Morgan Phillips

Afghanistan 1 day ago

Trump: ‘We don’t run from anybody’ in blasting Biden over Afghanistan withdrawal

Trump accuses Biden of leaving military equipment behind during Afghanistan withdrawal, calling it an "embarrassment" while claiming different approach.

North Carolina 1 day ago

Trump honors special forces behind Maduro capture at Fort Bragg as global tensions escalate

Trump visits Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to honor special operations forces who allegedly captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Operation Absolute Resolve earlier in 2026.

US Energy 1 day ago

How Trump’s order to have the military buy coal would actually work

President Donald Trump says the military will start "buying a lot of coal," but his executive order faces Pentagon procurement rules and congressional funding limits.

Voter Fraud Concerns 2 days ago

5th Circuit upholds Texas' ban on paid ballot harvesting, overturning lower court

A Texas ballot harvesting law was upheld by a federal appeals court after the 5th Circuit reversed a lower court ruling that blocked the 2021 election measure.

China 2 days ago

US lawmakers warn Taiwan to ‘meet the moment’ as China stages invasion-style drills

Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers warn Taiwan's political gridlock over defense spending could undermine deterrence as China escalates military pressure.

Latin America 3 days ago

Western Hemisphere defense chiefs convene after border drone scare prompts airspace closure

Top U.S. military leaders hosted over 30 nations in Washington to strengthen Western Hemisphere security cooperation and address growing regional threats.

Drones 3 days ago

US military shot down party balloon near El Paso after drone suspicion, official says

A U.S. official says the military shot down a party balloon near El Paso, Texas, after initially suspecting it was a foreign drone, prompting a temporary airspace closure.

Justice Department 4 days ago

DOJ signals crackdown on synagogue protesters using abortion clinic statute

The Justice Department expanded civil rights enforcement against protesters accused of disrupting religious worship using recent synagogue cases as a legal model.

Russia 4 days ago

Battered in Ukraine, Russia races to rearm — but questions linger over its military strength

Estonia intelligence assessment reveals Russia rebuilding military for long-term conflict despite massive Ukraine losses, shifting to mass production.

Iran 4 days ago

Iran draws missile red line as analysts warn Tehran is stalling US talks

Iran rejects U.S. demands to negotiate ballistic missile program as tensions escalate across Middle East despite ongoing diplomatic talks in Oman.

China 5 days ago

Rubio blasts China over 'unjust and tragic' 20-year sentence for Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai

Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence "unjust" as Hong Kong convicts the 78-year-old democracy activist under national security law.

Defense Spending & Budget News February 6

Trump overhauls US arms sales to favor key allies, protect American weapons production

President Donald Trump signed ab executive order reshaping U.S. arms sales strategy, leveraging $300 billion in defense sales to prioritize allies and boost production.

Africa February 6

Nigeria’s first lady says US strikes were a ‘blessing,' welcomes collaboration with Trump

Nigeria's First Lady is seeking a stronger U.S. partnership against terrorism as lawmakers debate ongoing violence affecting Christian communities nationwide.

Russia February 6

No limits, no inspections: US and Russia face post–New START era as Trump pushes new nuclear deal

Nuclear treaty between U.S. and Russia has expired, leaving world's largest arsenals uncapped as Trump demands new deal and Moscow warns agreement "impossible."

China February 5

House Republicans sound alarm over CCP-linked fake research threatening US taxpayer-funded science

House Republicans warn Chinese "paper mills" may be flooding U.S. science with fake research, potentially compromising taxpayer-funded programs and grants.

Russia February 4

World enters uncharted era as US-Russia nuclear treaty expires, opening door to fastest arms race in decades

The New START treaty expires, ending nuclear arms limits between the U.S. and Russia for the first time in more than 50 years. There are no inspections and no caps on arsenals.

Iran February 4

Trump’s Iran threats face ‘Obama red line’ test as White House pivots to diplomacy

Trump threatens Iran with military action while pursuing diplomatic talks. Recent drone shootdowns escalate tensions as diplomatic summit approaches.

Pentagon February 4

Pentagon watchdog warns drone incursions require 'immediate attention' at US military bases

Pentagon report reveals military bases face daily drone incursions but lack clear authority to respond effectively, exposing critical security gaps.

Donald Trump February 4

What replaced USAID? Inside the Trump administration’s global health overhaul

Trump administration shifts billions in global health aid from USAID to State Department control through new comprehensive "America First" strategy.

China February 3

South American leader defies Trump's ‘Donroe Doctrine’ in bold China pivot toward Xi

Uruguayan President Orsi reportedly defies Trump's "Donroe Doctrine" by signing key trade deals with China's Xi Jinping in historic Beijing meeting.

Venezuelan Political Crisis February 2

Sanctioned Russian jet touches down in Cuba, echoing secret flights before Maduro's ouster

Russian cargo plane reportedly lands at Cuban military base amid escalating U.S.-Cuba tensions and Trump's national emergency declaration over Havana.

Homeland Security January 30

Inside ICE’s ‘wartime’ hiring surge doubling the force as critics warn of militarized policing

ICE's "wartime recruitment" campaign uses military imagery and tactical messaging to hire thousands of new agents, drawing criticism from some former officials.

Iran January 30

Trump says Iran already has US terms as military strike clock ticks

Iran offers to discuss nuclear program with U.S. "on an equal footing" as Washington deploys warships to Middle East amid growing diplomatic tensions.

China January 29

US allies edge closer to Beijing as critics warn China is gaining leverage over Washington

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on Canada after Prime Minister Carney announces trade deal with China, escalating tensions as allies defy U.S. pressure.

Marco Rubio January 28

US moves fast to reopen Venezuela embassy after yearslong freeze

U.S. to very quickly reopen Venezuela embassy after diplomatic break since 2019, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces to Senate Foreign Relations committee.

ISIS News & Updates January 28

After Trump declared ISIS defeated, US faces new test as detainees move amid Syria power shift

ISIS reportedly grows to 10,000 fighters as U.S. transfers detainees from Syria to Iraq amid Kurdish security collapse and regional instability.

Iran January 27

US deports 3 former Iranian Guard members amid rising tensions with Tehran

The Department of Homeland Security deported three Iranian nationals with alleged terrorism ties as former Revolutionary Guard members, escalating tensions with Iran.

Venezuelan Political Crisis January 26

Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez snaps at Washington, declares ‘enough’ of US influence

Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodríguez rebukes U.S. interference, telling Washington to stop giving "orders" to Venezuelan politicians amid tensions.

Pentagon January 26

Pentagon warns future wars may hit US soil as 'direct military threats' grow

Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy prioritizes homeland defense over overseas missions, warning that future wars may hit U.S. soil directly.

NATO January 26

Trump’s NATO warning pushes Europe to face the cost of defending itself

Trump's NATO challenges push European defense spending pledges, but analysts say continent still lacks command experience to operate independently.