Guam reassures residents while preparing for nuclear strike

Guam reassures residents while preparing for nuclear strike

In response to rising tensions playing out between North Korea and the United States, and a direct threat against the island of Guam earlier this week from dictator Kim Jong-un, Guam’s governor and Homeland Security Department are taking practical steps to keep the public informed and calm. Speaking in a video press release, Governor Eddie […]

Could Trump and Tillerson be playing ‘good cop, bad cop’ with North Korea?

Could Trump and Tillerson be playing ‘good cop, bad cop’ with North Korea?

Threats of fire and fury have become staples of North Korea’s foreign policy, particularly when addressing the United States.  Despite their rhetoric seeming abhorrent for such international interactions by most nations, China and Russia, in particular, have continued to indirectly bolster Kim Jong-un’s statements by disregarding them, and placing blame on the United States for […]

War ‘imminent’ after North Korea threatens Guam. Really?

War ‘imminent’ after North Korea threatens Guam. Really?

President Trump’s promise on Tuesday to show North Korea “fire and fury” if the rogue nation continues to issue threats against the United States added a bit of theatrics to increasingly tense relations between the two countries. The imagery the president offered seemed to add a sense of urgency of the situation, and underscored the […]

In response to U.S. sanctions, Russia issues threat with bizarre LARP video

In response to U.S. sanctions, Russia issues threat with bizarre LARP video

In response to the new round of sanctions placed on Russia by the United States, Russia has responded with a bellicose statement from their Prime Minister and a bizarre renaissance-fair-set-to-metal music hype video on Twitter. Following President Trump’s decision to sign the sanctions bill sent to him from Congress, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev took […]

OP-ED: Coast Guard Commandant stands by transgender Coasties. That’s a good thing

OP-ED: Coast Guard Commandant stands by transgender Coasties. That’s a good thing

Admiral Paul Zukunft, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, made headlines yesterday afternoon after saying he would not ‘break faith’ with the Coast Guard’s openly transgender service members. Immediately, many questioned whether the leader of one of the country’s five armed services was openly flouting the commander-in-chief’s wishes. Last Wednesday morning, President Trump surprised seemingly […]

Navy Admiral would carry out nuclear attack on China if ordered by Trump

Navy Admiral would carry out nuclear attack on China if ordered by Trump

Commander of the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet Admiral Scott Swift calmly assured members of a media panel in Australia earlier Thursday that he would have no qualms with executing a nuclear strike on China if so ordered by President Donald Trump. Speaking at a security conference at Australian National University in Canberra, Admiral Swift […]

Border Patrol: U.S.-Mexico border wall could be supplemented with technology

Border Patrol: U.S.-Mexico border wall could be supplemented with technology

A single “big, beautiful wall” stretching from San Diego to Texas may be unnecessary in achieving the stated goals of the Trump administration in reducing illegal immigration and other threats, according to one senior Border Patrol official. Speaking before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security on Tuesday, Border Patrol Acting Deputy […]

Congress approves new sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea

Congress approves new sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill that will impose fresh sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea, and will include a provision which removes President Trump’s ability to ease such sanctions in the future. The bill, which still has to be approved by the Senate, has long been sought by lawmakers seeking […]

Trump ends program to arm Syrian rebels. Was it ever effective?

Trump ends program to arm Syrian rebels. Was it ever effective?

The Trump administration has pulled the plug on a CIA covert action program to arm Syrian rebels in their fight against the Assad regime in Syria. The program, started under the Obama administration, was quickly leaked to the media after its inception, and had continued for four years. The intent was to provide Syrian rebel […]

Israeli PM says Syrian cease-fire only helps Iran

Israeli PM says Syrian cease-fire only helps Iran

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the “Trump-Putin” cease-fire agreement in Syria, saying the arrangement will only empower Iran. Speaking from France after meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Netanyahu told reporters that Israel was staunchly opposed to the negotiated cease-fire deal between Russia and the U.S. According to Haaretz, Israeli opposition to the […]

James Mattis: ‘Diplomacy has not failed with North Korea’

James Mattis: ‘Diplomacy has not failed with North Korea’

In the aftermath of Monday’s long-range ballistic missile test conducted by North Korea, all eyes have been on President Donald Trump’s administration, with many fearing that Kim’s latest launch and accompanying bluster could be a significant step toward the onset of war.  China and Russia have publicly called for restraint while criticizing American defensive emplacements […]

Germany: At least 160 police injured by G20 protesters

Germany: At least 160 police injured by G20 protesters

As expected, protests surrounding the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, turned violent last night as thousands of protesters descended on the city to disrupt the international meeting of world leaders. 160 German police officers are reported to have been injured last night, as militant activists threw bottles, lit fires, and destroyed vehicles in the streets. […]