August 21, 2025

Device searches hit record high at US border

Searches of electronic devices by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have hit a record high, data released by the agency shows. Between April and June, searches at the U.S. border of devices such as cell phones and laptops rose by nearly 17% over the previous high for a three-month period.  Officers searched 14,899 devices […]

August 21, 2025

ICE may soon have its own fleet for deportation flights: Report

Instead of relying on charter flights, the Department of Homeland Security is considering using its own airplanes to carry out deportations. A former immigration official said the change could double the number of people removed from the United States. NBC News reported that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is leading the effort and working to secure […]

August 21, 2025

Xi Jinping reinforces party control in rare Tibet visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare trip to Tibet this week, using public events and meetings to press for tighter Communist Party control and closer alignment with party policy across the Himalayan region that’s of great economic and strategic importance to Beijing. State media said Xi arrived in Lhasa on Wednesday and was greeted […]

August 21, 2025

Ukrainian arrested in Italy over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

German authorities confirmed the arrest of a Ukrainian suspect in Italy linked to the 2022 Nord Stream explosions. Prosecutors called it a breakthrough in a case that has long obscured who ordered the sabotage of the pipelines. Who was arrested? According to Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office, the suspect — identified as Serhii K. — was […]

August 20, 2025

Phones out, learning in: New Alabama law changes school culture

The buzz of cell phones is absent from Alabama classrooms this fall. A new statewide ban on devices during class is shifting the focus back to teachers and lessons, and educators say the difference is already showing. “Taking phones out of schools is really transforming the environment. It’s transforming the culture, because now kids are […]

August 20, 2025

Feds to investigate fatal Florida crash involving non-English speaking trucker

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced a new investigation into the semitruck crash in Florida that killed three people. Harjinder Singh faces numerous charges, including vehicular homicide and immigration violations. New investigation Duffy said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has launched an investigation into Singh as well as White Hawk Carriers Inc., the […]

August 20, 2025

Trump administration revokes security clearances for 37 intelligence officials

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard announced that President Trump has revoked security clearances for 37 intelligence officials. In a memo posted to her X account, Gabbard said the intelligence officials are accused of “politicizing or weaponizing intelligence” to advance partisan agendas rather than serving national security interests. “Being entrusted with a security clearance is […]

August 20, 2025

Exploring the strategic edge of airburst munitions: Weapon of the Week

As warfare evolves, so does the need for precision and adaptability in weapons systems. American Rheinmetall is developing advanced airburst munitions designed to meet the demands of modern combat, offering solutions for both the U.S. Army and Navy. Joe Chan, senior vice president of business development and sales at American Rheinmetall Munitions, recently discussed the […]

August 20, 2025

Beyond the headlines: On the border with the US Army

The U.S. military has expanded its presence along the southern border, deploying thousands of troops to support border enforcement efforts in what officials have described as a critical national defense mission. Approximately 8,500 personnel from every branch of the armed forces were assigned to Joint Task Force–Southern Border under an emergency declaration issued by former President Donald […]