough to figure out just…Mariane Angela -
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South Korean Leader’s Brief, but Ill-Advised Flirtation With Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol abruptly declared martial law on Tuesday, blaming “anti-state forces” planning to overthrow the government. Yoon had previously complained of media and opposition groups pushing false information to subvert society, but gave no indication he would take such drastic measures. Yoon’s action reversed decades of South Korean democratization from its…Bruce Klingner -
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China Escalates Trade War With US, Banning Exports of Minerals Used in Weaponry, Semiconductors
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—China announced Tuesday that it is banning exports to the U.S. of some metals and rare minerals that can be used in the production of semiconductors and ammunition, according to the Financial Times. China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it is banning exports of “dual-use” items related to germanium, gallium, antimony, and…Ireland Owens -
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Following News of Omer Neutra’s Death, Trump Warns Middle East Enemies of ‘HELL TO PAY’ If Hostages Not Released
Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra is dead, news that prompted a strong warning from President-elect Donald Trump, who wrote there will be “HELL TO PAY” if the terrorist group Hamas doesn’t release all hostages, who include three other Americans, by the time he assumes office. The Israeli military reported Monday morning that the 21-year-old tank platoon…Virginia Allen -
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GOP House Majority: Thinner Than Saran Wrap Around Leftover Turkey
Thanksgiving is upon us and, three weeks after Election Day, America STILL does not know the makeup of the incoming U.S. House. Pathetic! As of Tuesday at 11:22 p.m., The Associated Press reports Republicans have won 219 seats to the Democrats’ 213. At this writing, three seats remain uncalled: If these margins hold, the new House should include 215 Democrats, 220…Deroy Murdock -
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Russia’s ‘Mock Nuclear Strike’ on Ukraine Sends Clear Message to US, Expert Says
Last week, Russia fired an intermediate range ballistic missile at Ukraine. The missile, according to nuclear deterrence and missile defense expert Robert Peters, is designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads, sending a clear message to Washington to “knock it off.” Since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, America has told Ukraine that it could use…Virginia Allen -
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Netanyahu Agrees to Ceasefire Deal With Hezbollah After More Than Year of Conflict
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he agreed to a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah on Wednesday. Israel and Hezbollah have been locked in conflict since October 2023, and hostilities between the two have only risen in recent months. Netanyahu announced on Wednesday he would press his security cabinet to agree to…Jake Smith -
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Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal a Game of ‘Kick the Can,’ Expert Says
Israel and Lebanon’s militant group—and Iranian terror proxy—Hezbollah seem set to reach a temporary ceasefire deal, despite increased conflict over the weekend. The Israeli cabinet will meet Tuesday to discuss the prospect of a 60-day truce. The Israel Defense Forces reported that on Sunday, Hezbollah launched 250 rockets across the border from Lebanon into Israel,…Audrey Streb -
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‘There Would Be a Court Process’: UK Signals It Would Arrest Netanyahu If He Visits
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The United Kingdom signaled on Monday that it would arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he paid a visit to the country. The International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest on Thursday, arguing that he had violated international law and committed humanitarian crimes in his oversight of Israel’s ongoing war against…Jake Smith -
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How Trump Can Bring Peace, Stabilize Middle East
Earlier this month, after almost four years of the Biden-Harris administration’s weakness, Americans voted overwhelmingly for the return of former President Donald Trump’s determined leadership. Nowhere is that leadership needed more than in the Middle East, where the aftershocks of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel continue to reverberate—not only in the region but here at home. Trump left office in…Victoria Coates -
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Baltic State’s About-Face on China Should Worry America Amid New Cold War With Beijing
It was a “grave diplomatic mistake.” These forceful words seem appropriate to rebuff threatening actions taken by American and transatlantic adversaries. The words would fit the moment in condemning Iranian missile barrages against Israel or Russian atrocities in Ukraine or Chinese meddling in the U.S. Unfortunately, the remark was made by Lithuanian Prime Minister-designate Gintautas…Jordan Embree -
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What Trump’s Pick for NATO Ambassador Says About Likely Foreign Policy in Trump’s Second Term
As President Joe Biden’s administration attempts to handcuff President-elect Donald Trump’s ability to secure a just peace through unnecessary escalation in Ukraine, Trump has chosen a bull in the china shop as his NATO ambassador. Former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to NATO, with Trump making that announcement…Bradley Devlin -
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Chinese Summer Camps Teach American Kids to Be Like Red Army Soldiers and ‘Little’ Police Officers
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Thousands of American kids are being sent to camps run by a Chinese influence and intelligence agency that promote Chinese Communist Party propaganda and even train some children to act like “Little Overseas Chinese Police,” a Daily Caller News Foundation investigation discovered. The Chinese government advertises the “Root-Seeking Summer Camp In China” as an…Philip Lenczycki -
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HOSTAGE CRISIS: Hamas Is Imprisoning Americans. Why Aren’t We Doing Anything About It?
Do you remember a time when Americans cared that their fellow citizens had been kidnapped and held captive by terrorists? I do. Think back to 1979, when Iranian terrorists stormed the American embassy in Tehran. They held more than 50 Americans hostage for 444 days. And we cared. The Americans held captive were constantly on…Armstrong Williams -
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Why Is China’s Atheist Regime Trying to Pick the Next Dalai Lama?
The Chinese Communist Party is preparing to hijack an ancient faith. Freedom-loving people can’t let it succeed. In early September, dozens of high-ranking Tibetan Buddhist monks and religious scholars gathered in the Chinese city of Lanzhou to discuss reincarnation, a major tenet of their faith. Observers would be understandably perplexed by how the participants “emphasized…Bryan Burack -
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China, Anti-DEI, Ukraine: What You Need to Know About Trump’s Pick for National Security Adviser
President Donald Trump’s choice of national security adviser is a combat veteran who has been a strong opponent of DEI in the military and advocated U.S. sanctions on China. Trump announced Tuesday that he chose Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to be national security adviser in his second term, a Cabinet-level position that doesn’t require Senate…Fred Lucas -
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Trump Picks One-Time Rival Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel. Huckabee, who was in the field of Republican primary candidates who each lost to Trump in 2016, is a supporter of Israel, currently at war with the Hamas terrorist group based in the Gaza Strip adjacent the…Fred Lucas -
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Iran Reportedly More Interested in Talking to Trump
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Officials in Iran are considering negotiating and reconciling with incoming President Donald Trump instead of acting adversarially as in the past, The New York Times reports. Iran long has held disdain for Trump, having conducted cyberwarfare operations against his presidential campaign and working through various individuals to try to assassinate the former…Jake Smith