The U.S. Has an Advantage in Africa. Will It Use It Against China?
US-China Competition: The Importance of Africa When Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping met in Beijing recently, many were focused on issues like tariffs, Taiwan, and technology. That makes sense. Yet, if you want to grasp the real long-term rivalry between the U.S. and China, it’s crucial to look about 7,000 miles south—towards Africa. Africa is […]
Pressure Increases on Mexican President as a Third Official Turns Over to U.S. Facing Drug Charges
Mexican Government’s Stance Amid U.S. Drug Cartel Investigations President Claudia Sheinbaum and her administration are asserting that there’s no proof from the U.S. government implicating Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and nine of his aides in connections to the Sinaloa Cartel. Notably, three of the officials have reportedly crossed into the United States to surrender. […]
U.S. Mint Launches 2026 Semiquincentennial Coins into Space
Launch of Commemorative Coins to the ISS A set of 2,026 coins marking the 250th anniversary of the United States was launched on Friday via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a mission to the International Space Station. The coins were lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force […]
U.S. and Nigerian Forces Eliminate Key ISIS Leader in Africa, Says Trump
U.S. and Nigerian Forces Take Down ISIS Commander President Donald Trump announced that Abu Bilal Al Minuki, who held the position of second-in-command for ISIS globally, was killed in an operation conducted by American and Nigerian forces targeting this prominent terrorist in northeastern Africa. Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed the news of his death. […]
Mexican General Listed in Cartel Charges Has Turned Himself in to U.S. Authorities
Former Mexican Official Surrenders to U.S. Authorities A former Mexican government official, previously charged for alleged connections to the Sinaloa Cartel, has turned himself in to U.S. authorities this week. He is a retired general and was the public security secretary in Sinaloa. Mexico’s Security Cabinet announced that General Gerardo Merida Sánchez surrendered to U.S. […]
U.S. and Nigerian troops successfully eliminate ISIS’ second-in-command in Nigeria
U.S. and Nigerian Forces Collaborate to Eliminate ISIS Leader On May 15, 2026, President Donald Trump announced the successful joint operation between U.S. and Nigerian troops that resulted in the death of Abu Bilal Al Minuki, identified as the world leader of ISIS and its second-in-command. In his post on Truth Social, Trump mentioned, “Tonight, […]
Iran Gets Anxious as China and the U.S. Unite on the Strait of Hormuz
Following President Donald Trump’s trip to China this week, Tehran’s leadership made some unusual claims about being the “guardian of security” in the Strait of Hormuz. This declaration comes even as terrorist attacks on commercial vessels persist, blocking crucial navigation through this key waterway. Iran’s recent statements and its surprising hesitation to take responsibility for […]
U.S. streets and waterways have seen a 34% reduction in litter since 2020, according to a study.
America’s Litter Reduction Progress The state of cleanliness in America is on the upswing. According to Keep America Beautiful, litter on U.S. roads and waterways has fallen by 34% since 2020. Yet, there remains a staggering 35 billion pieces of trash across the nation, as highlighted in the 2026 National Garbage Survey. “This decline demonstrates […]
Authorities Arrest Iranian-Linked Terror Leader in Scheme Aimed at U.S. Jewish Locations
Federal officials have charged a commander from an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia with orchestrating extensive attacks against Americans and Jews. This included nearly two dozen operations abroad before a plot targeting a major synagogue in Manhattan and various Jewish institutions in California and Arizona was thwarted. It was announced on Friday that Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood […]
Barcelo: ‘The U.S. Needs to Discover How to Rebuild’ to Compete with China
T1 Energy CEO Advocates for U.S. Manufacturing Revitalization During a recent event titled “Harnessing the Power of America,” CEO of T1 Energy, Dan Barcello, emphasized the need for the U.S. to reacquaint itself with the art of construction. He believes this is crucial as the nation looks to expand its advanced manufacturing and energy sectors, […]