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In a bold move to strengthen national security, the President of the United States has issued a new executive order aimed at revitalizing the country’s defense acquisition processes. This landmark directive outlines a comprehensive plan to enhance the speed and efficiency of military procurement, ensuring that the United States military maintains its position as a…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended his first NATO foreign ministers’ meeting and appeared more focused on European sensibilities than on American interests. Unfortunately, Rubio embraced the past rather than advocating for progressive change. The continuation of the MAGA revolution could lead to a status quo that is less than desirable. Rubio sought to reassure…
In a bold move aimed at reinforcing American energy supremacy, the President has issued an Executive Order seeking to dismantle state and local regulations that hinder the identification, development, and use of domestic energy resources. This initiative emphasizes the critical importance of a robust and affordable energy supply for the national and economic security of…
The Trump administration can once again fire all probationary period employees after a second court ruling in as many days found those challenging the dismissals did not have standing to sue. Most recently hired, or in some cases recently promoted, employees the Trump administration fired across government in February have since been reinstated back into…
Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former executive at Facebook, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, making serious allegations against the social media giant for undermining national security. Wynn-Williams accused the company of briefing China regarding U.S. artificial intelligence efforts to bolster its business in the region. “We are engaged in a high-stakes AI arms race…
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum Wednesday revoking the security clearance of former CISA leader Chris Krebs, with the White House stating he was a “significant bad-faith actor who weaponized and abused his government authority” during his time leading the agency. The order also suspends any active security clearance held by employees at SentinelOne, where…
In a sweeping executive order issued on April 9, 2025, the President of the United States has set forth a series of measures aimed at addressing significant risks associated with Susman Godfrey LLP, a prominent law firm accused of engaging in conduct detrimental to American interests. The order asserts that Susman is involved in efforts…
In a significant move to strengthen the United States’ maritime industry, a new executive order has been issued, aiming to revitalize the domestic shipbuilding capacity and workforce. The order highlights a concerning trend in which U.S. commercial shipbuilding has dramatically declined, now constituting less than one percent of global production, while competitors such as the…
In a decisive move to bolster the reliability and security of the United States electric grid, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order on April 8, 2025. This action comes in response to an unprecedented surge in electricity demand driven by rapid technological advancements, particularly the expansion of artificial intelligence data centers and an…
The US Air Force has introduced the ‘Frankenjet,’ a stealth fighter crafted from the parts of two F-35s that were destroyed in accidents and is now operational and combat-ready. The ‘Frankenjet’ is described by the military’s F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) as fully operational and prepared to support the warfighter. This innovative aircraft’s journey began…
The US defense secretary has floated the idea of the country’s troops returning to Panama to “secure” its strategically vital canal, a suggestion quickly shot down by the Central American country’s government. Pete Hegseth suggested during a visit to Panama that “by invitation” the US could “revive” military bases or naval air stations and rotate…
Two Democratic senators are demanding answers from the White House over serious concerns that President Donald Trump’s rollbacks on his tariffs and his social media posts may have been part of insider trading among White House allies. Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., sent a letter to Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles,…