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None Dare Call It Mutiny
No word in military lexicon evokes fear and dread like mutiny. Most often defined as the illegal transfer of a ship’s command from its lawful captain or master, mutiny can lead to the same punishment today as it did centuries ago when Fletcher Christian wrested command of HMAV Bounty from Capt. William Bligh: death. This penalty is detailed in Article…Scott Hogenson -
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Trump’s Guard Deployments Lowered Crime, But Can More Be Done? Witnesses Describe How at House Hearing
President Donald Trump promised to tackle the issues of crime and law and order in American cities. Early in his second term, he deployed the National Guard to alleviate the problem in places like the District of Columbia, Los Angeles, and Memphis. The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight held a hearing on Wednesday examining how…Jarrett Stepman -
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US Working With 2 Key Allies to Combat Russia Threat in Arctic
The U.S. is working alongside Canada and Finland to build more special ships capable of operating in the Arctic—a critical region that has drawn increased attention from Russia and China. “The Trump administration is taking a monumental step forward to protect the Arctic against our enemies,” Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday at the signing of a “Joint Statement of…Virginia Allen -
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BREAKING: Texas Governor Designates Largest Muslim Activist Group a Foreign Terrorist Organization
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, designated the largest Muslim advocacy group in the country, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a foreign terrorist organization, authorizing a host of state actions against the group. CAIR condemned his attack as “defamatory” and “lawless,” threatening to sue in response. “The Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR have long made their…Tyler O’Neil -
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How Terrorists Are Using AI
The Islamic State is leveraging artificial intelligence to recruit new members and further its ideology, according to a new report. The Islamic State has not held any significant amount of land since 2019, yet it has found a way through AI to reinvent itself, Mohammad Taha Ali explained in a new report for the Middle East Forum. “Unlike earlier jihadist…Virginia Allen -
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Trump Open to Talks With Venezuela’s Maduro
Amid growing tensions, President Donald Trump says Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro “would like to talk,” and the U.S. might agree. “I’d talk to anybody. We’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters Sunday night. Trump made the comments only hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the U.S. is designating a prominent Venezuelan criminal cartel as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Maduro, according to Rubio, is the head…Virginia Allen -
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Trump Will Save Hundreds of Thousands From Fentanyl Crisis Through ‘Brilliant Leadership,’ Kash Patel Says
When it comes to stopping fentanyl production, “no one has bothered to engage China. The Biden administration didn’t even do it,” Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel said on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” with Maria Bartiromo. Patel recalled his recent trip to China with President Donald Trump, aimed at halting the flow of…Lorenzo Prieto -
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Department of War Shake-Up: More Women Enlist as ‘Common Sense’ Replaces Woke
Woke is out at the Department of War, and higher fitness standards are back. Since being sworn in as secretary, Pete Hegseth has acted to “remov[e] the distractions” from the department, including getting rid of “political correctness” and “DEI offices.” “No more dudes in dresses,” Hegseth said during a recent speech, adding, “We are restoring a ruthless, dispassionate, and commonsense application of standards.” …Virginia Allen -
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Chinese Conduct Cyber Hack With AI
Chinese-sponsored actors are responsible for an artificial intelligence cyberattack against about 30 entities. Experts are calling the hack the first documented case in which a cyberattack was executed with very little human intervention. The hack “represents multiple firsts in AI-enabled threat actor capabilities,” according to a report by Anthropic, an AI safety and research company, detailing the findings of the attack. In the middle of September,…Virginia Allen -
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The Army Transformation Initiative’s Big Bets on Drones
War rarely remains static—a reality made clear through the conflict in Ukraine, which has underscored how technology advances can reshape the battlefield. Under directions from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Army is now incorporating lessons learned from recent and ongoing conflicts to adopt new technology and tactics at the unit level. On April…Sophie Collins -
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Noem vs. Pritzker: Battle Over Illegal Immigration in Chicago
The Department of Homeland Security will “surge more resources” to Chicago to crack down on illegal immigration, Secretary Kristi Noem said after Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called a top immigration official a “snowflake.” “Gov. Pritzker’s personal attacks against President [Donald] Trump puts his people in jeopardy each and every day,” Noem said on “Fox and Friends” Wednesday morning. “I’m just so thrilled…Virginia Allen -
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5 Veteran Presidents Who Fought on the Battlefield
On Veterans Day, Americans celebrate the valor of members of the United States armed services, but did you know that 31 of the 45 men who have served as president of the United States served in the military beforehand? Here are five presidents who served on the battlefield before the White House. Harry Truman Before…George Caldwell -
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EXCLUSIVE: ICE Arrests Child Rapist
Immigration officials in Boston have taken a convicted child rapist into custody, according to the Department of Homeland Security. “Unlike the Democrats— who perpetuated the longest government shutdown in American history—[Immigration and Customs Enforcement] law enforcement officers are hard at work for the American people,” Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary, told The Daily Signal. In 2018, Manuel…Virginia Allen -
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Seizures by Feds of Little-Known Drug Spike
While Customs and Border Protection saw a year-over-year decline in the seizure of many drugs in fiscal year 2025, the amount of khat seized more than doubled. In fiscal year 2025, which ended on Sept. 30, CBP seized more than 46,000 pounds of khat, up from 17,600 pounds in 2024. The street value of a pound of khat is about $125, according to CBP. Khat is a flowering…Virginia Allen -
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What’s the Right US Response to Mass Killings of Christians in Africa? New Report Calls for ‘Real Action’
President Donald Trump is drawing attention to the persecution of Christians in Africa, which has created a moment of “leverage” and momentum for “real action,” according to a new report from The Heritage Foundation. “Human rights attacks against Christians occur too often, though [they] escape mainstream America, given unfamiliarity, distance, and competing priorities,” Ned Rauch-Mannino, a visiting fellow for The Heritage Foundation’s Douglas…Virginia Allen -
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China’s Hands Are in America’s Bacon, Hot Dogs. We Should Be Concerned, New Report Says.
American agriculture is roughly a $1.5 trillion annual industry, and China poses a critical threat to the sector, according to a new report. Over the years, China has expanded its involvement in America’s food system, such as in 2013, when the Chinese-owned company WH Group acquired Smithfield Foods. Smithfield, a company largely known for its bacon, controls a quarter of U.S. pork processing, distributing products through brands such as…Virginia Allen -
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EXCLUSIVE: DC Crime-Fighting Task Force Boasts 60% Decrease in Murder After Trump Crackdown
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Murders in Washington, D.C., are down 60% since President Donald Trump’s D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force set its sights on tackling the capital’s crime problem. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner joined the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force briefing on Monday to discuss his agency’s partnership…Elizabeth Troutman Mitchell -
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Applying Lessons From Ukraine: How to Win in the Indo-Pacific
When Russia launched its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, few expected Ukraine’s underfunded navy to compete with a traditional power. But within months, the naval front reversed and Ukraine transformed its navy into a decisive force in the Black Sea. Throughout the war, Ukraine disabled over one-third of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, sunk its flagship, and provided…Sophie Collins -
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Hamas Returns Remains of Israeli-American
The remains of three hostages, including those of Israeli-American Omer Neutra, were returned to Israel over the weekend. Neutra, a native New Yorker and the grandson of a Holocaust survivors, “lived and died a hero,” U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee wrote on X Monday. In addition to Neutra, Hamas also returned the remains…Virginia Allen -
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FBI Thwarts Potential Halloween Weekend ‘Terrorist Attack’
The FBI has “thwarted a potential terrorist attack,” according to the agency’s director. “This morning the FBI thwarted a potential terrorist attack and arrested multiple subjects in Michigan who were allegedly plotting a violent attack over Halloween weekend,” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X Friday morning. Patel thanked the “men and women…Virginia Allen
