Retired General Jack Keane has joined REalloys as it launches North America’s first industrial-scale heavy rare-earth platform for the defense industry. This move signals a determined effort to reduce the U.S. reliance on Chinese processing and fortify critical supply chains at home.
In a covert investment arrangement, a royal from Abu Dhabi injected $500 million into Donald Trump’s crypto company, securing a 49% stake. Only months after this deal, the United Arab Emirates gained access to tightly controlled American AI chips, prompting questions about the intersection of global finance and advanced technology.
Alexander Vindman, who drew national attention as a key witness during Donald Trump’s impeachment inquiry, is now running for the U.S. Senate in Florida. He aims to unseat Republican Ashley Moody, promising a new chapter in the state’s political landscape.
Though Greenland may appear remote, its location places it firmly on the front lines of America’s homeland defense. According to the commentary, how the United States approaches this icy expanse will shape our security environment for years to come.
Lawmakers are commemorating the progress of the Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill aimed at eliminating burn pits. The initiative seeks to safeguard servicemembers’ health and enhance national security by building on previous efforts such as the Honoring Our PACT Act of 2022.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked the “fog of war” in justifying a follow-up strike on a suspected drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea. The operation, discussed during a White House Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, highlights the intense uncertainties faced by military officials making real-time calls.
USCIS has announced it will suspend all Afghan immigration, citing a recent National Guard attack. This abrupt shift, described as an “America First Response,” underscores the government’s intensified focus on security and immigration controls.
America’s defenses are facing an emerging threat: artificial intelligence that boosts disinformation tactics. As AI evolves, experts warn that malicious actors can leverage technology to send false narratives farther and faster than ever before.
A surging wave of cyberattacks is exposing dangerous gaps in America’s digital defenses. With adversaries growing bolder, an editorial warns that the U.S. government must stop “unilaterally disarming” and strengthen its cybersecurity posture.
Japan is reportedly preparing a sweeping new economic stimulus package expected to exceed last year’s ¥13.9 trillion effort. Prime Minister Takaichi, a noted fiscal dove, aims to confront inflation, boost key industries, and enhance national security through her first major initiative.
