DragonFire Laser Weapon Fired Over 300 Shots In Recent Test

Via Naval Technology by John Hill The system downed 30 drone targets, conducted high power firing in the rain, with improvements on targeting and tracking. The DragonFire directed energy weapon (DEW) system fired more than 300 shots in a recent test, “proving [its] consistency and reliability” according to the UK Minister for Defence Procurement and […]

Trump Knows US Is Leader Of The Free World — He’s No Isolationist

PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Former VP Mike Pence says he thinks isolationists “may have lost some of their footing” in President Trump’s administration, as he praised Trump’s tougher talk toward Russia’s Vladimir Putin and his decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities. Pence, since his split with Trump after the 2020 election, has often criticized […]

Judge Blocks ‘Roving’ ICE Raids In Los Angeles

A federal judge in California issued a temporary restraining order late Friday halting the Trump administration’s use of “roving patrols” and mass immigration sweeps in Los Angeles and six surrounding counties. The court ruled that targeting individuals based on race, accent, occupation, or location violates the Fourth Amendment’s requirement for reasonable suspicion. The order also […]

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Blames Trump Supporters for Violence—Even in Trump Assassination Attempts

In yet another eyebrow-raising moment from Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, the freshman lawmaker appeared on comedian Hasan Minhaj’s podcast this week and delivered a series of bizarre remarks about political violence—managing to blame Trump supporters for assassination attempts against President Donald Trump. Wearing a neon-yellow blazer and her trademark rhetorical overdrive, Crockett launched into […]

Bongino, Patel Reportedly On Brink Of Resignation Over DOJ Epstein Memo

AG under fire as FBI leaders consider resignation over client list flip-flop… Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino is said to be considering his resignation following fallout over a controversial Department of Justice memo that declared no “client list” exists in the case of Jeffrey Epstein — despite prior public claims to the contrary from Attorney […]

House To Launch ‘Crypto Week’ To Advance Trump’s Pro-Cryptocurrency Agenda

The U.S. House of Representatives will launch a major push next week to advance President Donald Trump’s pro-cryptocurrency agenda, with lawmakers set to consider three pieces of legislation to provide regulatory clarity, protect consumer privacy, and support innovation in digital finance. Recognized as “Crypto Week,” the legislative sprint represents a pivotal moment for the American […]

Sen. Young Calls For Hearings After Hegseth’s Ukraine Arms Pause Bypassed Trump

Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) is calling for Senate hearings following revelations that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused weapons shipments to Ukraine without informing President Donald Trump or other senior administration officials. “We need to do our oversight here, ask our questions of this administration just as we have previous administrations,” Young told The Hill‘s Alexander […]

Trump Appoints Musk Critic As Interim NASA Chief

President Donald Trump has appointed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator of NASA, signaling a major shift in the space agency’s leadership. The move comes after the White House withdrew tech billionaire Jared Isaacman from consideration for the top NASA role. His exit reportedly stemmed from concerns over his close ties to SpaceX […]