SecurityCommentary
US Must Remain Vigilant in Fight Against Terrorism
Rewind to August 2017. Islamist terrorists had just killed 16 people and injured another 137 in Barcelona and Cambrils. That attack had come hot on… Read More
SecurityCommentary
3 Reasons It’s Tough to Defend Against Drones and Cruise Missiles
There’s a lot of hand-wringing going on in defense circles across the globe over the increasing challenge of armed drones and cruise missiles, especially after… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why Russia’s War Against Ukraine Matters to America
KYIV, Ukraine—You can’t fake courage in a trench war. The thing is, there’s no escaping the danger. You could die just as easily while walking… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How the Navy’s Maintenance Shortfall Is Keeping an Aircraft Carrier in Port
A U.S. carrier strike group recently deployed. But it did so without a key component—the carrier itself. Due to electrical maintenance, the USS Harry S…. Read More
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US Politics Threaten to Derail Ukraine’s Peace Talks With Russia
KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine is at a crossroads. After more than five years of war against Russian forces in its eastern Donbas region, the former Soviet republic… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Here Are Key Differences House and Senate Need to Resolve in National Defense Authorization Act
The leaders of the Armed Services committees of the House and the Senate met Thursday to formally start negotiations on a bicameral version of the… Read More
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Trump Calls New Sanctions on Iran the Harshest Ever Placed on a Country
President Donald Trump said Friday that new sanctions on Iran’s national bank are the strongest ever placed on a country, but reiterated that he hopes… Read More
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Trump Hints at New Iran Sanctions, Prefers to Avoid ‘Ultimate Option’ of War
President Donald Trump says he will announce new actions by Friday regarding Iran’s suspected role in attacking oil fields in Saudi Arabia. “We’ll be adding… Read More
SecurityCommentary
How the Air Force Got Its Start 72 Years Ago
Wednesday marks the 72nd birthday of the U.S. Air Force. Proud Air Force members today help keep the peace and provide unmatched capabilities from the… Read More
SecurityNews
Immigration Chief Says Rollout of New Asylum Rule to Happen in Days
The acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said a Supreme Court victory regarding asylum applicants will result in significant changes to the immigration… Read More
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Supreme Court Decision Allows Focus on ‘Legitimate Asylum Claims,’ Immigration Chief Says
A Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to implement a new asylum policy will help unclog the system and benefit those with “legitimate asylum… Read More
SecurityCommentary
A New Way to Help Our Local Heroes: First Responders
Consider two groups. One wears a uniform to serve the country, deploying overseas and entering war zones where their lives might be at risk. The… Read More
SecurityCommentary
We Must Never Forget 9/11 or the Lessons We Learned From It
Wednesday marks the 18th anniversary of 9/11. On that day, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people in attacks against the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
‘A Force for Good’: Pompeo Explains the Trump Administration’s Vision for America’s Role in the World
KYIV, Ukraine—America’s post-9/11 global fight against terrorism is another year older. After 18 years, American troops are still deployed around the world combatting terrorism; a… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Did We Learn the Lesson of 9/11?
It’s now been nearly a full generation since Sept. 11, 2001. There are people currently serving in the U.S. military who weren’t born when that… Read More
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I Saw Our Federal Workforce Defy the Terrorists After 9/11
This week, we honor the memories of those fellow Americans we lost in New York, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon on Sept. 11,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
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… Read More
SecurityNews
Nearly 500 Illegal Aliens Released From North Carolina Jails Despite ICE Detainers
Detention centers across North Carolina have released hundreds of illegal aliens in their custody, defying detainer requests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…. Read More
SecurityAnalysis
How the Obama Administration Made the Military More Politically Correct
During the Obama administration, political appointees, not military members, drove the agenda. James Hasson, who served in the military during President Barack Obama’s presidency, talked… Read More
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Ukraine-Russia Prisoner Swap Renews Hopes for Peace Deal
KYIV, Ukraine—A prisoner exchange Saturday between Ukraine and Russia marked a key step toward renewed peace talks between the two nations, which have been locked… Read More
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EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of State Calls on Iran to Act Like a ‘Normal Nation’
KYIV, Ukraine—Outlining potential prerequisites for relief from U.S. sanctions, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran must act like a “normal nation.” “They need to… Read More
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EXCLUSIVE: Pompeo Affirms US Still Rejects Russia’s Seizure of Crimea
KYIV, Ukraine—Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reaffirmed the Trump administration’s rejection of Russia’s 2014 invasion of Ukraine and seizure of Crimea, telling The Daily Signal… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Ghosts of World War II
World War II ended 74 years ago. But even in the 21st century, the lasting effects endure, both psychological and material. After all, the war… Read More
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Terrorist Plot in New York City Thwarted Before Labor Day Weekend
Law enforcement arrested a 19-year-old New York man before the Labor Day weekend and charged him with plotting a terrorist attack in New York City…. Read More
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EXCLUSIVE: Pompeo Says US ‘Delivered’ on Mission in Afghanistan
KYIV, Ukraine—With the U.S. inching toward a peace deal with the Taliban, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the nation has “delivered” on its original… Read More
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ICE Spotlights Releases of Criminal Aliens as Governor Defends Sanctuary Policies
An illegal immigrant from Honduras returned to the U.S. sometime after being deported in 2006. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in North Carolina arrested the man… Read More
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Under Shadow of War With Russia, Ukraine Celebrates Independence
KYIV, Ukraine—Ukraine’s celebration Saturday of its Independence Day marks 28 years since the country split from the Soviet Union. But freedom hasn’t come easy for… Read More
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6 of Every 10 Arrested by Feds Aren’t Citizens
Federal arrests of noncitizens have increased exponentially over the past two decades and account for the majority of all federal arrests, data released by the… Read More
SecurityCommentary
New Immigration Rule Returns to a Commonsense Detainment Policy
The Trump administration is issuing a new rule Friday aimed at fixing one of the central problems facing the U.S. immigration system today. The new… Read More
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Space Command Will Help the US Retake the Lead in Space
The space race is very much on, and the United States needs to up its game. That was the message President Donald Trump conveyed… Read More
