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China’s 2 EV Battery Plants in Michigan Spark National Security Concerns
Two companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party have deals to build battery plants for electric vehicles in Michigan, a battleground state in Tuesday’s presidential election. The objective of Chinese communists, some political leaders say, is to shatter the U.S. automobile industry. “Make no mistake, China is seeking to undermine our nation’s economic and national…Olivia Pero -
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China Continues Buying Up Land Near US Military Installations
Chinese companies and Chinese nationals have been buying farmland across the United States, disproportionately located in the vicinity of major military installations. This includes land located near Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina (formerly Fort Bragg). The New York Post, in an article analyzing the security threat posed by these purchases, noted that Fort Liberty…Thomas Rafacz -
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Are Businesses, Universities Starting to Crack Down on Anti-Israel Protests?
Without permission, two Microsoft employees held a vigil for “victims of the Palestinian genocide” at the company’s headquarters in Washington state last Thursday. Later that same day, both of the event’s organizers were fired. “Due to privacy and confidentiality considerations, we cannot provide specific details,” Microsoft shared in a statement the following day. It did clarify that…Sarah Holliday -
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Why Is North Korea Sending Troops to Russia?
Russia and North Korea have a long history of partnership, but it is unclear if the relationship “is a true alliance or more a marriage of convenience,” according to Bruce Klingner, a senior research fellow in the Asian Studies Center at The Heritage Foundation. “The longer it goes on, it seems a bit more of…Virginia Allen -
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ARCTIC MENACE: Chinese, Russian Operations off Coast of Alaska
Rear Adm. Megan Dean, the commander of the 17th Coast Guard District, reported earlier this month that China has demonstrated increased interest in the Arctic where—for the first time—China’s coast guard has been operating in the Bering Sea, not far from the coast of Alaska. Specifically, two Chinese coast guard vessels, accompanied by two Russian…Elizabeth Lapporte -
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Behind the Scenes of US-Mexico Border Crisis
EL PASO, Texas—On the outskirts of this west Texas desert town, the “no go zone” of the U.S. border with Mexico is pitch black and tense at 10 p.m. Darkness suits everyone’s interests here; it appears neither border crossers nor U.S. Border Patrol agents want to be seen before they make their move. Anapra Road…Virginia Allen -
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Intelligence Leak ‘Deeply’ Damages US-Israeli Relations, Expert Says
The Pentagon is looking into the leak of intelligence information related to an upcoming Israeli attack on Iran. It was America’s responsibility to keep the information safe, officials say. The leak likely has “deeply” damaged U.S.-Israeli relations during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, says Victoria Coates, Heritage Foundation vice president in charge of the Institute for…Virginia Allen -
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‘Serious Breach’: Alleged US Intel Docs Outlining Israel’s Plan to Strike Iran Leaked
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Leaked U.S. intelligence documents allegedly outline how Israel plans to strike Iran soon, according to multiple reports. Israel is expected to retaliate against Iran after the terrorism-supporting nation launched nearly 200 ballistic missiles into Israeli territory on Oct. 1. Most of those missiles were intercepted. The timing and nature of Israel’s plan to retaliate…Jake Smith -
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Israel Eliminates Hamas Leader Behind Oct. 7 Massacre
The Israel Defense Forces have killed the Hamas leader responsible for the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that left 1,200 dead and instigated the Israel-Hamas war, according to reports on Thursday. "The master murderer, Yahya Sinwar, who is responsible for the massacre and atrocities of Oct. 7, was killed today by IDF soldiers," Israeli Foreign…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Debt Colonization in Japan
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the accompanying video from professor Peter St. Onge. Japan just fired its stunningly unpopular prime minister, Fumio Kishida, replacing him with a new guy who, in just a few short months, will be just as stunningly unpopular. Why? Because Japan has gone so far down the…Peter St. Onge -
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US Boots Hit Ground in Israel as Threat From Iran Looms
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—U.S. service members arrived in Israel on Monday amid the country’s chaotic multifront war with various actors in the region, and more troops will arrive soon, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The Pentagon previously announced on Sunday that the troops would be deployed to the Middle East along with a Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense…Jake Smith -
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Indiana’s Aggressive Divestment From China
State leaders in Indiana have taken significant steps to divest from China and from the environmental, social, and governance agenda. “We have the good fortune in Indiana to have a Legislature that is on top of making sure that we divest from Chinese entities and from ESG-focused funds,” Indiana state Comptroller Elise Nieshalla says. The…Virginia Allen -
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Biden-Harris Admin Gives Israel Ultimatum: Improve Dire Gaza Conditions or Risk Losing Military Aid
DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Biden-Harris administration is warning Israel that if it does not improve the humanitarian conditions in Gaza, it will risk losing military aid, according to multiple reports. The Palestinians in Gaza have been caught in the crossfire in the war between Israel and Hamas, the latter of which invaded Israel on Oct. 7 and…Jake Smith -
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The Delegitimization of Israel in the Airline Industry
This article is the first in a series examining the expanding scope of efforts to delegitimize Israel as it fights a war for survival against Iran and its proxies in the Middle East. As a small country in a hostile neighborhood, Israel is overly reliant on international flights for business and tourism. So, it’s troubling…Daniel Flesch -
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Why the Founders Considered America a ‘Second Israel’
It is a truism that the West was formed by Athens and Jerusalem—meaning the rational thinking introduced by Greece and the moral and religious thought introduced by Israel. Of the two, Jerusalem’s contribution was the more enduring. Relatively few Westerners read Aristotle and Plato. Virtually every citizen of the West—even the illiterate—until the last generation…Dennis Prager -
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Echoes of the Day That Shook Israel’s Soul
It has been a full year, one full year, since the tragic events of Oct. 7, 2023, took place in Israel. On that fateful day, over a thousand Israelis, as well as people from countries such as the Philippines, United States, and Canada, were killed or taken hostage. Since then, a bloody struggle has consumed…Armstrong Williams -
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Try a Little Honesty About Israel
Both the Harris-Walz presidential ticket and now lame-duck President Joe Biden keep insisting that they are Israel’s best friend. A snarly Biden recently bragged at a contentious press conference, “No administration has helped Israel more than I have. None, none, none. And I think [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu] should remember that.” Yet the thin-skinned…Victor Davis Hanson -
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The Next US President Will Have to Confront China in the South China Sea
When President Joe Biden steps down in January, he’ll hand his successor a world far more dangerous than the one he inherited four years ago. Under his watch, the U.S. returned Afghanistan to the barbarous Taliban and watched wars break out in Europe and the Middle East. But when all is said and done, history…Michael Cunningham -
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As White House Appeases Iran and Restrains Israel, All-Out Middle East War Looms
On Oct. 1, Israelis watched as Iran launched over 200 missiles into their homeland in the latest attack on the Jewish state. With Iran just a few months away from having a nuclear weapons capability—coupled with the White House’s appeasement of Iranian leaders while it also restrains Israel’s ability to strike back—we are on the…Nicole Robinson -
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Black Clergy Stand With Israel Against Terrorists
My organization, the Center for Urban Renewal and Education, co-hosted a press conference Monday with Michigan Lighthouse Ministries. Over 50 pastors from across Michigan noted the atrocities committed a year ago to the day by Hamas terrorists against Israeli citizens. They expressed solidarity with Israel. We chose a church in Michigan for this program because…Star Parker