WASHINGTON — U.S. Marines deploying to the Middle East have been spotted training with advanced rifle-mounted “smart scope” systems designed to shoot down drones — a sign of how rapidly evolving battlefield threats are reshaping frontline combat. Photos released by the military show Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) using the technology during […]
WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat who resigned from Congress amid a federal indictment and looming expulsion, is now planning to run for reelection — an unusual move that is drawing fresh scrutiny. Cherfilus-McCormick stepped down on Tuesday just minutes before a House Ethics Committee hearing that could have led to her […]
The Justice Department is forcefully pushing back against a striking legal claim from the man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the eve of Jan. 6 — that he was effectively pardoned by President Trump. In a court filing Friday, prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject Brian Cole Jr.’s attempt to […]
WASHINGTON — Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has continued using a government-owned waterfront mansion in Washington, D.C., nearly two months after her removal from the cabinet, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The property, located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, is typically reserved for the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard — […]
The Falkland Islands question is usually treated in the American press as settled, as if the 1982 war closed the file and the only remaining task is to admire Margaret Thatcher’s resolve. That treatment is wrong on the history, wrong on the law, and wrong on the long arc of American policy in the Western […]
Via Ammoland by John Crump The Virginia General Assembly passed both SB 749 and HB 217 earlier this year. The identical bills would ban the future transfer, sale, and manufacture of many commonly owned semi-automatic firearms classified as “assault firearms,” along with standard-capacity magazines holding more than 15 rounds. These restrictions would not apply to firearms or magazines lawfully […]
A Divided Republican Conference Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are facing an internal divide over a sensitive and politically risky question: whether Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein, should be considered for a presidential pardon in exchange for cooperation with investigators. The discussion has largely taken place behind closed doors, but it […]
A legal battle is unfolding in New York City’s East Village as residents who overwhelmingly supported Mayor Zohran Mamdani are now challenging his administration’s plan to establish a homeless intake center in their neighborhood. Voters in the area’s Election District 45 backed Mamdani by a wide margin in the recent mayoral race, giving him more […]
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge has been removed from her position following months of scrutiny over her leadership, rising violent crime, and internal disputes related to staffing decisions, according to city officials and local reports. City Manager Sheryl Long dismissed Theetge this week, citing “insubordination, inefficiency, and unsatisfactory performance” after an independent review […]
State officials escalate scrutiny of OpenAI as questions grow over accountability, safety controls, and potential legal exposure. Florida prosecutors are expanding their investigation into OpenAI after authorities allege its ChatGPT tool may have been used by the suspect more than 200 times in preparation for last year’s deadly mass shooting at Florida State University. Attorney […]
A Republican Colorado state Senate candidate is facing a felony charge after authorities say his young children were left unattended at a resort pool in Key West, leading to a near-drowning incident involving his 4-year-old daughter. What Happened According to police, Frederick Alfred Jr., 38, a candidate for Colorado’s Senate District 21 seat, was arrested […]
Cyber Warfare Is Real War, Cyber Apocalypse Coming
PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB): This is war. Criminals and state-sponsored hackers are increasingly targeting America’s economy. Americans lost nearly $21 billion to cybercrime in 2025, a new record for cyber-enabled economic losses. Private sector losses to malicious cyber activity regularly exceed $200 billion in a given year. Anthropic Mythos – We’ve opened Pandora’s box. For a decade cybersecurity […]