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Dollars and Sense

America Had the Bigger Military and Still Lost the Oil War to Iran. Here’s the One Thing Aircraft Carriers Couldn’t Fix

Most accounts credit U.S. firepower or Iranian resilience for ending the war. This analysis argues the real story was oil — and the outcome...

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Iran Missiles

The Treaty

Rubio Says Iran’s Iraqi Militias Must Stop Before the Region Can Find Peace

Speaking in the UAE, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned there can be no end to the region's conflicts while Iranian-backed militias launch attacks...

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President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, OMB Director Russ Vought, and others, delivers remarks after signing an Executive Order on quantum computing in the Oval Office, Monday, June 22, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Iran Deal Explicitly Bans Threats of Force. Trump Just Made Another One — and It Could Blow Up the Talks

The Iran deal Trump signed explicitly bans both sides from threatening force. On Tuesday, he made another implied threat anyway — "I'll do what...

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Putin in 2022 Russian State Media

Ukraine War

Putin Can Bury Russia’s War Dead Quietly. He Can’t Hide the Hundreds of Thousands Coming Home Wounded

Russia's war dead can be buried quietly, far from the capital. Its wounded cannot. Hundreds of thousands of men are coming home from Ukraine...

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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Ukraine Cruise Missile

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Everyone Told Ukraine It Couldn’t Win — Even Trump. Its Drones Are Quietly Proving Them All Wrong

For most of the war, even Ukraine's supporters — and President Trump, who pressured Zelensky to concede — argued outright victory was unrealistic. Then...

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Exercise Artemis Strike is a German-led tactical live fire exercise with live Patriot and Stinger missiles at the NATO Missile Firing Installation in Chania, Greece from Oct. 31-Nov. 09. Over 200 U.S. soldiers and approximately 650 German airmen will be participating in the realistic training within a combined construct, exercise the rigors associated with force projection and educate operators on their air missile defense systems. The 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command will deploy, operate and fire live missiles within a tactical scenario, under Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe operational readiness evaluation criteria. Exercise Artemis Strike is a German-led tactical live fire exercise with live Patriot and Stinger missiles at the NATO Missile Firing Installation in Chania, Greece from Oct. 31-Nov. 09. Over 200 U.S. soldiers and approximately 650 German airmen will be participating in the realistic training within a combined construct, exercise the rigors associated with force projection and educate operators on their air missile defense systems. The 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command will deploy, operate and fire live missiles within a tactical scenario, under Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe operational readiness evaluation criteria.

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A Former Top NATO Admiral Says If Russia Ever Attacks NATO, the Decision Won’t Be Made in Moscow — It’ll Be Made in Beijing

China insists it's neutral on Ukraine. But the EU has now confirmed Beijing trained hundreds of Russian troops — some of whom then fought...

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From a gun that shot at trees to an $18 billion boondoggle, these are the 5 worst and most disastrous weapon systems in U.S. Army history. From a gun that shot at trees to an $18 billion boondoggle, these are the 5 worst and most disastrous weapon systems in U.S. Army history.

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Zelensky Just Ordered ‘Preemptive’ Strikes on Russia — and the Word Choice Suggests Ukraine Knows Something Is Coming

Zelensky said Ukraine will hit Russian war-production facilities "preemptively" — a curious word after four and a half years of invasion. Preempt what, exactly?...

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Ukraine War
An Estonian Defense Forces M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) fires a training rocket during a live-fire exercise in Undva, Estonia, July 11, 2025. U.S. Army elements from Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, supporting Task Force Voit, assisted in the training process. The task force was originally formed in 2023 to support the Estonian Defense Forces in the creation of a HIMARS unit. Task Force Voit works closely with the Estonian Armed Forces, sharing critical defense strategies, training, and military readiness support. The presence of U.S. troops in the region serves as a cornerstone of NATO’s commitment to security in the Baltic region. The task force provides combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s only forward-deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Rose Di Trolio)

Ukraine War

Zelensky Just Ordered 40 More Days of Strikes Deep Inside Russia to Force Putin to the Table — ‘The Next 40 Days Are Going to Be Very Hot’

Russia was once again hit by overnight strikes by Ukrainian forces, this time striking two additional Russian oil refineries in Ufa, some 1,500 kilometers...

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Ukraine War

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Says There Are No Safe Places Left in Russia — and Putin Must Admit He’ll Never Win

Ukraine's foreign minister, Andriy Sybiha, says his country has proven there are "no safe places in Russia" — its drones now reach 2,000 kilometers...

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Ukraine War

A New American Missile Called the ‘Rusty Dagger’ May Have Just Hit Russia’s Missile Factory — and It Costs a Tenth of the Storm Shadow

A new American missile built specifically for Ukraine — designated the AGM-188A and nicknamed the "Rusty Dagger" — may have just struck a Russian...

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The Treaty
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, OMB Director Russ Vought, and others, delivers remarks after signing an Executive Order on quantum computing in the Oval Office, Monday, June 22, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)

The Treaty

If America Walked Away From NATO, the Biggest Loss Wouldn’t Be Soldiers — It Would Be the Eyes and Ears of the Alliance

If America walked away from NATO, what would Europe actually lose? Not mainly soldiers, this analysis argues, but the alliance's "eyes and ears" —...

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U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and an HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 355th Wing taxi in formation on the runway at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 9, 2022. The 355th Wing maintains and operates A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, HH-60G Pave Hawks and HC-130J Combat King IIs ensuring its Airmen and aircraft are ready to fly, fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller) U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs and an HC-130J Combat King II assigned to the 355th Wing taxi in formation on the runway at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Feb. 9, 2022. The 355th Wing maintains and operates A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, HH-60G Pave Hawks and HC-130J Combat King IIs ensuring its Airmen and aircraft are ready to fly, fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Miller)

The Treaty

The Iran War Was Supposed to Topple the Regime. Four Months Later, Washington Is Negotiating From the Weaker Hand

Trump bombed Iran in February to cripple the regime and give its people the chance to overthrow it — "probably your only chance for...

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President Donald J. Trump watches the liftoff of Artemis II in the Outer Oval Office, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok) President Donald J. Trump watches the liftoff of Artemis II in the Outer Oval Office, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Official White House Photo by Daniel Torok)

The Treaty

U.S.-Iran Deal Isn’t a Breakthrough. It’s a Mutual Exit Ramp Both Sides Will Spin as a Win

The US-Iran deal isn't a breakthrough, this analysis argues — it's a mutual exit ramp both sides will spin as a win. Washington wants...

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Dollars and Sense
President Donald J. Trump signs an Executive Order creating an anti-fraud task force to be led by Vice President JD Vance, Monday, March 16, 2026, in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Molly Riley)

Dollars and Sense

Trump Says There Are ‘No Tolls’ in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Keeps Talking About ‘Service Fees.’ Both Can’t Be Right

Trump says there are "no tolls, no insurance costs, and no other charges" in the Strait of Hormuz — and threatens to end talks...

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Dollars and Sense

The Iran War Made Americans Drive Less and Buy EVs. Here’s Why It Won’t Las

When the Iran war sent gas prices surging, Americans drove less, took transit, and rushed to buy hybrids and EVs. But the shift won't...

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PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2026) –The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), transits the Pacific Ocean, June 22, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez) PACIFIC OCEAN (June 22, 2026) –The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), transits the Pacific Ocean, June 22, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron Haro Gonzalez)

Dollars and Sense

11,000 Sailors Have Been Trapped in the Persian Gulf for Months Thanks to the Iran War. They’re Finally Coming Home

As many as 11,000 seafarers have been trapped in the Persian Gulf for months, stranded by the conflict. Now they're finally being evacuated —...

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North Korea Talk
North Korean ICBM

North Korea Talk

Iran Is Running the North Korea Playbook: Stall, Negotiate, and Build a Nuclear Bomb Anyway

North Korea stalled, negotiated, and built the bomb anyway — and its 2022 doctrine orders everything launched if its leaders are ever struck. Kim...

June 12, 2026
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North Korea Talk

Russia Is Quietly Handing North Korea Some of Its Most Dangerous Military Secrets

The recent North Korea–China summit highlights Beijing’s increasing concern over Moscow’s growing influence in Pyongyang. Since the Ukraine war began, Russia and North Korea...

June 9, 2026
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North Korea Talk

China and Russia Are Supposed to Be Partners. In North Korea, Xi Just Made a Move That Exposes the Rivalry Beneath

Manila, Philippines – On the occasion of his visit to Pyongyang, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary Xi Jinping has received one of the...

June 8, 2026