Flawed defense system puts US military preparedness at risk in upcoming conflicts
Challenges in U.S. Defense Readiness During World War II, the United States turned to innovation to tackle significant industrial hurdles, ultimately creating the war machinery that was crucial for allied victory. This spirit carried through the Cold War, but in the last three decades, progress appears to have stalled. Today, a troubling reality looms: the […]
Congress needs to eliminate DEI before it undermines our military preparedness.
In June, the Army announced that it had surpassed its target of bringing 61,000 new recruits on board, with four months still left in 2025. There’s been a notable increase in female enlistment too. Each military branch seems to be revitalizing its spirit, likely reinvigorated by the leadership of President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegses. […]
Florida passes law for permanent tax exemptions for disaster preparedness.
Florida Enacts Permanent Sales Tax Exemption for Emergency Supplies Starting July 1, shoppers in Florida will be able to save on emergency supplies without waiting for hurricane season. Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a tax relief bill that makes sales tax exemptions for disaster preparedness items a permanent fixture. This initiative is part of a […]
Republican lawmakers raise concerns about America’s preparedness for possible drone strikes
House Republicans Seek Clarity on Drone Defense Measures A coalition of House Republicans is pressing for information on how the U.S. plans to safeguard domestic assets in case of a possible attack. They’ve reached out to the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to get an update on the countermeasures […]
Taiwan demonstrates military preparedness in Ocean Day exercise in response to China’s threats
Taiwanese Coast Guards Conduct Military Training Taiwan’s coast guard and military units recently showcased their capabilities during the “Sea Day” exercises in the southern city of Kaohsiung, amidst rising tensions from China. This event took place in a region where President William Lai was present. While it was officially presented as a demonstration of search […]
Congress should focus on emergency preparedness instead of industry delays.
During my time in Congress, which includes my experience as the Orlando Police Chief, I’ve learned that even the most promising ideas often require time to become law. Some legislation can move swiftly, while others may take years of negotiation. That’s just how democratic governance works. What’s important is to keep pushing for progress and […]
Russian attacks near Ukrainian nuclear infrastructure heighten scrutiny of Kyiv’s preparedness
This winter, Moscow's new attack on Ukraine's power infrastructure has strengthened scrutiny of Ukraine's Ministry of Energy, which did not protect the most important energy facilities in the country near the nuclear power plant. Despite more than a year of warning that the site is vulnerable to potential Russian attacks, the Ministry of Energy failed […]
‘Of Course’ Trump Was Right to Call Out Lack of Preparedness
Starring former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso Real Time with Bill Maher On Friday, he warned cities to be smart about rebuilding after devastating wildfires, pointing out that Donald Trump was right to criticize officials for a lack of brush removal policies. Caruso, who ran as a Republican but lost the mayoral race to […]
Newsom Attempts To Shift Blame Of Lackluster Wildfire Preparedness To Local Leaders: ‘What Happened?’
California Governor Gavin Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass tour the Pacific Palisades downtown business district as the Palisades Fire continues to burn on January 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf9:39am – Sunday, January 12, 2025 California Governor Gavin Newsom recently tried to deflect responsibility […]
Back-to-back hurricanes in Florida show importance of preparedness
tampa, florida — Some areas of Florida's Gulf Coast, central and eastern Florida are back in recovery mode after Hurricane Milton made landfall late Wednesday night. Although the damage was widespread, the damage was not as severe as many had feared, as the Milton did not make landfall in Tampa Bay. Throughout the week leading […]