US envoy to Venezuela says ‘security of interim President Guaido is a concern’

US envoy to Venezuela says ‘security of interim President Guaido is a concern’

As confusion continues over who is the legitimate leader of Venezuela, U.S. envoy to the country Elliot Abrams told reporters on Wednesday he is concerned for the safety of Juan Guaido, the country’s “self-proclaimed interim president.” The Trump White House has been a vocal supporter of Guaido ever since he announced his claim to the […]

A China-US space race could mean more cyberattacks targeting the US defense industry

A China-US space race could mean more cyberattacks targeting the US defense industry

China’s space program has been making news lately after the country managed to land a probe on the dark side of the moon—a first for humanity. The lander, named “Chang’e 4,” contains a self-contained biosphere and plant seeds, which sprouted earlier this month. This is the first time in history humankind has grown any biological […]

Trump and Pelosi continue squabbling over State of the Union and border wall

Trump and Pelosi continue squabbling over State of the Union and border wall

As the longest government shutdown in history continues to trudge on, President Trump and Congressional Democrats are trading blows back and forth, hoping to convince the other side to budge. Last week, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi asked the president to either postpone his scheduled State of the Union address or submit the address […]

France tries to quell unrest as violence surrounding ‘Yellow Vest’ protests ramps up

France tries to quell unrest as violence surrounding ‘Yellow Vest’ protests ramps up

The Yellow Vest protests occurring throughout France don’t appear to be ending any time soon. The protests began more than nine weeks ago, originally as a rebuttal to a new tax on gasoline. However, the protests have spiraled into a general anti-government movement aimed at French President Emmanuel Macron and his administration, as well as […]

No pay? No problem. US Coast Guard still kicking ass despite shutdown

No pay? No problem. US Coast Guard still kicking ass despite shutdown

As a result of the partial government shutdown, members of the U.S. Coast Guard are now working without paychecks. According to a recent Facebook post from current Coast Guard commandant Admiral Karl Schultz, the Coasties “have not, and will not, be forgotten.” Still, no one can say for sure when the debate around government funding […]

Recent battle between rival drug cartels in Mexico resulted in more than 20 dead on the border

Recent battle between rival drug cartels in Mexico resulted in more than 20 dead on the border

Earlier this week, both President Trump and Democratic congressional leaders addressed the nation regarding the government shutdown, border security, and the proposed border wall. The president referred to the situation at the border as a crisis. However, his opposition stated the President Trump’s claims are false or exaggerated. Recently, CNN correspondent Jim Acosta tweeted himself […]

Planning on traveling to China? You may want to reconsider

Planning on traveling to China? You may want to reconsider

The U.S. government may be considering placing additional restrictions on Americans traveling to China as relations between Washington and Beijing continue to sour. Last week the U.S. State Department issued new guidance for those intending to visit China, suggesting that U.S. citizens should “exercise increased caution” when making plans. According to a State Department press release, […]

What will 2019 mean for the Mueller investigation?

What will 2019 mean for the Mueller investigation?

As many Americans nurse their post-New Year’s Eve hangovers, several others wonder what 2019 will hold for the Mueller investigation. Will the special prosecutor finally find concrete evidence that President Trump worked with Russia to sway the 2016 presidential election? Or will he come up empty-handed and prove Trump was innocent? “I think the biggest […]

Iraq’s Air Force will begin bombing ISIS in Syria

Iraq’s Air Force will begin bombing ISIS in Syria

As the United States begins its draw-down of combat forces in Syria, Iraq’s air force has been given permission by Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to commence combat operations against the remaining ISIS terrorists in the Levant. With this agreement, Iraqi air commanders will be able to plan and execute their own missions without seeking Syrian […]

Colombian authorities claim to have thwarted an assassination plot after arresting three Venezuelans with weapons

Colombian authorities claim to have thwarted an assassination plot after arresting three Venezuelans with weapons

Law enforcement officials in Colombia claim they recently uncovered a possible plot to assassinate President Ivan Duque. According to Reuters, Colombia’s Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo went public with the information via a video message on Saturday. In the video, Trujillo described the plot as “credible” and stated three Venezuelan nationals, who are now suspects, […]

Business or politics: Where do top military execs fare best?

Business or politics: Where do top military execs fare best?

By now everyone has probably seen the coverage of Michael Flynn’s recent trial, in which the presiding judge, Emmet Sullivan, told Flynn he had “sold your country out” after he was found guilty of lying to the FBI about his dealing with Sergey Kislyak, the Russian Ambassador, according to a report from the USA Today. […]