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SOFREP Evening Brief roundup for Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Image grab via X)

Evening Brief: Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender,’ Warns Khamenei Is NOT A Target—’For Now’

Trump demands Iran’s unconditional surrender, OpenAI wins Pentagon AI deal, and more. Welco...

News Jun 17

Derrick Anderson, former Green Beret and newly nominated Pentagon official, brings battlefield grit and hard-earned wisdom to the halls of power. Image Credit: Georgetown Law

Trump Taps Green Beret Derrick Anderson as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict

Derrick Anderson’s journey from battlefield commander to Pentagon nominee reads like a war-hard...

News Jun 05

SOFREP Evening Brief roundup for Friday, May 23, 2025. (Image grab via X)

SOFREP Morning Brief: Russian Military Hackers Targeted Western Supply Chains Supporting Ukraine

Kick off your Friday with SOFREP’s Morning Brief – the latest on defense and global affairs, ...

News May 23

Image representation only. SOFREP Morning Brief roundup for Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (Image grab via Wikimedia Common/X)

SOFREP Morning Brief: Houthis Threaten Naval Blockade of Israel’s Haifa Port, Egyptian Military Training Aircraft Crashes, Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Stay informed with SOFREP’s Morning Brief for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, featuring the latest updat...

News May 20

When the guy you fired turns seashells into numerology on the beach, it's less Zen garden and more digital vendetta in the sand.

Was James Comey’s “8647” Instagram Post A Call To “Take Out” The President?

When a former FBI Director starts arranging seashells like he’s playing Scrabble with the Deep ...

Featured May 16

Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Image Credit: Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Mike Waltz Out As National Security Advisor

What started as one rogue Signal chat turned into a full-blown digital dumpster fire that torched...

Featured May 01

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (left) and his embattled Chief of Staff Joe Kasper (right), whose recent resignation caps a stormy chapter of internal strife and controversy at the Pentagon. Image Credit: The Daily Beast

Pete Hegseth’s Chief of Staff, Joe Kasper, Is Out at the Pentagon

In the blood-slick corridors of the Pentagon, where loyalty is currency and egos collide like fre...

News Apr 25

When Wall Street cries for help after decades of screwing over Main Street, U.S. workers have just one message: "Suck it up." Original artwork created for SOFREP by Bob Lang.

Wall Street Whines While America Wins: Trump’s Trade War Is Just Business—Unless You’re a Rich Finance Bro Crying Into Your Bonus Pool

Wall Street’s cocktail-swilling CEOs crying over tariffs is like watching arsonists complain ab...

World Apr 10

President Trump on election night 2024 after learning he had won a second term. Image Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Trump ‘Not Joking’ About The Possibility of Seeking A Third Term As President

The idea of Trump angling for a third term has had the ladies on The View spiraling out of contro...

News Mar 31

When your group chat on bombing Houthi targets looks like a Saturday Night Live cold open, it’s probably time to stop pretending you didn’t hit “Add Contact.”

National Security Advisor Waltz’s Signal Screw Up Proves He’s Not Ready for War—Or Leadership

Real leaders don’t blame ghosts in the machine—they say “I screwed up” and get back to wo...

Editorial Mar 26

In a surprising diplomatic twist, Zelensky agrees to Trump's talk of ceasefire, proving sometimes unconventional leaders deliver unconventional results. Image Credit: NDTV

Ukraine Agrees to Partial Ceasefire Following Talks Between Presidents Trump and Zelensky

Love him or hate him, Trump’s unconventional diplomacy might be exactly what’s needed...

News Mar 19

Stephen Feinberg, the newly confirmed Deputy Secretary of Defense, faces tough questions during his Senate confirmation hearing, where his financial background and vision for Pentagon reform took center stage. Image Credit: The Week

Billionaire Stephen Feinberg Confirmed as New Deputy Defense Secretary

Stephen Feinberg’s appointment as Deputy Secretary of Defense signals a shake-up at the Pentago...

News Mar 15

Trump Challenges NATO to Meet Defense Goals

Trump questions NATO’s loyalty, saying the US shouldn’t carry the burden alone—it’...

News Mar 07

Retired Army Brig. Gen. Donald C. Bolduc (U.S. Army photo by Visual Information Specialist Eric Steen)

Bolduc Brief Bonus: What I expect to hear from the President Tonight – A Collaborative Agenda for a Successful Second Term

The president’s success in his second term will depend not only on the policies he enacts b...

Op-Ed Mar 04

Retired General Donald C. Bolduc critiques political divisiveness and the focus on partisan rhetoric at events like CPAC.

The Bolduc Brief: Trump’s First 30 Days – Promises, Partisan Rhetoric, and the Real Challenges Ahead

Trump’s CPAC speech ignores key issues like rising costs and healthcare, focusing instead on di...

Op-Ed Feb 25

Dan Bongino, the newly appointed Deputy FBI Director, brings his law enforcement background and outspoken conservative voice to one of the most powerful positions in federal law enforcement.

President Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director

Dan Bongino’s appointment as Deputy FBI Director is a bold move that shatters tradition, puttin...

Featured Feb 24

Marc Fogel returns home after over three years in Russian detention, sharing a triumphant moment with President Trump at the White House.

Diplomatic Thaw Sees American Marc Fogel Released From Russian Prison

Marc Fogel’s long-overdue release sheds light on the unpredictable chess game of international ...

News Feb 12

The Trump administration's CIA buyout plan signals a major shift in national security strategy.

Trump Extends Buyout Offers To All Members of the CIA

The Trump administration’s CIA buyout initiative is a strategic effort to realign the agenc...

News Feb 05

USAID Faces Shutdown as Trump and Musk Push for Cuts

Trump and Musk just took a sledgehammer to USAID, shutting it down overnight and leaving millions...

Foreign Policy Feb 04

This isn’t about retribution—it’s about holding military leaders accountable for their actions and ensuring the chain of command remains intact.

Hegseth Revokes General Milley’s Security Clearance and Pulls His Security Detail Admid Investigation

Accountability is finally catching up with General Milley—undermining the chain of command and ...

Featured Jan 29

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Evening Brief: Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender,’ Warns Khamenei Is NOT A Target—’For Now’

Trump Taps Green Beret Derrick Anderson as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict

SOFREP Morning Brief: Russian Military Hackers Targeted Western Supply Chains Supporting Ukraine

SOFREP Morning Brief: Houthis Threaten Naval Blockade of Israel’s Haifa Port, Egyptian Military Training Aircraft Crashes, Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Was James Comey’s “8647” Instagram Post A Call To “Take Out” The President?

Mike Waltz Out As National Security Advisor

Pete Hegseth’s Chief of Staff, Joe Kasper, Is Out at the Pentagon

Wall Street Whines While America Wins: Trump’s Trade War Is Just Business—Unless You’re a Rich Finance Bro Crying Into Your Bonus Pool

Trump ‘Not Joking’ About The Possibility of Seeking A Third Term As President

National Security Advisor Waltz’s Signal Screw Up Proves He’s Not Ready for War—Or Leadership

Ukraine Agrees to Partial Ceasefire Following Talks Between Presidents Trump and Zelensky

Billionaire Stephen Feinberg Confirmed as New Deputy Defense Secretary

Trump Challenges NATO to Meet Defense Goals

Bolduc Brief Bonus: What I expect to hear from the President Tonight – A Collaborative Agenda for a Successful Second Term

The Bolduc Brief: Trump’s First 30 Days – Promises, Partisan Rhetoric, and the Real Challenges Ahead

President Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director

Diplomatic Thaw Sees American Marc Fogel Released From Russian Prison

Trump Extends Buyout Offers To All Members of the CIA

USAID Faces Shutdown as Trump and Musk Push for Cuts

Hegseth Revokes General Milley’s Security Clearance and Pulls His Security Detail Admid Investigation

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Evening Brief: Trump Demands Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender,’ Warns Khamenei Is NOT A Target—’For Now’

Trump Taps Green Beret Derrick Anderson as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict

SOFREP Morning Brief: Russian Military Hackers Targeted Western Supply Chains Supporting Ukraine

SOFREP Morning Brief: Houthis Threaten Naval Blockade of Israel’s Haifa Port, Egyptian Military Training Aircraft Crashes, Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks

Was James Comey’s “8647” Instagram Post A Call To “Take Out” The President?

Mike Waltz Out As National Security Advisor

Pete Hegseth’s Chief of Staff, Joe Kasper, Is Out at the Pentagon

Wall Street Whines While America Wins: Trump’s Trade War Is Just Business—Unless You’re a Rich Finance Bro Crying Into Your Bonus Pool

Trump ‘Not Joking’ About The Possibility of Seeking A Third Term As President

National Security Advisor Waltz’s Signal Screw Up Proves He’s Not Ready for War—Or Leadership

Ukraine Agrees to Partial Ceasefire Following Talks Between Presidents Trump and Zelensky

Billionaire Stephen Feinberg Confirmed as New Deputy Defense Secretary

Trump Challenges NATO to Meet Defense Goals

Bolduc Brief Bonus: What I expect to hear from the President Tonight – A Collaborative Agenda for a Successful Second Term

The Bolduc Brief: Trump’s First 30 Days – Promises, Partisan Rhetoric, and the Real Challenges Ahead

President Trump Appoints Dan Bongino as Deputy FBI Director

Diplomatic Thaw Sees American Marc Fogel Released From Russian Prison

Trump Extends Buyout Offers To All Members of the CIA

USAID Faces Shutdown as Trump and Musk Push for Cuts

Hegseth Revokes General Milley’s Security Clearance and Pulls His Security Detail Admid Investigation

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