As tensions between Israel and Iran escalate what does it truly mean to keep the U.S. secure in a world where threats are no longer just on the battlefield? National defense is more than military might. It’s a comprehensive strategy to protect a nation’s people, values, and interests. The U.S. Department of Defense defines its mission as providing “the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security.”
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Balancing Liberty and Responsibility
When the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791, it was deeply rooted in the context of post-Revolutionary America. Wary of standing armies and potential tyranny, the Founders stressed the importance of a “well-regulated militia” as protection for a free state.
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President Trump Sends National Guard to Los Angeles to Quell Riots
Defense secretary prepares to mobilize Marines, should the riots continue. Riots have taken place in Los Angeles, California, since late last week as demonstrators began attacking U.S. Immigration…
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President Speaks to U.S. Troops Stationed in Qatar
He calls them the “tip of the spear” against “enemies of civilization.” President Donald Trump spoke to thousands of U.S. troops stationed at the Al Udeid Air Force…
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The Second Amendment
The Founding Fathers viewed militias—comprised of ordinary citizens—as a safeguard against government overreach. This thinking reflected both a practical reality and a philosophical conviction rooted in Enlightenment ideals of liberty and self-determination.
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Serving Those Who Served
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is responsible for guaranteeing that those who have served in the American military receive the care and benefits that they have earned.
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Commerce Department to Investigate Copper Tariffs
President Trump seeks to increase domestic production. President Donald Trump has directed the Commerce Department to investigate the U.S. copper industry to determine whether tariffs could support an…
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Meets with Australian Treasurer and Ambassador in D.C.
U.S. tariffs primary topic during the first meeting of fiscal leaders. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent welcomed Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers to Washington D.C. for a week of…
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President Trump Dismisses Chair of the Joint Chiefs
Other defense heads also being replaced. President Donald Trump thanked Air Force General CQ Brown for over 40 years of service to the nation as he announced his…
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Defense Secretary Outlines Vision for the Pentagon
He promises to restore warrior ethos, rebuild the military, and reestablish deterrence. After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was sworn into office on Saturday he released a statement outlining…
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