InternationalNews
Hegseth Responds to Reports War With Iran Is Imminent
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Amidst reports that the United States is close to a major war with Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said his job is… Read More
InternationalNews
Some US Troops Departing Syria, Official Says
REUTERS—Some U.S. troops are leaving Syria as part of a “deliberate and conditions-based transition,” a senior U.S. official said on Wednesday. The Wall Street Journal reported the… Read More
SecurityNews
Iranian Foreign Minister Says Progress Made in Nuclear Talks With US
GENEVA, Feb. 17 (Reuters)—Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main “guiding principles” in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute,… Read More
InternationalNews
US Troops Begin to Arrive in Nigeria
About 100 U.S. troops have landed in Nigeria to aid the African nation in its fight against radical Islamic terrorism. The troops will focus on training and advising the local army, according to… Read More
InternationalNews
How President Trump Plans to Bolster Military Operations
President Donald Trump told soldiers at Fort Bragg he is updating their equipment and facilities to ensure the American military is “the best trained, the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The Sensor Web That Could Shape the Indo-Pacific
For several years, maritime domain awareness has been a quiet success story of U.S.-India defense cooperation. It proved that when both countries have similar platforms and share… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Other Golden Fleet: The Urgent Need for a Strong Merchant Marine
“The President has been clear—we must bring back our American maritime industrial might.” This recent statement by Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan channels… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Thank You, Michael Reagan
Recently, Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, passed away at age 80. His passing was duly eulogized by the Reagan Foundation and… Read More
SecurityNews
What We Know of the Rumored ‘Sonic Weapon’ in Maduro Capture
Use of a “sonic weapon” in the overnight capture of a country’s leader might sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but experts… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Advance US Interests by Supporting the Iranian People
Iran stands at an inflection point. The Iranian people have risen up with extraordinary courage and on an unprecedented scale to demand a better future…. Read More
SecurityCommentary
How the US Military Demonstrates It’s Tactically Flawless
From the botched Afghanistan withdrawal to plummeting recruitment levels, the reputation of the U.S. military suffered greatly in recent years, leading many—including our adversaries—to believe… Read More
Security Commentary
Victor Davis Hanson Answers a Listener’s Question About Tanks
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson answers a round of questions submitted by listeners. Here he’s asked… Read More
SecurityNews
Trump Says He’s Pulling National Guard From Chicago, LA, and Portland
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration was removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but he added in… Read More
Commentary
Why the US Is Worried About China’s Military Drills
On Dec. 29, Washington, D.C., woke up to an array of news stories, but the one meriting greatest attention is China’s surprise military drills around… Read More
LawNews
Supreme Court Won’t Let Trump Deploy National Guard in Illinois
THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to allow President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard in Illinois. The government has not… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Military Recruitment Exploded Under Trump. Here’s the Reason.
The War Department announced Tuesday that the military has reached its highest level of recruitment in a decade and a half in a stunning, yet… Read More
SecurityNews
Recruitment Up Across 5 Branches of the Military
The military reported its best recruitment numbers in more than 15 years in 2025, according to the Pentagon. “In 2025, the department exceeded our annual active-duty recruitment accession goals… Read More
PoliticsNews
‘Stronger Than Ever Before’: 4 Highlights From Trump’s Speech Showcasing 2025 Accomplishments
President Donald Trump touted his 2025 accomplishments in a national address Wednesday night. “Tonight, after 11 months, our border is secure, inflation is stopped, wages… Read More
Commentary
Hegseth Did What Biden Called ‘Impossible’
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… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why Shrinking the US Army Undermines Peace Through Strength
The United States continuously monitors and engages with global conflicts and peacekeeping efforts in regions such as Gaza, Ukraine, Russia, Iran, China, North Korea, and… Read More
SecurityNews
Military Is Tossing ‘New Age Notions’ and Will Make Chaplain Corps ‘Great Again,’ Hegseth Announces
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has pledged to toss “New Age notions” in America’s Chaplain Corps and make the military body “great again.” “In recent decades, its role has been degraded in an… Read More
InternationalCommentary
What Do We Do About China?
The United States is confronting an existential threat—but not the kind defined by ships on the horizon or missiles in the air. The danger instead… Read More
Commentary
A Book, a Movie, and a Song to Finish 2025 Strong
As Americans prepare to celebrate Christmas and begin the new year, it’s worth reflecting on what the country lost and gained in 2025. Here is… Read More
Security Commentary
Victor Davis Hanson: What Has Hegseth Done Compared to Obama?
On this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc dissect the effort to impeach Secretary of War… Read More
SecurityNews
The Navy Declares War on Bureaucratic Inefficiency
The U.S. Navy publicly launched its new Rapid Capabilities Office, which is designed to improve the critical capabilities procurement process in a bid to ensure… Read More
SocietyNews
‘STUNNINGLY UNINFORMED’: Republican Slams Hegseth Scouting Memo
Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, a co-chair of the Congressional Scouting Caucus, told The Daily Signal that he is attempting to meet in person with Secretary… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The F-47: Next Generation Air Dominance
The next generation of air dominance will be arriving soon, as the Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase of the Next Generation Air Dominance program was awarded to Boeing in an… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Finland as a Leader in European Security
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland and Sweden swiftly applied for NATO membership. Shortly after, both countries were admitted into the alliance, and Finland and Sweden have since… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Three Cheers for the Pentagon’s Two-Step Narco-Boat Attack
All week long, I have tried to cry for the narco-terrorists who survived a U.S. military strike on their drug-laden boat, only to be snuffed… Read More
Security Commentary
Victor Davis Hanson: ‘They Weren’t Prisoners!’: Venezuela and the Second-Guessing of the Military
In this episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Sami Winc weigh our military actions against Venezuela and the… Read More
