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US ‘No First Use’ Pledge Would Degrade Allied Defense
In the waning days of his tenure, President Barack Obama is reportedly contemplating declaring a “no first use” pledge for U.S. nuclear weapons. Such a… Read More
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Recent Actions Cast Doubt on Whether ICANN Is Ready for Transition
In the coming weeks, the Commerce Department is expected to end the current contract between the U.S. government and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names… Read More
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Russia Continues to Dominate Arctic as US Struggles to Procure Icebreakers
The Arctic is shaping up to be one of the most strategically important regions in the 21st century. However, the United States has fallen far… Read More
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9 Insights on the F-35A From 31 Experienced Fighter Pilots
Air Force Gen. Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, this week declared the F-35A fighter jet ready for combat. While many pundits and… Read More
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Obama Seeks to Circumvent Congressional Opposition by Advancing Nuclear Agenda at UN
President Barack Obama has supported a ban on nuclear testing since his earliest days in office, but has been unable to rally support for ratification of a… Read More
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DC Metro Police Officer Charged With Supporting ISIS: US Must Do More to Defeat Islamic State Abroad
Authorities arrested an officer with the Washington Metro Transit Police Department on Wednesday for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State, or ISIS…. Read More
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The TSA Can Ruin Your Summer Vacation: Here’s How It Should Be Fixed
For anyone planning to fly this summer, there’s a good chance you will spend time waiting in a massive line. An estimated 231.1 million travelers… Read More
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Readiness Challenges Grow for Navy as US Faces ‘Great Power’ Competition at Sea
One of the greatest challenges to American interests abroad is in keeping the world’s oceans open to commerce and activity. From Russia dominating the Black… Read More
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Facing the Terror Threat at the Olympic Games in Rio
The Olympic Games are supposed to be a celebration of sport, international good will, and man’s ability to transcend conflict. They are what Gen. Douglas… Read More
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Let’s Roll: Why Standing Up to a Terrorist Is Your Best Self-Defense
After the carnage like we’ve witnessed in American cities such as San Bernardino and Orlando, and more recently in Europe, the national conversation tends to… Read More
SecurityNews
Russia’s Pattern of Influencing Foreign Politics
KYIV, Ukraine—If the FBI proves Russia is behind Friday’s leak of embarrassing Democratic National Committee emails, the revelation would be consistent with Russia’s pattern of… Read More
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If the Obama Administration Adopts a ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Strategy, It Could Cripple US Security
The White House has declared that it may be revising United States nuclear policy during President Barack Obama’s final months in office. A “no first… Read More
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Preparing for the Worst: How to Respond to an Active Shooter
This summer, deadly terrorist attacks and crimes have taken place across the world and have many wondering how they can be safe even in the… Read More
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This Government Agency’s Cover-Up May Have Hindered US Cybersecurity
The Chinese government may have hacked into computers at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation on multiple occasions between 2010 and 2013, according to a congressional… Read More
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Coast Guard Plots Long-Term Strategy for Increasingly Important Arctic
The inhospitable Arctic could become a major area of contention between world powers in the coming decades. As new passages open it, it is up… Read More
SecurityNews
In ‘Uncharted’ Period of Violence, Police Change Tactics but Keep Perspective
As police around the country grapple with recent violence against their own, Chief Brandon del Pozo of the Burlington Police Department in Vermont is requiring… Read More
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Why the United States Must Continue to Embrace NATO to Answer Aggressive Russia
Sixty-seven years ago yesterday, the U.S. Senate ratified the North Atlantic Treaty, creating NATO. Ravaged by two world wars, and faced with the very real… Read More
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The Iran Nuclear Deal Continues to Unravel
The steady drip of disturbing revelations about President Barack Obama’s Iran nuclear agreement continues unabated. On Monday, the Associated Press reported that key restrictions on… Read More
SecurityNews
Why Police Say Body Cameras Can Help Heal Divide With Public
The 75 police officers of the Parker Police Department favor wearing cameras on their body to capture encounters with citizens. “I don’t know if you… Read More
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Personal Experience Convinced Sen. Tim Scott on Need for Police Body Cameras
Sen. Tim Scott wishes the police officers who he believes egregiously stopped him various times were wearing body cameras, so that the public can see… Read More
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Number of Islamist Terror Plots Against the US Rises to 89: Proactive Approach to Terrorism Needed
The Heritage Foundation is regrettably adding three more terrorist plots to the list of Islamist terrorists plots or attacks against the U.S. homeland since 9/11,… Read More
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France Terrorist Attack Is Shocking and Barbaric, but Not Surprising
Last night, a 19-ton truck plowed into those watching the Bastille Day fireworks display in Nice, France. It drove 1 mile, zigzagging down the packed boardwalk… Read More
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Obama’s Legacy Is Likely to Be Nuclear-Armed Iran
One year after the negotiation of the nuclear agreement, Iran continues to pursue the hostile policies that make it dangerous to the United States and… Read More
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5 Reasons the US Military Is in Trouble
At a time when threats against America are growing, the U.S. military is facing a combat readiness crisis that jeopardizes its ability to protect the country…. Read More
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‘Uplifting’: Fourth of July Feature Strikes Chord With Daily Signal’s Audience
A Fourth of July reflection from abroad by Nolan Peterson, The Daily Signal’s foreign correspondent, prompted readers to share their own thoughts about America’s place… Read More
SecurityNews
Before Shooting, Dallas Police Department Known for Community Outreach
The police department that became the victim of the deadliest attack on American law enforcement officers since 9/11 is known for its innovative, community-focused approach… Read More
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How to Turn Countering Violent Extremism Into Combating Islamist Terrorism
In the aftermath of Orlando, many in Congress are rightly looking for ways to deal with the problem of homegrown Islamist terrorists in the U.S…. Read More
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Republican Leaders Afraid to Lead, Reward Democrats for Their Sit-In Stunt
While the United States remains vulnerable to the threat of radical Islamist terrorism, House leadership idles its time by considering a vote on a bill… Read More
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Thank TSA Mismanagement for Airport Wait Line Fiasco
Missed flights, long waits, and frustration boiling over: the summer travel season is upon us and the American people are fed up with one of… Read More
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5 Things You Need to Know About the Defense Department’s New Gender Identity Policy
Last week, the Department of Defense ended its recognition of service members’ biology and supplanted it with a radical ideology pushed by the Obama administration…. Read More
