February 23, 2026 CHAD WOLF: Space isn’t just the final frontier, it’s the ‘ultimate high ground’ Strategic competition between the U.S. and China intensifies as both nations race to establish lunar bases and secure valuable moon resources at stake.
February 22, 2026 TSA says PreCheck not suspended as partial government shutdown affects DHS The Department of Homeland Security denied reports that it had suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry services starting Sunday due to government shutdown.
February 22, 2026 Turkey's growing reach in Africa seen complicating US strategy, analysts warn Turkey's expansion into Africa through commerce including military sales reportedly challenges U.S. interests as ongoing conflicts create new opportunities for Ankara.
February 20, 2026 Supreme Court blocks Trump tariffs in major test of executive branch powers The Supreme Court ruled on one of the president's signature economic achievements, which Trump has billed the tariff case as 'life or death' for the US economy.
February 20, 2026 The only map you need to see to understand how serious Trump is about Iran U.S. military buildup in Persian Gulf intensifies as Trump deploys naval force near Iran. Aircraft carriers and destroyers position for potential strikes.
February 19, 2026 Iraq War flashbacks? Experts say Trump’s Iran buildup signals pressure campaign, not regime change U.S. forces surged into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq War buildup. Military experts say the intent differs fundamentally.
February 19, 2026 Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters Republican lawmakers say Coast Guard families are "collateral damage" in DHS funding standoff as Democrats demand ICE reforms before approving budget deal.
February 19, 2026 US thwarted near-catastrophic prison break of 6,000 ISIS fighters in Syria U.S. officials prevented catastrophic ISIS prison break in Syria by secretly moving nearly 6,000 "worst of the worst" detainees to Iraq in major operation.
February 18, 2026 Florida execs sentenced in $233M Obamacare fraud that targeted homeless, hurricane victims The two men defrauded the ACA to prey on vulnerable Florida residents and used proceeds to purchase luxury vehicles, an 80-foot yacht and an oceanfront home in the Florida Keys.
February 18, 2026 Missile defense race shifts to space; experts say real battle is in first minutes after launch America's missile defense strategy shifts from relying on retaliation to building layered space defenses. Former officials say deterrence isn't enough.