Changes Include Ground-Based, Technological, Space Force Enhancements President Donald Trump announced six changes to the country’s missile defense policy in an address at the Pentagon Jan. 17. The changes include ground-based defense, new technology, a homeland missile protection strategy, space systems, eliminating bureaucracy, and financial support from countries who receive U.S. protection. “All over, foreign […]
Critics: N.J. Gun Control Laws Disarm Off-Duty Officers
New Jersey police officers are no longer allowed to carry ammunition magazines that hold more than 10 rounds when off duty. Signed into law in June by Gov. Phil Murphy, the restrictions—for all gun owners in the state—took effect last week. A federal court ruled the law constitutional in October, but gun rights groups are […]
IG Report: CBP Wasting Millions on Hiring Contract
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has spent millions in the past year to contract a firm to hire thousands of Border Patrol and other agents, but the process has come up extremely short, according to a report from the DHS Office of the Inspector General (IG). Customs and Border Protection (CBP) contracted Accenture in […]
China’s Efforts to Influence U.S. Culture and Information
While China’s global diplomatic, military, and economic power projections are well documented, a new Hoover Institution report wades into the country’s “cultural and informational influence,” examining its myriad efforts to further project global power and influence. “Except for Russia, no other country’s efforts to influence American politics and society is as extensive and well-funded as […]
WSJ: 5,000 U.S. Troops Headed to Southern Border
The Wall Street Journal reported Monday that 5,000 troops will deploy to the border in anticipation of the “caravan” of asylum seekers heading through Mexico on its way to the U.S. border. Just last week, it was announced that about 800 troops were heading to the border. “The U.S. and federal law-enforcement officials said troops […]