National Security

AP’s top photos capture moments of unrest, resilience, and everyday life worldwide—each frame a reflection of challenges that also resonate with America’s pursuit of security and liberty.

Two months after Mexican police ignited a shootout crossing into Guatemala, La Mesilla remains destabilized by cartel violence, highlighting the porous southern border that threatens American sovereignty.

Canada’s announcement to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly disregards Israel’s security challenges and rewards Hamas’ terror, threatening regional stability and weakening America’s allies.

Russia’s relentless drone attacks on Kiev and multiple Ukrainian regions reveal Moscow’s escalating aggression — a stark warning that America must confront the broader menace to national security and global sovereignty.

Microsoft boasts $75 billion in Azure revenue and rising profits, but the aggressive data center build-out and workforce layoffs reveal a complex picture of corporate prioritization over American workers.

Twelve House Democrats sued the Trump administration over denied access to ICE detention centers, claiming oversight rights are being obstructed amid rising immigration enforcement; but is this lawsuit about accountability or political posturing that risks America’s security?

Amid the recent tsunami warning in Hawaii, false social media claims accused Oprah Winfrey of blocking a private road used for evacuations. Investigative facts reveal the roadway belongs to Haleakala Ranch, and officials coordinated access swiftly, exposing a dangerous spread of misinformation during an emergency.

Costa Rica’s mass Cabinet resignations highlight a troubling political tactic to manipulate legislative power, underscoring risks when sovereignty gives way to partisan ambition.

The recent shooting in a high-profile New York City office building has rattled businesses nationwide, exposing deep flaws in workplace security and raising urgent questions about what it really takes to protect American workers from violence amid rising gun threats.

A federal judge calls out the Trump-appointed leadership for neglecting Congress’s funding directive to revive the Voice of America, spotlighting bureaucratic stonewalling and potential waste of taxpayer dollars.