Texas A&M University leaders, state officials, and industry partners gathered at the RELLIS campus on April 9 to launch the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute—a more than $200 million initiative to boost domestic chip production. Governor Greg Abbott underscored the importance of “microchip independence,” pointing to national security and economic growth as key motivations behind this investment.

As President Donald Trump directs the release of UFO data, experts ask: if extraterrestrials exist, how might they view us? Theoretical physicist Avi Loeb notes that our own conduct may shape any alien perception. This shift moves the conversation from mere existence to deeper questions about humanity’s responsibility for its actions.

President Donald Trump is moving to revoke protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico, citing national security as the primary reason. A so-called “God squad” of top officials has been tasked with overriding provisions of the Endangered Species Act, sparking concerns about the future of vulnerable marine life.

For days, one constituent tried reaching Sen. Dan Sullivan’s office to ask about the war in Iran—only to be met with voicemails. When a staff member finally answered, they were confronted with pressing questions about whether Sullivan is making America less safe.

Donald Trump is reportedly in talks to share key U.S. military information with a Middle Eastern partner. Critics have deemed the rumored stealth aircraft agreement, believed to be worth billions, one of his most “idiotic” war moves.

In Pasadena, California, a person wakes to the eerie stillness of failed alarms, dead internet, and no electricity. This unsettling scenario illustrates how our deep reliance on interconnected technology could become a critical liability, particularly if adversaries like China learn to exploit it.

For years, 60 Minutes has tracked Havana Syndrome, a baffling series of brain injuries reportedly impacting U.S. officials. Now, fresh evidence points to who might be responsible, marking a turning point in this long-running investigation.

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.