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DHS Issues Terrorism Alert Amid U.S. Attack on Iran

DHS Issues Terrorism Alert Amid U.S. Attack on Iran

America is at a heightened risk of attacks after the U.S. bombed nuclear targets in Iran, Homeland Security said in a new terrorism advisory alert Sunday, pointing in particular to the possibility of a hacking incident. The notice said “hacktivists,” who are operating independently but with sympathy for Iran, and regime-connected hackers…

Israel Continuing ‘Waves’ of Strikes Against Iran

Israel Continuing ‘Waves’ of Strikes Against Iran

The Israeli Air Force on Sunday knocked out several missile launchers that were preparing to fire a barrage the day after American bombers destroyed multiple nuclear sites in Iran. The IAF jet fighters also struck warehouses in central Iran containing long-range surface-to-air Khorramshahr missiles, Israeli officials said on their Telegram social media page…

U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites: ‘Fordo Is Gone’

U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuclear Sites: ‘Fordo Is Gone’

American forces bombed three Iranian nuclear sites Saturday, President Trump said, marking the U.S. entry into another Middle East conflict as Washington joined Israel in an aggressive military campaign against Tehran. In a social media post, the president said the targets included the key Iranian nuclear site at Fordo…

Navy Meets 2025 Recruiting Goal Three Months Early

Navy Meets 2025 Recruiting Goal Three Months Early

The Navy said it is prepared to send 40,600 new sailors to Recruit Training Command at Great Lakes, Illinois, in September. “More qualified and motivated Americans than ever are stepping forward and answering the call to serve their country,” Navy Secretary John C. Phelan said…

Trump Extends TikTok Deadline a Third Time

Trump Extends TikTok Deadline a Third Time

President Trump has extended the deadline for the Chinese-owned app TikTok to divest its U.S. assets a third time since taking office in January. Mr. Trump posted Thursday on Truth Social the executive order he signed pushing the deadline an additional three months…

DHS Warns Smuggled Chinese Jammers Pose Growing Threat

DHS Warns Smuggled Chinese Jammers Pose Growing Threat

Chinese technology companies are smuggling electronic warfare gear into the United States, posing a danger to civil aviation and public safety, the Department of Homeland Security said in a warning notice. Smuggling of Chinese-made signal jammers into the country increased by 830% since 2021…

Trump Weighs 11th-Hour Decision for Military Strikes on Iran

Trump Weighs 11th-Hour Decision for Military Strikes on Iran

President Trump said Wednesday that he hadn’t decided whether to deploy the U.S. military to join Israel’s bombing campaign against Iranian military and nuclear sites, even as his administration moved more aircraft and other assets to the region in preparation for an attack…

Iranian Cyberattack Threat Alarms Security Experts

Iranian Cyberattack Threat Alarms Security Experts

Cybersecurity professionals are warning of an increased risk of hacks and digital attacks emanating from Iran that everyone needs to prepare for amid the escalating Israel-Iran war. Potential U.S. targets include critical infrastructure, American elected officials and media outlets, according to Theresa Payton, former White House chief information officer…

OP-ED: Why Greenland Matters to U.S. National Security

OP-ED: Why Greenland Matters to U.S. National Security

Greenland is an essential strategic partner in ensuring peace and security for Americans and Europeans. Located just 600 miles from the U.S. East Coast, Greenland’s geographical positioning, combined with its plethora of energy resources and critical minerals, makes it a geostrategic asset in our global defense architecture…

Republicans Launch Probe Into How USAGM Vetted Foreign Hires

Republicans Launch Probe Into How USAGM Vetted Foreign Hires

House Republicans launched an investigation Tuesday into how the U.S. Agency for Global Media vetted foreign nationals, including those from countries hostile to the U.S., and why senior agency officials awarded grants to entities with alleged conflicts of interest…

Open Letter to the President: Addressing Our Debt

Open Letter to the President: Addressing Our Debt

Dear President Trump: I voted for you in all three of your presidential campaigns. The first time, I cast my vote with cautious optimism. The third time, with enthusiasm. And I contributed financially to your campaign. You have achieved what few thought possible…

OP-ED: Believe Your Lying Eyes About the L.A. Riots

OP-ED: Believe Your Lying Eyes About the L.A. Riots

A battle of perceptions has been underway since rioting began on June 6 in Los Angeles over the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigrants. The footage of burning vehicles and people throwing concrete blocks from an overpass to smash police car windshields might lead viewers to conclude that the “peaceful protests” have not been so peaceful…

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Report Ties to Catholicism, But Few Practice Fully

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults Report Ties to Catholicism, But Few Practice Fully

Catholicism continues to cast a long shadow across American life, with 47% of U.S. adults saying they have some connection to the Church, according to a newly released Pew Research Center survey. While 1 in 5 Americans identify as Catholic by religion, many more report looser associations…

Israel Launches Fresh Wave of Strikes in Iran

Israel Launches Fresh Wave of Strikes in Iran

Israel’s military campaign against Iran expanded dramatically Monday with a wave of strikes pounding central Tehran. One strike destroyed the state-run television headquarters, a central apparatus of the Iranian regime’s tight control over information broadcast within the Islamic republic…

Trump to Leave G7 Earlier Than Expected

Trump to Leave G7 Earlier Than Expected

President Trump decided to leave the Group of Seven summit Monday night, a day earlier than scheduled, and return to Washington due to the escalating war between Israel and Iran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Mr. Trump’s abrupt departure from the gathering in Canada was “because of what’s going on in the Middle East”…

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