Morgan Phillips

China 9 hours ago

US could burn through key missiles in 'a week' if war with China erupts, top security expert warns

Defense expert warns U.S. could run out of missiles in a week during Taiwan conflict as China builds military on "wartime footing" while America lags.

Pentagon News & Events 1 day ago

Congress moves to block Pentagon from cutting US troops in Europe and South Korea

Congress limits Pentagon's ability to reduce troops in Europe below 76,000 and South Korea below 28,500 in new defense bill, easing allied concerns.

Pentagon News & Events 1 day ago

Congress unveils $900B defense bill targeting China with tech bans, investment crackdown, US troop pay raise

Congress passes $900B defense bill targeting China with new investment restrictions, military technology bans, and 4% pay raise for troops nationwide.

National Security 4 days ago

Trump rewrites national security playbook as mass migration overtakes terrorism as top US threat

Trump administration releases new national security strategy shifting focus from Middle East terrorism to Western Hemisphere threats and border security.

Pentagon 5 days ago

IG: Hegseth broke Pentagon rules using Signal to share strike details, though no classified info was released

The Pentagon inspector general found War Secretary Pete Hegseth violated policy by sharing strike details on the Signal app, creating operational security risks.

Pentagon 5 days ago

Hegseth did not issue 'kill them all' order during Venezuela strikes, admiral tells Congress

Adm. Mitch Bradley denies War Secretary Pete Hegseth gave "kill them all" order after counter-narcotics strike that killed survivors.

Pentagon News & Events 5 days ago

Did a military lawyer witness the Venezuela 'double tap' boat strike? Experts say one should have

Legal experts call Pentagon's 'double tap' strike on shipwrecked survivors a textbook war crime, questioning military lawyer's role in operation.

Pentagon 5 days ago

Hegseth 'acted within authority' by using Signal for Houthi strikes, top Armed Services Republican says

Pentagon inspector general releases report on Trump officials using Signal app to share classified Yemen strike details, sparking security concerns.

White House 5 days ago

As Trump’s standoff with Maduro deepens, experts warn the next move may force a showdown

Experts warned Trump's Caribbean military deployment diverts critical resources, as Venezuela crisis tests the limits of diplomatic pressure tactics.

Politics 5 days ago

Americans want US to lead globally but doubt military can win major wars overseas, survey finds

A new Reagan Institute survey reveals Americans want stronger global leadership but question military readiness, with only 49% confident in the armed forces.

Immigration December 2

State Department yanks visas from Mexican executives in migrant smuggling crackdown

State Department revokes visas for Mexican airline executives accused of helping smuggling networks transport migrants to the U.S. border in major crackdown.

Africa December 2

Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians

Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.

Russia December 2

High-stakes US push for Ukraine peace meets hard limits in Moscow

Putin holds key to Ukraine peace as Trump envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Moscow for crucial talks following weekend negotiations on 19-point proposal.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 1

US escalation with Maduro halts deportation flights to Venezuela

Venezuela halts deportation flights as Trump escalates military pressure on Maduro government, ending key cooperation between Washington and Caracas.

Venezuelan Political Crisis December 1

Lawmakers skeptical of alleged Hegseth kill orders in Venezuela — but issue stark warning

Congress launches bipartisan probe into the Trump administration's controversial Caribbean drug strikes after reports allege Pete Hegseth ordered killing survivors.

North America November 29

Inside NORAD’s holiday command: How the same team that tracks Santa guards North America

NORAD's Santa tracker uses military radar and satellites protecting North America to follow Santa's Christmas Eve journey in a nearly 70-year tradition.

Pentagon November 25

Inside the legal peril for Mark Kelly and fellow Democrats over the ‘illegal orders’ controversy

While the lawmakers behind the video framed the appeal as a defense of the Constitution, military legal codes make clear that refusing orders can carry devastating penalties.

Russia November 25

Trump pushes peace in Europe, pressure in the Americas — inside the two-front gamble

U.S. pursues peace talks in Europe while building largest Caribbean military presence in decades, targeting Venezuela's powerful Cartel de los Soles.

Mark Kelly November 24

Pentagon threatens to court-martial Democratic senator over 'refuse illegal orders' video

The Pentagon has launched a review into Sen. Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.), after he posted a video telling service members to “refuse illegal orders."

China November 24

From Mojave to Beijing: how America quietly conceded the rare earth race

How China gained control of 90% of rare-earth refining while the U.S. abandoned Mountain Pass mine, creating dangerous dependence on a strategic rival.

Saudi Arabia November 23

Vindman’s call to release Trump-MBS transcript reopens old questions in US-Saudi relationship

Trump grants Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally status as crown prince pledges nearly $1 trillion in U.S. investments, creating new defense partnerships.

Emmanuel Macron November 22

Trump’s ‘America First’ collides with Macron’s ‘Europe First’ in face-off over Western dominance

Macron and Trump's complex relationship mixes rivalry with diplomacy as France pushes for European independence from U.S. influence in defense and foreign policy.

Ukraine November 19

Army secretary lands in Kyiv with Trump's next move in Russia-Ukraine war

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll arrived in Kyiv on a fact-finding mission as the U.S. pushes new peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Driscoll plans to meet with Zelenskyy.

State Department November 19

Rubio orders restitution for hundreds of staffers denied promotions under Biden DEI rule

State Department provides restitution to 295 employees denied promotions under Biden's DEI standards, offering pay increases and commendations under Rubio.

China November 18

Trump leaves world guessing after labeling Maduro a terrorist, hinting at talks with Venezuela

Trump keeps the world guessing on Venezuela, calling Maduro a terrorist while hinting at potential talks in the latest example of his unpredictable foreign policy approach.

China November 18

Ex-officials could get lifetime bans from lobbying for China, Russia under new bipartisan push

Texas Republicans John Cornyn and August Pfluger propose bipartisan bills to revoke security clearances and ban defense officials from lobbying for China, Russia.

China November 17

China military reaches 'war footing' with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems

China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching "war footing," according to new congressional report on military buildup.

Nicki Minaj November 17

Rapper Nicki Minaj and UN ambassador join voices against Christian persecution in Nigeria

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz teams up with rapper Nicki Minaj to address Christian persecution in Nigeria in an unexpected collaboration that's making headlines.

China November 17

China’s energy siege of Taiwan could cripple US supply chains, report warns

China may conquer Taiwan through energy blockade and gray-zone tactics rather than military invasion, new defense study reveals. Beijing's strategy targets fuel imports.

Air And Space November 16

Skies at stake: Inside the US-China race for air dominance

China's missile strategy targets U.S. air bases while America bets on stealth technology. Pacific air dominance no longer guaranteed as military gap narrows rapidly.