SecurityCommentary
China’s New Weapon Just Upped Global Threat Level
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, no—it’s a Chinese fractional orbital bombardment system. A what?! Yes, a Chinese fractional orbital bombardment system—armed with a… Read More
SecurityNews
‘Complete Open Border Is Just Not Sustainable,’ Border Chief Ousted by Biden Says
As a onetime U.S. Border Patrol chief, Rodney Scott previously kept his questions and objections about policies he considered unsustainable to himself. But now, after… Read More
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Homeland Security Chief Mayorkas ‘Has to Resign,’ Sen. Rick Scott Says
Sen. Rick Scott is calling for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to resign, charging that he lied to members of Congress and the American public… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
US Military Is ‘Right There on the Edge.’ Here’s What’s Driving Its ‘Marginal’ Status.
With aging equipment, a lack of adequate funding, and limited production capabilities, the U.S. military is ranked “marginal” at best. That’s the conclusion of the… Read More
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Heritage’s Index of US Military Strength Finds Marines ‘Strong,’ Air Force ‘Weak,’ Army and Navy ‘Marginal’
The U.S. military is only “marginally” prepared to defend America’s interests at a time when adversaries are ramping up military capabilities, according to The Heritage… Read More
SecurityCommentary
In Remembrance of Colin Powell
America lost a great man this week. Colin Powell, the first African American to become both the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and… Read More
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On Its 246th Birthday, the Navy Continues to Innovate
As the U.S. Navy celebrates its 246th birthday on Oct. 13, it is an apt time to reflect on its accomplishments of the past year…. Read More
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Biden Exempts Some Crimes by Illegal Immigrants as Basis for Deportation
Federal immigration officials no longer will view unlawful entry into the country as the sole basis for detaining and deporting illegal immigrants, under a new… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why Did US Declassify Size of Its Nuclear Stockpile?
The State Department declassified the total number of nuclear warheads in the U.S. stockpile on Tuesday, the first time since 2017. According to the announcement,… Read More
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In Afghanistan Evacuation, Air Force Once Again Rises to an Enormous Challenge
The air evacuation out of Afghanistan was, in a word, amazing. Despite immense obstacles, U.S. Air Force airmen were able to rise to the challenge… Read More
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Biden’s Afghanistan Disaster: Predictable and Not Over
A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Tuesday put a bright spotlight on President Joe Biden’s imprudent withdrawal from Afghanistan. At one point, Sen. Joni Ernst,… Read More
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On Nukes, China Aims for Parity With US—or Maybe More
After a summer of extraordinarily bad news on the exponential growth of China’s strategic nuclear forces, recent public statements by U.S. government officials indicate Beijing… Read More
SecurityCommentary
America Is Building a Military for Optics, Not War
Millions of Americans became alarmed when they saw a viral video that compared a U.S. Army recruiting advertisement to those made for the Russian and… Read More
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Registering Women for Draft: Empty Gesture Won’t Boost Military Readiness
Every year for decades, Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act. This year will likely be no different, but there’s a provision in this… Read More
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Facebook Smeared Me With Its ‘Fact-Checking.’ Now, I’m Suing the Tech Giant.
I just sued Facebook. I didn’t want to sue. I hate lawsuits. I tried for a year to reach someone at Facebook to fix things,… Read More
SecurityNews
7 Takeaways as Milley, Austin, McKenzie Testify on Afghanistan, China Phone Calls
In some cases, the answers were surprising. In other cases, the answers were surprising only in hearing top U.S. military leaders state publicly what already… Read More
SecurityCommentary
5 Questions Congress Must Ask Austin, Milley, McKenzie About Afghanistan Pullout Debacle
Despite 20 years of U.S. operations in Afghanistan and close collaboration with the Afghan government and security forces, the Taliban recaptured the country—including the capital,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Biden’s Del Rio Bridge Crisis: Far More Than Just Optics Problem
The Biden administration views the sudden gathering of 15,000 illegal immigrants under the Del Rio, Texas, international bridge over the past week to 10 days… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Is Biden Bringing Terrorists From Afghanistan to America?
Is President Joe Biden bringing terrorists from Afghanistan to the United States? The answer: Even Biden himself cannot know for sure. The Biden administration is… Read More
SecurityNews
Cruz Urges Ocasio-Cortez, Democrats to Visit ‘Biden Cages’ for Kids at Border
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited portion of remarks Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, delivered in a Senate floor speech Wednesday. I’ll tell you, I’ve… Read More
SecurityCommentary
As Biden Continues to Foment Border Crisis, Governors Step Up
With President Joe Biden’s administration completely neglecting the crisis at the southern border, states have to step up to secure the nation and keep Americans… Read More
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Atomic Ayatollahs Up the Ante on Biden Administration
A recently completed, confidential International Atomic Energy Agency report to the U.N. Security Council on Iran’s nuclear program claims Tehran continues to swiftly advance its… Read More
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Thousands of Migrants, Most From Haiti, Overwhelm Border Officials in Texas
Thousands of Haitian migrants are overwhelming border officials in Del Rio, Texas, according to The New York Times. Border officials said that over 9,000 illegal… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Biden Administration Whistles Past the Border as Crisis Worsens
The Biden administration wants you to pay no attention to that mess on the border. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, ordered a shutdown on… Read More
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Despite Trafficking Crisis, Biden’s Policies Encourage Minors to Cross Southern Border Alone
Customs and Border Protection encountered 212,672 individuals on the southern border in July, the highest number in 21 years and the second-highest number ever recorded. … Read More
SecurityCommentary
North and South Korea Just Test-Fired Missiles. Here’s What You Need to Know.
North Korea followed its weekend test launch of long-range cruise missiles by firing two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday. Shortly afterward,… Read More
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North Korea’s Restarting of Nuclear Reactor Likely Inevitable, Veteran Observer Says
North Korea was likely always going to restart its nuclear reactor, regardless of which presidential administration was in office, an expert on the region told… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Biden Risks Importing Potential Afghan Terrorists, Predators Into US
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken will testify before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, a committee on which I serve. The secretary has a… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Former Wife of Al-Qaeda Operative Speaks Out on Plight of Afghan Women
Yasmine Mohammed was born and raised in Canada, but she lived a life that few Western women could fathom. The daughter of an Egyptian and… Read More
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University Professors Ask Justice Department to Stop Looking for Chinese Spies
A group of professors at Stanford University has asked the Justice Department to discontinue a program aimed at combating Chinese economic espionage. The letter, signed by… Read More
