National Security

Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei, a hard-line Revolutionary Guard insider, as supreme leader amid escalating Middle East war that disrupts oil supply and imperils American interests.

Iran’s installation of a new supreme leader amid escalating attacks highlights Tehran’s dangerous disregard for regional peace, pushing oil prices higher and dragging the U.S. deeper into conflict with mounting casualties.

The U.S. Southern Command’s lethal strike on a narcotrafficking vessel marks a bold defense of American sovereignty against transnational drug cartels and terror groups, underscoring the urgent need for decisive action on the frontlines of this ongoing war.

As the Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on, travelers face unprecedented security delays, exposing Washington’s reckless disregard for national sovereignty and public safety.

While the US juggles a growing war in the Middle East, massive drills with South Korea risk provoking North Korea and stretching American military resources thin — exposing dangerous gaps in national security.

As the Iran war disrupts critical oil production and shipping routes, crude prices spike above $114 per barrel, endangering American economic stability and energy independence.

Iran’s Assembly of Experts appoints Mojtaba Jameneí, son of the late Ali Khamenei, as supreme leader, continuing a dynastic autocracy that endangers Middle East stability and U.S. interests.

Senator Paloma Valencia of the uribista Centro Democrático wins decisive right-wing primary, setting the stage for a critical challenge to Colombia’s leftist government in May presidential elections.

Country Joe McDonald, known for his incendiary Vietnam War protest anthem, passed away at 84. His music became a symbol of the turbulent ’60s counterculture—challenging American unity and military resolve during a critical time for national sovereignty.

Fox News’ inadvertent airing of old, hatless Donald Trump footage during a solemn military transfer ignites sharp criticism and raises questions about media accountability in polarized times.