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New missile launchers get lighter and smarter for troops

May 27, 2026

The Army just got its hands on the first batch of updated Javelin missile launchers, a move the military says will help soldiers spot targets faster and carry less gear. Built by two big defense companies, these new launchers shrink the old model’s size by 30% and trim weight by 25%, making them eas

crime

Remembering a hero and looking at crime in Arlington

May 27, 2026

Corporal Barry Foust spent over three decades keeping Arlington safe before retiring and later returning to policing after a stint managing airport security. His real legacy traces back to September 11, 2001 when he became the first voice reporting what turned out to be the Pentagon attack. For week

crime

Wanted by mistake: How Oregon’s broken defense system ruined lives

May 25, 2026

Corshelle Jenkins had a normal morning shift caring for elderly residents when her world turned upside down in 2023. A store detective at Nordstrom accused her of stealing pink boots, but the police report never bothered to check her alibi. The mistake wouldn’t catch up with her until 2025, when a c

politics

AI Order Delay: Why the President Pulled Back

May 22, 2026

The president announced that he would not sign an AI executive order today. He said the decision was to keep America ahead in technology. During a separate press event, he told reporters that some parts of the draft were “bad. ” He didn’t want rules that might slow progress or block growth.

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Pentagon vs. AI Startup: Court Debates the Right to Label a Tech Company Dangerous

May 20, 2026

The latest hearing in Washington saw three judges split over whether the Defense Department can brand a private AI firm as a national‑security threat. The company, known for its chatbot Claude, argues that the Pentagon’s warning is unfounded and retaliatory. One judge said there was no proof that

politics

School Attack Probe Nears End After Deadly Strike Near Missile Base

May 20, 2026

A U. S. military review into a deadly strike that killed over 175 people, mostly children and teachers, at an Iranian school is wrapping up soon. The investigation has proven tricky because the school sat right next to an active cruise missile site run by Iran’s military forces. Military leaders adm

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Defense Leader Hegseth Takes a Political Stand

May 19, 2026

A U. S. military chief has stepped into the political arena, supporting a Republican challenger in Kentucky and critiquing an incumbent who opposes former President Trump. Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, spoke at a campaign rally for Ed Gallrein, calling out Representative Thomas Massie for

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Polish Minister Finds Safe Haven in U. S. After Hungary Grants Asylum

May 19, 2026

A Polish politician once at the center of major judicial changes now calls the U. S. home. Zbigniew Ziobro, who led reforms that the European Union warned weakened judicial independence, received a U. S. visa with unusual speed. A senior U. S. diplomat pushed officials to approve it within weeks, so

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Global Tensions and US Strategy: A Fresh Look

May 17, 2026

Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary, speaks on a TV show about how America faces new challenges from China and Russia. He says the world is in a risky period because those two countries have built up nuclear weapons and are catching up to US technology. Gates explains that China has almost tw

technology

Why the US Navy picked the F/A-18 Super Hornet over a single-role fighter

May 17, 2026

The US Navy once relied on specialized fighters like the F-14 Tomcat, but today it mostly uses the F/A-18 Super Hornet, with the newer F-35C joining the fleet. The Navy considered replacing the Tomcat with a dedicated air superiority jet, but budget cuts and the end of the Cold War made that idea le