Evening Brief: US Designates More Gangs as Terrorist Organizations, Xi and Kim Pledge Stronger Ties
US designates Ecuador gangs terrorists, quake devastates Afghanistan, Xi meets Kim. Here’s what’s making headlines this Thursday evening.
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Pentagon Confirms Caribbean Strike on Narco Vessel
US forces sank a drug boat in the Caribbean, killing 11 tied to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, marking a sharp escalation.
The Bolduc Brief: The American Flag – A Symbol of Pride and the Complexities of Expression
The flag embodies sacrifice and freedom. I oppose burning it, yet I believe protecting expression is essential to honor our democracy.
The Bolduc Brief: America’s Existential Threat – The Crisis of Divisiveness
America’s greatest threat isn’t foreign—it’s our own division. Polarization erodes trust, unity, and the very fabric of democracy.
The Bolduc Brief: A Comparative Analysis of National Guard Deployments – The Cases of President Trump and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Community over crackdown: New Mexico’s Guard model shows crime can drop without sacrificing trust, rights, or local control.
Morning Brief: Admiral Daryl Caudle Becomes Navy’s Top Officer, Air Force Lifts Suspension on M18 Pistols, Coast Guard’s Historic Drug Seizure
Trump expands Guard role, Navy shake-up, record drug bust, Ukraine talks. Welcome to your SOFREP Morning Brief for Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
Evening Brief: Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Flag Burning, A Military Contractor in Germany Indicted for Offering Intel to China
US flag burning crackdown, Ukraine talks stall, Israeli strikes hit Yemen. Here’s what’s making headlines this Monday evening.
Pentagon Leadership Shake-Up: Intel Agency Chief, Navy Reserve Leader, and SEAL Commander Removed
Defense Sec. Hegseth fires DIA chief Kruse, Navy Reserve leader, and SEAL commander amid wider Trump-era military shakeups.
Morning Brief: US Amphibious Task Force Nears Venezuela, North Korea Operates Secret Long-Range Missile Base Near China Border
US task force nears Venezuela, Israel eyes Gaza City assault, and more. It’s Friday, August 22, 2025. This is your SOFREP Morning Brief.
General David Allvin Announces Surprise Early Retirement as Air Force Chief of Staff
Gen. David Allvin will retire in November, ending his term early as Air Force chief amid sweeping Pentagon leadership changes.
A Marine at the Helm: Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte Takes Command of the Naval Academy
Lt. Gen. Michael Borgschulte makes history as the first Marine to lead the Naval Academy, bringing grit, legacy, and vision.
Morning Brief: Hamas Leaders Head to Cairo for Ceasefire Talks; Putin, Kim Pledge Closer Military Cooperation Ahead of Trump-Putin Summit
VA faces staffing woes, Trump reshapes Kennedy Center, and Mexico hands over cartel bosses. Welcome to your Wednesday Morning Brief.
