Commentary
Biden’s Latest Dim-Bulb Idea: Military Electric Vehicles
America’s commander in chief just laid another egg. President Joe Biden wants all Pentagon vehicles to be electric by 2030—in just six years and seven… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
What We Know About Latest Leak of Top-Secret Intelligence
A 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard is accused of stealing and releasing hundreds of top-secret documents containing sensitive intelligence on the Russia-Ukraine… Read More
SocietyNews
EXCLUSIVE: Smith Blasts Biden Admin for Barring Priests From Ministering at Military Center
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL: Republican New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith tore into President Joe Biden’s administration for barring Catholic priests from ministering to service… Read More
SecurityNews
Republicans Rally to Senator’s Defense for Holding Pentagon Promotions Over Abortion Policy
As senators head home for a two-week Easter recess, one Republican finds himself enemy No. 1 of Democrats. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., is playing hardball… Read More
SecurityNews
Defense Department ‘Drastically Shifted Off Course,’ Rep. Mike Waltz Says as Military Readiness Panel Reports
America is facing “the most serious and alarming recruiting and retention crisis that we’ve seen since Vietnam,” Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., said Thursday at a… Read More
SecurityNews
Gaetz Grills Top Brass on Drag Queen Story Hours After Service Members Report Politicization of Military
The nation’s top general agreed that drag queen story hours should not occur on American military bases after an exchange Wednesday with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., during… Read More
SecurityNews
‘I Will Stay Here Until Hell Freezes Over’: Senator Pushes Pentagon to Reverse Abortion Policy
As the attacks on Sen. Tommy Tuberville escalated this week, the Alabama Republican appeared even more determined to undo a new Defense Department policy allowing… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Heritage Report Addresses How America Wins New Cold War With China
While appearing at a recent congressional hearing on China, former deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger testified to what many in our political class have… Read More
SecurityNews
4 Takeaways as Lawmakers Probe Pentagon’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Efforts
President Joe Biden has extensively promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion as the focus of government agencies, including the Defense Department and its armed services. The… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Are We the Byzantines?
When Constantinople finally fell to the Ottomans on Tuesday, May 29, 1453, the Byzantine Empire and its capital had up to that point survived for… Read More
SocietyNews
EXCLUSIVE: Grassroots Army Backs Senator’s Effort to Overturn Pentagon Abortion Policies
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Conservative leaders representing millions of pro-life Americans are joining forces with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., to overturn the Defense Department’s newly… Read More
SecurityCommentary
A Year After Russia Invaded Ukraine, What Does This War Teach Us?
After the one-year anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine—and what a horrible “anniversary” to mark—it would be irresponsible not to take stock of what… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Chinese Defense Spending Rises 7.2% to $225 Billion, but Data Gaps Indicate It’s Higher Than That
As its annual National People’s Congress gets under way this week, China has announced a 7.2% increase in military spending for 2023. That comes amid… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Biden Proposal Puts Climate Agenda Above America’s Defense
Every few days, it seems the U.S. military shoots down another unexplained object drifting over our airspace—and at least one was a Chinese spy balloon…. Read More
SecurityCommentary
Will Congress Finally Take Back Some Power and End Outdated Iraq War Authorizations?
A remarkable thing happened in Washington Thursday morning, especially given the vituperative atmosphere of politics today. Legislators introduced substantive legislation that is good policy, and… Read More
SecurityCommentary
China Surpasses US in Nuclear Missile Launchers; US Unprepared to Deter Growing Threat
As China engages in a rapid nuclear buildup as part of its strategy to achieve global dominance, the Pentagon has announced that the communist nation… Read More
‘Making a Mockery of the Military’: 13 GOP Senators Vote to Confirm Green Activist for Energy Post in Defense Department
Update: The U.S. Senate confirmed Brendan Owens to the position of assistant secretary for energy, installations, and environment in the Defense Department on Monday night…. Read More
SecurityNews
Pentagon Appears to Have No Plan to Reinstate Troops Discharged for Refusing Vaccine Mandate
The Department of Defense has rescinded the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for service members. But the Pentagon doesn’t appear to have a plan to reinstate military personnel… Read More
PoliticsNews
‘BETRAYAL’: Military Members Discharged for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine Despite Religious Objections Speak Out
Ahead of the Senate vote on the National Defense Authorization Act, military members who were discharged for refusing to get vaccinated are speaking out about… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
America’s Military Strength Is Declining. Here’s How to Fix It.
The U.S. military not only is weak overall but “at growing risk of not being able to meet the demands of defending America’s vital national… Read More
SecurityAnalysis
US Military Is ‘Right There on the Edge.’ Here’s What’s Driving Its ‘Marginal’ Status.
With aging equipment, a lack of adequate funding, and limited production capabilities, the U.S. military is ranked “marginal” at best. That’s the conclusion of the… Read More
SecurityNews
Heritage’s Index of US Military Strength Finds Marines ‘Strong,’ Air Force ‘Weak,’ Army and Navy ‘Marginal’
The U.S. military is only “marginally” prepared to defend America’s interests at a time when adversaries are ramping up military capabilities, according to The Heritage… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Isn’t Alone in Support of Taiwan
There has been an extraordinary amount of talk in policy circles recently about Taiwan and the U.S. commitment to Taiwan’s security—and for good reason. The… Read More
SecurityCommentary
In Afghanistan Evacuation, Air Force Once Again Rises to an Enormous Challenge
The air evacuation out of Afghanistan was, in a word, amazing. Despite immense obstacles, U.S. Air Force airmen were able to rise to the challenge… Read More
SecurityCommentary
On Nukes, China Aims for Parity With US—or Maybe More
After a summer of extraordinarily bad news on the exponential growth of China’s strategic nuclear forces, recent public statements by U.S. government officials indicate Beijing… Read More
SecurityCommentary
America Is Building a Military for Optics, Not War
Millions of Americans became alarmed when they saw a viral video that compared a U.S. Army recruiting advertisement to those made for the Russian and… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Registering Women for Draft: Empty Gesture Won’t Boost Military Readiness
Every year for decades, Congress has passed a National Defense Authorization Act. This year will likely be no different, but there’s a provision in this… Read More
SecurityCommentary
5 Questions Congress Must Ask Austin, Milley, McKenzie About Afghanistan Pullout Debacle
Despite 20 years of U.S. operations in Afghanistan and close collaboration with the Afghan government and security forces, the Taliban recaptured the country—including the capital,… Read More
SecurityNews
North Korea’s Restarting of Nuclear Reactor Likely Inevitable, Veteran Observer Says
North Korea was likely always going to restart its nuclear reactor, regardless of which presidential administration was in office, an expert on the region told… Read More
SecurityNews
Retreat From Afghanistan Makes Taliban Best Armed Islamist Group on Earth
When the Taliban assumed control of Afghanistan last month, the group took possession of a U.S.-funded weapons stockpile worth tens of billions of dollars. The… Read More
