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Remembering World War I: Here’s the Design for the First National Memorial
World War I is one of the most pivotal events in U.S. history, leaving hundreds of thousands of American soldiers dead in a bloody fight to… Read More
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How the Obama Administration Let ISIS Happen
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s recent op-ed regarding the campaign against ISIS confirmed what many already knew: When confronting ISIS, the Obama administration does the bare… Read More
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Why Cybersecurity Information Sharing Is a Positive Step for Online Security
President Obama signed recently into law a new federal spending bill that includes the latest edition of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA). The Cybersecurity… Read More
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Why We Need a National Security Transition Plan for the Next Administration
In one year, a new president will move into the White House and be greeted with the consequences of President Barack Obama’s failed national security… Read More
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Find Out How Your Senators Voted on the Refugee Bill
The Senate voted 55-43 Wednesday to block legislation that would strengthen the vetting process for refugees seeking haven in the United States. As fears of… Read More
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Why the Freedom Caucus Wants to Declare War on ISIS
Many members of the House Freedom Caucus want to declare war—no, not on their party leadership, but against Islamic State terrorists. While Republicans in Congress have… Read More
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Why ISIS Is Directing Jihadists to Wear Christian Symbols
The Islamic State (ISIS) has previously taken manpower, territory, and funds from al-Qaeda. Now it is taking its instruction books. A story in London’s Daily… Read More
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What Michael Bay’s ‘13 Hours’ Reveals About the Benghazi Attacks
Director Michael Bay’s “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” is a dramatic recounting of the half-dozen CIA security contractors (former SEALs, Marines, and an Army… Read More
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Conservatives Condemn Obama’s Silence on Sailors Captured by Iran
As President Obama prepared to make his final State of the Union address, news came that Iran had seized 10 American sailors after their gunboats… Read More
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2015 Had the Most Terror Plots in the US Since 9/11
There were 13 Islamist-inspired terror attacks and plots within the United States in 2015—the greatest number in any year since Sept. 11, 2001. And more… Read More
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Ted Cruz, Jeff Sessions Blame Lax Immigration Enforcers for 113 Terror Suspects in US
Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Jeff Sessions of Alabama continue to push the Obama administration for answers on the rise of homegrown and imported… Read More
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2 Refugees Charged With Supporting Terrorism. Is Obama Doing Enough to Keep America Safe?
The Justice Department announced last week that two individuals in separate cases in Texas and California are being charged with supporting terrorism. While they have… Read More
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10 Steps Obama Should Take to Fix Our Foreign Policy
It’s a good thing President Barack Obama is “not interested in America winning,” because with our current strategy, we certainly aren’t. As a result of… Read More
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5 National Security Problems You Won’t Hear From Obama’s State of the Union
President Barack Obama’s last State of the Union address will address a range of topics, and almost certainly include foreign policy and national security in… Read More
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Bipartisan Support Grows for Reform of Rules on Gun Exports
While President Barack Obama tries to limit gun sales in the United States, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging his administration to make it… Read More
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Foiled New Year’s Terror Attack Is 76th Islamist Plot in US Since 9/11
Emanuel Lutchman was arrested Dec. 30 for his support of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and his planned attack New Year’s Eve… Read More
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Cartoon: North Korea’s Background Check
Heritage Foundation expert Bruce Klinger wrote this week on North Korea: North Korea announced Wednesday that it has conducted a successful H-bomb nuclear test of a… Read More
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Why Soldiers Miss War
Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Martin parked the truck outside the concrete slabs arranged in a defensive perimeter around the tactical operations center at Forward… Read More
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What Rising Murder Rates in US Cities Mean for 2016
The 2015 year in crime was marked by a sharp rise in murder rates in many U.S. cities, including those touched by high-profile incidents between… Read More
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GOP Opens Investigation Into Allegations of White House Spying on Congress, Netanyahu
Republicans in Congress vowed to investigate the Obama administration after a report revealed that U.S. intelligence collection ensnared private conversations between lawmakers and top Israeli officials… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How Do Millennials View Foreign Policy?
There are an estimated 75.3 million Millennials—those ranging from ages 18 to 34—living in the United States today. With the Millennial generation making up 23… Read More
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Israel Was Targeted by US Intelligence for Obama Political Purposes
It’s been reported by the Wall Street Journal that the Obama administration has continued spying on several close American allies, and in particular on Israel. The… Read More
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Why Liberals Are Wrong About Land Mines
One of the progressive left’s favorite causes is campaigning against land mines. The Obama administration naturally has promised to stop producing or buying anti-personnel land… Read More
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Putin Is Developing an Underwater Drone With Nuclear Weapons That Can Target US
Russia is developing a drone submarine that can deliver a nuclear warhead or dirty bomb (targets electronics) at U.S. coastal areas. Russian officials confirmed the… Read More
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Congress Should Reject ICANN Transition Proposal Unless Significant Changes Are Made
Since the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) first announced that it intended to transition U.S. oversight of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names… Read More
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Be Wise but Not Fearful This Holiday Season
America is already in the midst of one of our most iconic seasons. Holiday gatherings are happening all across the country, as is massive travel… Read More
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Budget Cuts Are Hampering Navy’s Role In Fighting ISIS
Last week, in another defense of the current approach to defeat ISIS, President Barack Obama reemphasized that we are “hitting ISIL harder than ever.” The… Read More
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How Well Is US Vetting Social Media of Immigrants? San Bernardino Attack Sparks Debate
In the aftermath of the San Bernardino terrorist attack, a debate has emerged over how social media should be used in the vetting of foreigners… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How Our Refugee Vetting Process Works
With several high-profile terrorist attacks around the world including Paris and San Bernardino, Calif., many have raised serious concerns about how well individuals entering the… Read More
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The Real “Star Wars”
Thirty-three years before there was “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” there was a real Stars Wars program that changed the course of history. Here’s the… Read More
