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Congress’ Animosity for Trump Is a National Security Hazard
What do the Iranian people, who have turned out in droves to protest their own government, know that many members of Congress don’t? They realize it’s their leaders who represent a grave threat to the future of their own country and world peace, not the president of the United States. Too many in Congress have let their personal disdain…Kay C. James -
The Case of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher: Trusting the Military Justice System and Its Essential Role in National Security
The case of Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Eddie Gallagher, which ultimately resulted in the firing of Navy Secretary Richard Spencer, should have been handled differently. The prosecution mishandled the case, President Donald Trump intervened prematurely, and the Navy secretary got caught between trying to do the right thing, an unorthodox president, and keeping the…Thomas Spoehr -
Ex-ICE Chief on Congress and Border Security: ‘They’ve Done Nothing’
If Mexico stops helping the United States halt illegal immigration, it could mean trouble on the heels of inaction by Congress, a former top U.S. immigration official warns. “It’s a shame in this day in America when the government of Mexico has done more to secure our border than the Democratic leadership of the Congress,”…Fred Lucas -
How Trump Won Round 1 in the Long Fight for Border Security
If President Donald Trump is for it, his liberal opponents are against it. Nowhere is that truism more true than regarding securing the border and enforcing immigration law. In Congress, traditional bipartisan support for funding border security and carrying out the laws on the books have broken down. The more stridently Trump emphasized the importance…James Carafano -
Bolton Leaves Big Shoes to Fill as National Security Adviser
John Bolton served with distinction as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser and significantly strengthened the strategic posture and outlook of the United States as the world’s superpower. Bolton advanced a clear-eyed approach to dealing with the myriad threats facing the United States today and was uncompromising in his view that the U.S. must project…Nile Gardiner -
Solar Panels in Asia, Border Security for El Salvador: Trump Tries to Rein in Wasted Tax Dollars Abroad
Amid contentious debate in Washington on how much to devote to securing the southern border, what might surprise some is that tax dollars are going to finance border security for countries in the Pacific and in East, South, and Central Asia. That’s not all, because the United States is paying for border security for a…Fred Lucas -
How Sole Sources of Military Spare Parts Squander Defense Dollars, Risk National Security
How would you react to a store selling a gallon of milk for $180, a price about 45 times the average cost? The House Oversight and Reform Committee confronted this question recently at a hearing on TransDigm, a company that left the Defense Department with the dilemma of choosing between wasting taxpayer resources or failing…Emma Watkins -
Podcast: Andy Biggs on Mueller’s Statement, Border Security
Special Counsel Robert Mueller recently broke his silence on the Russia investigation, and Democrats are ramping up calls for impeachment. Today, Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., joins the podcast to weigh in on Mueller, impeachment, and a subject very important to his state: border security. We also cover these stories: President Donald Trump steps up attacks…Daniel Davis -
Slain Cop’s Family Lauds Trump as President Demands Better Border Security
The day after Christmas, police Cpl. Ronil Singh was fatally shot, allegedly by an illegal immigrant, during a routine traffic stop in Newman, California. President Donald Trump on Wednesday noted that just the day before, Singh, 33, had posed for a Christmas photo with his wife, their infant son, and a police canine. At the…Fred Lucas -
The Threat Isn’t Coming, It’s Here: Security Dangers Imminent If China Controls 5G
Anyone concerned with protecting our wireless communications systems from state-sponsored Chinese surveillance should take note of several important, and troubling, developments. Last year, China’s state-sponsored Huawei Technologies, which a 2012 bipartisan congressional report labeled a national security risk, surpassed Sweden’s Ericsson to become the world’s largest telecom equipment provider. Both Huawei and the Chinese government…Steven Bucci -
Trump’s Veto of Yemen War Resolution Protects US Security Interests
President Donald Trump rebuffed congressional efforts to withdraw U.S. support from the war in Yemen on Tuesday, vetoing a bill that would have forced the U.S. to cease support for the Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. In his veto statement, Trump explained: This resolution is an unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my…James Phillips -
Why China’s Intellectual Property Theft Is a Concern for National Security
A wide-ranging series of cyberattacks by Chinese hackers has been uncovered by cybersecurity firm Accenture Security’s iDefense. The hackers’ target, according to The Wall Street Journal? At least 27 universities located across the United States, Canada, and Southeast Asia. The connection among most of the affected institutions is reportedly their involvement in research of military-use…Michael Maher -
Trump Is Leading on This Major, Often-Overlooked Security Threat
One of the most potentially devastating threats to American security is the threat of an electromagnetic pulse. Such an event could be life-changing and could ruin electronic devices in large sections of the country. Thankfully, the Trump administration is alert to this threat and is taking steps to confront it. Last week, the White House…Michaela Dodge -
Frank Talk at the Munich Security Conference
MUNICH—The annual Munich Security Conference opened Friday with the largest U.S. delegation in the five decades of its history. The conference has grown into one of the leading forums for discussion of international issues. Included in the list of participants for the 2019 conference are numerous heads of state, among them German Chancellor Angela Merkel,…Thomas Spoehr -
4 Big Questions About Border Security Negotiations Over the Next 3 Weeks
The federal government is again fully reopened—at least until Feb. 15—even as House and Senate negotiators are set to try to reach a deal on border security that President Donald Trump will sign. Trump announced on Friday a temporary truce, as House Democrats have refused to fund his proposed border wall. Trump has asked for…Fred Lucas -
Covington Catholic High School Announces Closure Over Security Concerns
An all-boys Catholic school in Kentucky is closed over security concerns following a viral video showing its students in Make America Great Again hats in an encounter with an American Indian. While the initial video made it seem like the students were mocking American Indian Nathan Phillips, a complete, unedited version shows Phillips had approached the…Neetu Chandak -
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Why Privatizing Airport Security Is Good for American Taxpayers and Their Security
The flu season isn’t the only thing keeping some Transportation Security Administration agents out of work. As the partial government shutdown rolls on, TSA paychecks aren’t coming in, and more agents are calling in “sick” as a result. On Monday, the TSA reported a nationwide absence rate of 6.8 percent. That’s far higher than the…David Inserra -
Reforming the Visa Waiver Program Would Enhance National Security, Economic Growth
With the start of a new year, Congress has the ability to start fresh with new reforms. The Visa Waiver Program is one worthy candidate for such reform. Established in 1986, the program has flourished as it has proven to support both national security and growth within the U.S. economy. Yet it is clear that a…David Inserra -
Read Trump’s Full Oval Office Speech on ‘Crisis’ in Border Security
Here is the White House transcript of President Donald Trump’s Oval Office speech on illegal immigration and border security, delivered Tuesday night. My fellow Americans: Tonight, I am speaking to you because there is a growing humanitarian and security crisis at our southern border. Every day, Customs and Border Patrol agents encounter thousands of illegal…Donald J. Trump