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The Bolduc Brief: The Consequences of a Soft Approach to Crime – Lessons from Pueblo, Colorado

The Bolduc Brief: The Consequences of a Soft Approach to Crime – Lessons from Pueblo, Colorado

March 25, 2025

A crime in Pueblo sparks new concern: Are soft-on-crime policies failing us by letting repeat offenders slip through the cracks?

The Bolduc Brief: The Legacy of Billy Mitchell – Seeking Courageous Voices in Today’s Military

The Bolduc Brief: The Legacy of Billy Mitchell – Seeking Courageous Voices in Today’s Military

March 23, 2025

Billy Mitchell saw the future of war—and was punished for it. Who in today’s military has the vision and courage to challenge the status quo?

The Bolduc Brief: Rethinking Government Efficiency – The Importance of Leadership

The Bolduc Brief: Rethinking Government Efficiency – The Importance of Leadership

March 21, 2025

True government efficiency starts at the top—can weak leadership be the real reason behind federal dysfunction, not the workforce?

The Bolduc Brief: The Importance of Courageous Voices in Leadership

The Bolduc Brief: The Importance of Courageous Voices in Leadership

March 19, 2025

When loyalty outweighs honesty, leadership suffers. Is the White House silencing dissent, or just avoiding the hard truths it needs to hear?

The Bolduc Brief: National Security – The Continuing Resolution Conundrum, A Call for Accountability and Change

The Bolduc Brief: National Security – The Continuing Resolution Conundrum, A Call for Accountability and Change

March 17, 2025

Congress kicks the can again—another stopgap funding bill, more dysfunction. Will Americans demand accountability or accept the cycle?

The Bolduc Brief: The Implications of Halting Cybersecurity Operations in the Face of Global Threats

The Bolduc Brief: The Implications of Halting Cybersecurity Operations in the Face of Global Threats

March 16, 2025

Halting Russia-related cyber ops? A risky move that could leave US forces vulnerable in Europe and beyond. Is this a security blind spot?

The Bolduc Brief: Restoring Respect – A Call to Reinstall General Milley’s Portraits in the Pentagon

The Bolduc Brief: Restoring Respect – A Call to Reinstall General Milley’s Portraits in the Pentagon

March 15, 2025

Removing General Milley’s portraits sparks debate—revenge or respect? What does this mean for military honor and open leadership?

The Bolduc Brief: The National Security Implications of Economic Stability – A Call for Responsible Governance

The Bolduc Brief: The National Security Implications of Economic Stability – A Call for Responsible Governance

March 14, 2025

Economic turmoil, partisan gridlock, and threats to democracy—can US leaders rise above politics to safeguard national security?

The Bolduc Brief: Assessing the Current State of US Military Strength – Challenges and Concerns

The Bolduc Brief: Assessing the Current State of US Military Strength – Challenges and Concerns

March 13, 2025

The US military is rated “weak”—underfunded, overstretched, and facing rising threats. Can America stay ready for the next global crisis?

The Bolduc Brief: America’s Role as the Leader of the Free World – A Mandate of Freedom and Responsibility

The Bolduc Brief: America’s Role as the Leader of the Free World – A Mandate of Freedom and Responsibility

March 12, 2025

As tyranny rises, will America reclaim its role as leader of the free world, or retreat into isolation—risking global instability?

The Bolduc Brief: National Security Concerns Driven by Economic Policy: A Critical Analysis of the Trump Administration’s Approach

The Bolduc Brief: National Security Concerns Driven by Economic Policy: A Critical Analysis of the Trump Administration’s Approach

March 11, 2025

Tariffs, immigration, and economic instability—how Trump’s policies fueled hidden taxes, labor shortages, and national security risks.

The Bolduc Brief: The Paradox of Trade Policy – Evaluating Trump’s Claims on Trade Deals with Canada and Mexico

The Bolduc Brief: The Paradox of Trade Policy – Evaluating Trump’s Claims on Trade Deals with Canada and Mexico

March 10, 2025

Trump called the USMCA a win—so why is he now slamming it as a bad deal? Dive into the contradictions of his trade policies.

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