Companies focused on expanding domestic aluminum smelting will be allowed to import primary aluminum at a reduced tariff rate. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation last month that…
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Appeals Court Blocks White House Ballroom Construction
The court determined that Congress must approve the $400 million construction project. A panel of the D.C. Circuit Court ruled that construction on the White House ballroom may…
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Senator Introduces Trade Deficit Elimination Act
Bill pushed to avoid congressional approval on mailable tariff adjustments. Senator Rick Scott of Florida introduced a bill to grant federal trade authorities additional control over tariffs on other…
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Pentagon Invests $16 Million in Radiation Hardened Micro Chip Technology
The investment is intended to increase deterrence and strengthen supply chain resilience. The U.S. Defense Department announced an investment under the Defense Production Act to restore the domestic…
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Under Secretary Attends the Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas in Peru
The defense under secretary highlighted President Trump’s Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine. Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby represented the United States at the Conference of…
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U.S. Expresses Concern over Ecuador-China Gold Mine Agreement
China to develop the largest gold and copper mining operation in Ecuador. American officials have expressed concerns after Ecuador signed an agreement with CMOC, a Chinese mining group.…
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The Cost of War: Who Pays and Who Decides?
The total cost of war extends well beyond immediate operations. Long-term obligations frequently include veterans’ health care, disability compensation, education benefits, and ongoing military readiness adjustments. How do we balance readiness with accountability?
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The Expanding Purpose of National Defense
The Constitution assigns the federal government responsibility for providing national defense. Once focused primarily on territorial protection and conventional warfare, today national defense includes deterring conflict, protecting infrastructure, supporting allies, and responding to emerging risks that extend beyond traditional battlefields. How is the national defense adapting to a changing world?
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DOJ Charges Individuals in Marriage Fraud Conspiracy
The department disclosed various plots committed by Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice (DOJ) formally charged six citizens of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)…
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NOAA Streamlines Permitting Process for Deep-Sea Mining Applications
The rule change intends to accelerate access to critical minerals while drawing scrutiny. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently finalized a rule allowing companies to apply…
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