SecurityNews
Obese Americans Pose Growing Risk to National Security
A new study says a growing threat to national security doesn’t involve China, Russia, or the Middle East: It’s American obesity. Of the 7 out… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Fighting Spirit of the US Navy
Oct. 13 marked the 243rd birthday of the United States Navy. The Navy has grown and evolved dramatically from that first “swift sailing vessel” of… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
Podcast: Sen. Joni Ernst on Kavanaugh and US Military Strength
On today’s Columbus Day edition of the show, we feature an interview with Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, about the military, Syria, trade, and Judge Brett Kavanaugh…. Read More
LawAnalysis
Why Iowa’s Joni Ernst Is Supporting Kavanaugh
Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, visited The Heritage Foundation to talk about Thursday’s release of the 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength. Prior to her speech,… Read More
SecurityNews
Rating of US Military Strength as ‘Marginal’ Is Worrisome, Sen. Joni Ernst Says
The military strength of the United States is rated as only marginal in a new report from The Heritage Foundation, and the first female combat… Read More
SecurityCommentary
As Congress Rebuilds the Military, Tracking Progress Is Vital
In recent years, perhaps no one has felt the pinch of budget cuts more than the U.S. military. Though Congress must remain responsible stewards of… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Why Low-Yield Nuclear Warheads Are Critical to Preventing Nuclear War
Last month, Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., introduced a bill that if approved would stop the administration’s plans to modify select warheads on submarine-launched ballistic missiles… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Trump and Congress Just Gave the Military a Big Boost
The military can celebrate some great news this weekend. On Friday, President Donald Trump signed the appropriations package that provides funding for the 2019 defense… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Air Force Is Turning 71. Here’s How Far It’s Come.
Tuesday, Sept. 18 is the 71st anniversary of the founding of the United States Air Force. As the youngest of the four branches of the… Read More
SecurityNews
NATO Chief Credits Trump for Allies’ Boosting Defense Spending, Rules Out Naming HQ for McCain
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says allies are stepping up in their commitments to defense spending, and gives some of the credit to President Donald Trump…. Read More
Health CareCommentary
If This Group Loses Funding, Health Emergencies Will Get a Lot Worse
Reducing inefficiency in government is always good, and reducing the size of government organizations generally promotes efficiency. But not always. In some cases, cuts hurt… Read More
SecurityNews
Daily Signal Podcast: Friday, Aug. 17
We discuss Space Force with The Heritage Foundation’s John Venable. We also chat about “Crazy Rich Asians,” the new romantic comedy in theaters this weekend,… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Army Futures Command Will Give the Army an Opportunity to Become a World-Class Innovator
The Army issued an order in June establishing an Army Futures Command, and last month it selected Austin, Texas, as the location for its headquarters. Establishment… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The Earliest Signing of the NDAA in 40 Years Is a Giant Step in Rebuilding the Military
With President Donald Trump’s signature Monday at Fort Drum, New York, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2019 will be… Read More
SecurityCommentary
America’s Often-Neglected Armed Service Celebrates Its 103rd Birthday
With the Coast Guard celebrating its 103rd birthday on Saturday, Aug. 4, now is a perfect time to honor one of the most versatile armed… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Our Pilots Deserve Absolute Air Superiority. They Need the F-35.
America’s history is filled with far too many instances where our military personnel were forced to rely on extraordinary bravery and sacrifice to make up… Read More
SecurityCommentary
NDAA Will Give Military Critical Boost in 2019
The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, as approved in conference and passed by the House on July 26, will continue… Read More
SecurityNews
Michigan State Football Star’s Next Uniform Will Be USAF’s, Not NFL’s
Many college football players dream of achieving fame and fortune in the NFL, but Jalen Watts-Jackson, a star defensive back who made the Michigan State… Read More
SecurityCommentary
The 2019 NDAA Provides Some Important New Authorities to Modernize the US Military
The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which is the reconciliation of earlier House and Senate versions, is good news for… Read More
SocietyNews
Fallen Navy SEAL’s Parents Forgive Teen Arrested for Destroying Their Son’s Memorial
The parents of fallen Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy said that they forgive the teen who was arrested on Friday for smashing their son’s… Read More
SecurityNews
Lawmakers Suggest Lawsuit-Happy Environmentalists Help China, Hurt National Security
Environmental advocacy groups that take the Defense Department to court appear to operate as foreign agents working to help China and undermine the U.S. Navy… Read More
SecurityNews
Amputee Veteran Criticizes Sacha Baron Cohen for Disrespecting Military Veterans: ‘How Degrading Can You Be?’
Marine veteran and double amputee Johnny Joey Jones ripped comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen on “Fox & Friends” Friday for disguising himself as a… Read More
SecurityNews
On Russian Gas and NATO Military Spending, Trump and Ukraine See Eye to Eye
KYIV, Ukraine—This week in Brussels, U.S. President Donald Trump pushed for NATO members to both boost their military spending and reduce their spending on Russian… Read More
SecurityNews
Watch US-Led NATO Forces Prepare to Defend Eastern Europe From Russia
This summer, the U.S. military led two NATO exercises in the Baltics—Trojan Footprint and Saber Strike. Altogether, the two exercises marked a new era of conventional military threats, which… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Congress Needs to Make Changes to the Final NDAA
Before Congress sends the final 2019 National Defense Authorization Act legislation to President Donald Trump, lawmakers should improve upon certain areas. In June, the House… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Celebrating the Spirit of July Fourth With the Marines
The Independence Day celebration on the National Mall is always a big, crowded event with music, celebrities, and fireworks and artillery being fired off along… Read More
SecurityFeature
With the Russian Threat in Mind, NATO Prepares for a Different Kind of War
SKRUNDA-1, Latvia—On June 13, the sounds of gunfire and controlled detonations thundered within the abandoned apartment blocks at this former Soviet radar station about 90… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Done Right, Trump’s Space Force Would Put the US on Top
President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon on Monday to create a sixth branch of the U.S. military—the fifth within the Department of Defense—to be known… Read More
InternationalCommentary
70 Years Ago, America Won Its First Fight Against Communism Without Firing a Shot
Two weeks ago, on June 6, we commemorated D-Day—the start of the land battle to free Europe from Nazi tyranny. On Thursday, we celebrate another… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Here’s a Smarter Way to Stand With European Allies Against Russia
Russia has re-emerged as a pernicious threat to Europe in recent years. It’s all the more vital for the U.S. to stand up for European… Read More
