The optics war: Democrats renominate, Republicans recalibrate
Politics and elections are about appearances, and while the Democrats may have made some changes to their appearances recently by propelling Vice President Harris into the running to become the Democratic presidential nominee, the Republicans have also made some appearances recently. It’s no secret that House Republicans are struggling to govern. They have historically struggled […]
Congressional Panel Finds that U.S. Military Is ‘Not Prepared’ for War
The report said “great powers” such as Russia and China pose the “greatest threat” to the US, with China “outnumbering” the US and leaving the US military “unprepared” for a major war. A report released in July by the National Defense Strategy Commission said: reveal The United States currently faces the “most serious and most […]
Ukraine war briefing: US to send $1.7bn in military aid to Ukraine, officials say | Ukraine
The United States will send Ukraine $1.7 billion in military aid, officials said Monday, including an array of weapons for air defense systems, artillery, mortars and anti-tank and anti-ship missiles.The Associated Press reports that the package includes $1.5 billion in funding for long-term contracts through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and $200 million in immediate […]
US Military ‘Not Prepared’ To Fight In A Major War, Congressional Panel Warns
A new study by a congressional committee says the US military is no longer “prepared” to fight a major war. The threats facing the United States are the “gravest and most challenging” in a century, yet the U.S. defense infrastructure is ill-equipped to meet them. according to The criticism comes in response to a National […]
Biden administration says it has replenished strategic oil reserve after Russia war drawdown
The Biden administration said it was replenishing 180 million barrels of oil it had drawn from the Strategic National Petroleum Reserve in response to soaring prices after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Energy Department announced purchases of 4.65 million barrels on Friday, bringing total purchases since the 2022 cuts to more than 40 million barrels. […]
Italy, China announce 3-year industrial cooperation plan as EU-China trade war fears loom
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Beijing and announced that Italy and China had signed a three-year action plan to implement past agreements and experiment with new forms of cooperation. Meloni is seeking to improve relations between the two countries after withdrawing from China’s Belt and Road Initiative amid growing fears of a trade war […]
War veteran’s campaign unleashes on Dem opponent after top aide’s ‘disgusting’ smear of his military book
First appeared on FOX: The campaign of Sam Brown, a veteran running for U.S. Senate in Nevada, is fighting back against accusations of “fraud” from a campaign staffer for his Democratic opponent and a Nevada Democrat for selling a book about Brown’s recovery from a near-fatal injury suffered in the Iraq War. “Don’t worry, Sam. […]
Trump can end Ukraine war, Secret Service is not underfunded and other commentary
Foreign Ministry: Trump can end the Ukraine war Experts claim that if re-elected, Donald Trump “will cut off aid to Ukraine, cede territory, negotiate directly with Vladimir Putin and impose a disgraceful ‘peace’ on the country.” Observes David J. Urban and Mike Pompeo of The Wall Street JournalBut there is “no evidence” that this is […]
Live Israel-Hamas War updates: Netanyahu plans Mar-a-lago visit Friday | LiveNOW from FOX
One day after his meetings with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin … source
Don’t expect too much from the Afghanistan War Commission
Last week, a bipartisan Afghanistan War Committee At its first public hearing since its establishment in 2021, foreign policy thought leaders testified about the origins of the conflict and the importance of reexamination. It was a solemn and noble undertaking, based on George Santayana’s famous dictum that “those who cannot remember the past are doomed […]