Bolduc Brief: Examining the Decline of the Republic and Democracy
Democracy is eroding worldwide, and the Trump administration exemplifies troubling trends of authoritarianism, polarization, and weakened democratic norms.
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Evening Brief: Historic Winter Storm Hits Half the US; Ukraine, Russia, and US Begin Abu Dhabi Talks; Iran Denies Trump’s Claim on Protest Executions
Winter storm batters US, Minnesota protests, Iran unrest, China boosts subs. Here’s what’s making headlines this Friday evening.
Evening Brief: House Pushes Final Spending Bills, Trump Launches ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza, Zelenskyy Criticizes Europe’s Slow Response
House spending clash, massive US storm, Trump’s Gaza peace board launched. Here’s what’s making headlines this Thursday evening.
Morning Brief: US Army Places Active-Duty Troops on Standby, Denmark Rejects Sovereignty Talks, Hong Kong Tiananmen Vigil Organizers Face Trial
Troops on standby, Uvalde acquittal, and Trump pushes his Board of Peace. Here’s your Thursday morning brief for January 22, 2026.
Evening Brief: Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threat, US Moves ISIS Detainees From Syria to Iraq, Putin Shrugs Off Trump’s Greenland Push
Greenland tensions ease as NATO talks advance, courts and conflicts escalate. Here’s what’s making headlines this Wednesday evening.
Morning Brief: US Seizes 7th Sanctioned Oil Tanker, Netanyahu Joins Trump’s Expanding Gaza Board, South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Missile
US seizes tanker as Congress reviews Trump-class ship and Iran issues warnings. Here’s your Wednesday morning brief for January 21, 2026.
Evening Brief: Congress Unveils $839B Defense Bill, Mexico Transfers 37 Cartel Figures to US, Islamic State Detainees Escape in Northeast Syria
Defense bill advances as storms, Greenland tensions, and global crises rise. Here’s what’s making headlines this Tuesday evening.
Morning Brief: Judge Allows ICE Notice Rule to Stand for Now, World Economic Forum Opens in Davos, Bulgaria’s President Radev Resigns
Judge upholds ICE rule, Trump’s tariff threats, and Kyiv hit by new strikes. Here’s your Tuesday morning brief for January 20, 2026.
SOFREP Daily: Italy Deports Libyan War Crimes Suspect, Ukraine Demands Massive Peacekeeping Force to Secure Future Truce, NATO Chief Warns Russian Victory Could Cost Trillions to Counter
Here’s your SOFREP Daily News Brief: Key defense and global affairs insights to keep you in the know on Friday, January 24.
Sullivan, Sudani, and Barzani Confront Iran’s Missile Menace at Davos
Sullivan and Sudani are locking arms in Davos, not for pleasantries, but to untangle the mess Iran’s missiles have created, cementing a commitment to stability and safety in the face of Middle Eastern chaos.
Elevating the Fight: Ukraine’s Pivot to Air Power in Year Three
In 2024, Ukraine’s play for air control ain’t just about dodging bombs; it’s about being the puppet master on the battlefield, and with the West’s F-16s en route, they’re set to give the Russian bear a real run for its money.
New winds blowing: Pompeo and US leadership comment on World Economic Forum
As the 2019 World Economic Forum gets underway in Davos, Switzerland, notably absent is the U.S. delegation, last year headed up by President Donald Trump. Today, in a live video conference, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the forum from Washington D.C. as the government shutdown–now at 31 days–precluded him from travel. Early in his […]
