National Security

Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister and a staunch nationalist, takes power amid fragile coalitions and opposition disarray—raising questions about regional stability and U.S. strategic interests.

As Typhoon Halong’s remnants ravaged western Alaska, destructive flooding pulled homes—and their occupants—adrift, revealing catastrophic failures in preparedness and response that left communities vulnerable to disaster.

As the government shutdown grinds into its fourth week, Senate Republicans and President Trump remain entrenched, ignoring the real harm inflicted on federal workers and essential programs. With no signs of compromise, hardworking Americans pay the price while Washington plays political games.

Daniel Naroditsky, a chess grandmaster and influential American intellectual champion, died suddenly at 29, raising urgent questions about how we support our brightest minds.

A fatal storm in New Zealand’s capital reveals the growing threat of extreme weather to public safety and infrastructure, raising urgent questions about preparedness and resilience.

Asian markets rally on optimistic leadership signals and hopes for eased US-China tensions, but underlying risks from inflation, monetary policy, and global trade remain unaddressed—posing direct challenges to American economic security.

Japan’s election of ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as its first female prime minister signals a significant political shift that merits scrutiny beyond the surface.

Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir exposes chilling details of alleged abuses tied to Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein, spotlighting longstanding failures in holding powerful elites accountable.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro openly defies former President Trump’s warnings, escalating diplomatic tensions over drug policy and threatening America’s leadership in the Western Hemisphere.

Democrats and Los Angeles politicians push a partisan investigation targeting immigration enforcement under President Trump, risking America’s sovereignty and security by undermining efforts to uphold law and order.