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US Gov Wants to Curb Foreign AI Reliance
As adversaries such as China expand their advanced military capabilities, U.S. leaders are increasingly calling for America to strengthen its own domestically produced defense arsenal. “It’s foolish to rely on a country that hates us for national security, which is why I’ve repeatedly called for a complete decoupling of Chinese-made chips and semiconductors from the… -
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Vance Echoes Pope Leo’s Message on AI in AF Commencement Address
Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech about morality in advanced war technology to the 931 candidates at the U.S. Air Force Academy commencement May 28, but he cloaked it with humor, including a quip about the weather, a reference to being a former Marine surrounded by members of the Air Force, and a chest… -
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Iran Strikes Threaten Fragile Peace Efforts
As the United States seeks a peace agreement with Iran to reopen the global oil trade and set conditions on the theocratic state’s nuclear ambitions, continued strikes are straining the fragile “ceasefire” serving as the basis for negotiations. On Thursday, U.S. Central Command announced “Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait that was successfully intercepted by… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The 1.2 Million Reasons America Exists Today
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for the Daily Signal. This Monday was Memorial Day. It commemorated all the Americans who died on behalf of the United States from… -
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Will China Really Invade Taiwan in the Next 5 Years?
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Chinese President Xi Jinping may not need to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan to put the island, the U.S. and the global tech economy in crisis, according to national security experts. Some advisers to President Donald Trump reportedly fear Xi could move against Taiwan within the next five years following… -
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Memorial Day and the Oft-Forgotten Dead
The rolling hills, dappled paths, and white crosses make Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia a place of quiet repose, deep emotion, and somber reflection. Dutifully, the nation honors its military dead there, and on this 158th Memorial Day, countless Americans will rightfully and respectfully pay homage to those who gave the last full measure of… -
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As Americans Celebrate Memorial Day, Rep. Harrigan Issues a Sobering Reminder
As the country celebrates a long weekend with time at the beach, family cookouts, or maybe even 15% off at a Memorial Day sale, Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is asking Americans to remember the price that has already been paid for their holiday weekend. “Memorial Day is a time of sadness, and it’s where you… -
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Trump Says There Is No Rush for Iran Deal, US Blockade Stays
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, May 24 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had told his representatives not to rush into any deal with Iran, appearing to dampen hopes of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war that had been raised by both sides a day earlier. The U.S. blockade on Iranian ships on the… -
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What Are the Current US and Iranian Strategies in the War?
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. I’m speaking on the 71st day of the Iran war, but of course, it hasn’t been 71 days. The last real date… -
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Netanyahu Insists Iran War Is ‘Not Over,’ Says Trump Wants to ‘Physically’ Remove Uranium
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a “60 Minutes” interview airing Sunday that President Donald Trump wanted to remove Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium. The United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran on Feb. 28 after talks regarding the Islamic regime’s nuclear program broke down. Netanyahu told CBS News reporter… -
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On Iran, Battleground District Republican Stakes Own Path
Michigan Republican Rep. Tom Barrett, seeking reelection in one of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts, is attempting to stake a new path on the Iran issue that would empower the president but forbid a lengthy engagement. Barrett has introduced a bill that would authorize the use of military force against Iran. However, the bill… -
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Trump: ‘Project Freedom’ on Hold Amid Iran Talks
President Donald Trump says he is putting a pause on his “Project Freedom” operation to restore commerce in the Strait of Hormuz, instead seeking to finalize a deal with Iranian officials for longer-term stability in the global shipping lane. Citing as his motivation “Great Progress” in talks with Iran, Trump wrote on Truth Social on… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Epilogue of the Iran War
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. I think we’re coming to the last chapter, the epilogue, the postscript of the Iran war. It’s been going on for over 60… -
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Hegseth: Iran Has Lost Strait of Hormuz Bargaining Chip
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth argued Tuesday morning that the United States has removed Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz as a bargaining chip in negotiations by gaining control of the vital global shipping lane. “For too long Iran has been harassing ships, shooting at civilian tankers from all nations, and trying to impose… -
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Iran Is Losing This War, and the Global Balance of Power Is Shifting
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. We’re approaching 60 days of the so-called Iran war, and we’re still getting these loud voices that Donald Trump has failed, that the war’s… -
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The Iran War: Collapse, Chaos, and What Comes Next
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. We’re in the eighth week of the Iran war, and things are starting to heat up even though… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: The Left Called It ‘War Crimes’—but Ignored Iran’s Real Crimes for Decades
This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Sami Winc: You know, you listen to the news accounts of the U.S. military maintaining control of the Persian… -
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Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Has Left Iran With 3 Options
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see more of his videos. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. We’re about 60 days into the Iran war, and we’re getting a lot of mixed signals from the media, from the administration,… -
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America at 250: Still Dominating the World—and Here’s Why the Left Won’t Admit It
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to The Daily Signal’s YouTube channel to watch past episodes. Hello, this is Victor Davis Hanson for The Daily Signal. This year, on July Fourth, will be the… -
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Trump Isn’t Negotiating—He’s Crushing Iran’s Regime
ditor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words” from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to Victor Davis Hanson’s own YouTube channel to watch past episodes. JACK FOWLER: Well, you mentioned the war, Victor. So the Straits of Hormuz are—the Iranians say they’re in control. This is from…