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Sen. Rand Paul: 'Wouldn't surprise me' if John Bolton is behind Ukraine leaks Republican Senator Rand Paul reacts to a new report suggesting President Trump...

RFE/RL’s Full Interview With U.S. National-Security Adviser John Bolton On Iran, Ukraine, and Russia

U.S. national-security adviser John Bolton sat down for an interview with RFE/RL's Olena Removska on August 27 in Kyiv. Bolton told her that Iran...

28 Republican AGs Say Ending Ammo Sales at Missouri Plant Could Harm National Security

AG of 28 states are demanding Biden ignore a request to investigate the Lake City Army Ammunition plant’s policy of selling 5.56 mm rifle ammunition to civilians.

Pentagon Officials Acknowledge Uncertainty in Defending Against Hypersonic Missiles

U.S. DOD is seeking $30 billion in its $680 billion Fiscal Year 2024 budget request for missile defeat and defense programs across all branches of the military.

Republicans Seek to Cut ‘Woke’ Programs Out of Pentagon’s Proposed Budget

House Republicans are expected to support 3 amendments calling for the Pentagon to audit and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training programs.
U.S. shoots down Chinese spy balloon

Not Just Spy Balloons: The CCP’s Expansive Spy Campaign Against America

News the Pentagon is tracking a CCP spy balloon over the U.S. is raising concerns about extent of China’s espionage efforts against America and its citizens.

Biden Bans Some Investments in China, Declares ‘National Emergency’

Biden signed an EO to begin process of restricting high-tech U.S.-based investments going toward China in areas of AI, quantum technology, and semiconductors.

House Adopts Amendments to Ban Transgender Procedures in Military, Repeal Abortion Travel Policy

House conservatives are bundling the nation’s defense budget with “culture war” amendments needed to reverse Biden admin’s “woke” politicization of the military.

IN-DEPTH: Military Families No Longer Want Their Children to Enlist

More than two dozen military service members are discouraging children from donning uniform, marking tend of a legacy for some families, and tough decision for all.

Sen. Ted Cruz Warns US at Risk of Serious Terrorist Attack

'It certainly seems that this White House and this administration learned nothing from 9/11. Because they’re setting up conditions for another 9/11.'

IN-DEPTH: Conservatives Wonder Who Navy Is Trying to Recruit With Petty Officer Drag Queen...

It was a rough summer for drag queens, with uproars over public library story hours and bruising boycotts against Jack Daniel’s for promoting drag...

FBI Warns of Domestic Threats Linked to Israel–Hamas War

'Lone actors' may take inspiration from recent attacks on Israel to commit violence on American soil, FBI Director Christopher Wray said.