Category: National Security & Defense
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Representatives Propose SOAR Act to Secure US Airspace from Foreign Surveillance Drones
Representatives Dave Joyce (R., Ohio) and Jake Auchincloss (D., Mass.) have proposed a bill, the Securing Our Airspace from Reconnaissance (SOAR) Act, to prevent foreign surveillance by banning the use of federal funds to buy or operate drones from foreign entities. The SOAR Act aims to address potential threats posed by foreign-made drones by prohibiting…
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Why the Navy Should Cease Construction of San Antonio-Class LPDs
As Congress considers the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the future of the Navy’s amphibious force, specifically the San Antonio-class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) ships, is a topic of great debate. Some argue that due to increasing costs, the LPDs should be reduced in complexity and size or have the construction timeline stretched to…
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Lawmakers and Residents Oppose Battery Plant in Michigan Over CCP Concerns
A group of lawmakers and residents in Big Rapids, Mich. are opposing the construction of a battery plant despite the promise of thousands of local jobs. While environmental concerns are one reason for the opposition, the underlying issue is that Gotion Inc., the California-based company behind the plant, is owned by a Chinese firm with…
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Why the Alleged UFO Disclosure Should be Taken with a Grain of Salt
Prominent individuals on the political right, including self-identified UFO enthusiasts such as Matt Walsh and Tucker Carlson, have been hyping up the alleged disclosure of a secret government program to recover crashed alien spacecraft by an intelligence-community insider. However, this claim bears an ominous similarity to previous well-documented misinformation campaigns by the government to discredit…
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The Pitfalls of Biden’s Iran Deal: A Short-Sighted Attempt at Appeasement
As a senior national-security official, imagine a revolutionary foreign power that has worked for decades to undermine American strength and alliances in a critical region. It is the world’s largest sponsor of terrorism, has funded and directed proxy forces that have killed and maimed U.S. personnel, and aims to drive the United States from its…
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China and Cuba Reportedly Reach Secret Agreement to Build Major Spy Station
China has reportedly reached a secret agreement with Cuba to build a major new spy station on the island, according to the Wall Street Journal. The eavesdropping facility, located roughly 100 miles from Florida, would allow Chinese intelligence services to intercept electronic communications throughout the southeastern U.S., where many military bases are located, and monitor…
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Why the United States Needs a Pacific NATO to Combat the Chinese Threat
In 1949, President Harry Truman delivered a historic speech at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. announcing the formation of NATO to combat the Soviet threat. Today, the preeminence of NATO remains as Russia attempts to assert its imperial ambitions in eastern Ukraine. Similarly, a bold and far-reaching vision is needed to stave…
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President Biden’s Deal with Iran: Abandoning Israel and Other American Allies?
President Biden, 80, is among the last of the Democrats from a generation that was supportive of Israel. Other members of this group include Bill Clinton (76), Nancy Pelosi (83), and Steny Hoyer (84). They grew up during the 1940s and 1950s, witnessed the wars of 1956, 1967, and 1973, and saw Yasser Arafat lead…
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Lawmakers and Residents Fight Against Chinese-Owned Battery Plant in Michigan
A group of lawmakers and residents in Big Rapids, Michigan are fighting to halt the construction of a battery plant that proponents say would create thousands of local jobs. The $2 billion plant has faced objections regarding its environmental impact, but one of the opponents’ underlying concerns is that Gotion Inc., the California-based company seeking…
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Claims of Secret Government Program to Recover Crashed Alien Spacecraft Circulate
For over a week, claims of a secret government program to recover crashed alien spacecraft have been circulating. The claims were made by an intelligence-community insider, David Grusch, and have been embraced by popular right-wing media figures and self-identified UFO enthusiasts. However, some have pointed out that the claims bear an ominous similarity to previous…