National Security

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has published his personal expenses to counter U.S. narcotrafficking claims, revealing luxury store purchases abroad and a controversial visit to a Lisbon strip club—raising serious questions about financial transparency and leadership integrity.

Despite unauthorized talks backed by Trump-era CIA plans, Washington refused Nicolás Maduro’s offer to step down after two years—signaling a firm stance against prolonged Venezuelan dictatorship and narcotrafficking threats near U.S. borders.

The Trump administration pushes a controversial $77 million-per-jet F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, raising serious national security questions about technology leaks and Israel’s military edge.

After a record government shutdown crippled air travel, bipartisan lawmakers propose paying air traffic controllers through a dormant fund—but is this band-aid enough to protect American transportation and security?

A federal judge’s decision to spare a former Alaska Airlines pilot prison time after his dangerous attempt to disable aircraft engines mid-flight under psychedelic influence raises serious concerns about accountability and aviation safety.

Nine Brazilian security personnel, including eight military officers, have been convicted for plotting to assassinate President Lula and other officials, linked directly to the broader case that imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro for conspiring against democratic processes.

As the pope signals intentions to visit Latin America and Mexico, Americans must ask: are Vatican priorities aligned with pressing national and global challenges?

An Israeli airstrike on Ain el Helu, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, killed at least 13 and wounded many amid ongoing regional conflict. This attack raises urgent questions about escalating violence on America’s doorstep and the risks it poses to U.S. interests.

Josep Borrell calls the UN Security Council’s Gaza resolution, influenced by Trump’s plan, a deeply flawed compromise—highlighting Europe’s political paralysis as Israel’s government refuses to recognize Palestinian rights.

The Pope’s lament over U.S. immigration enforcement overlooks America’s right to secure its borders and uphold immigration laws—vital pillars of national sovereignty.