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President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks at a Military Mothers’ Day event, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in the East Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)

Dollars and Sense

While America Drained Its Oil Reserve Fighting Iran, China Quietly Sat on 1.4 Billion Barrels — and Won the War Without Firing a Shot

The Iran War's biggest winner never fired a shot. While America drained its emergency oil reserve to a four-decade low, China sat on 1.4...

Brandon WeichertJuly 2, 2026

The Treaty

Iran Lost Its Supreme Leader, Its Navy, and Its Missiles — and Still Found the One Card That Forces America to Negotiate

The war devastated Iran — its supreme leader killed, its navy and missile forces decimated, its economy in freefall. Yet Tehran limped on and...

Caleb LarsonJuly 2, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs an aerial demonstration at Air Dot Show Tour Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 9, 2026. Capt. Le Tourneau showcased the unmatched capabilities of the F-22 by performing a series of combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Saudi Arabia Just Refused to Let America Use Its Bases Against Iran — and Quietly Killed a Major U.S. Military Operation

When Washington launched its operation to break Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz, it counted on Saudi bases — and Riyadh said no....

Brandon WeichertJuly 2, 2026

Dollars and Sense

Everyone Is Celebrating Falling Oil Prices — One Analyst Warns They’re Actually the First Sign of Something Much Worse

Everyone expected $150 oil when Iran choked the Strait of Hormuz. Instead prices keep falling — and one contrarian forecast says they could crash...

Brandon WeichertJuly 2, 2026

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Is Quietly Preparing for War With Iran to Restart — and the Report Says He’s Weighing Whether to “Finish the Job”

Behind the scenes, Trump has been preparing for the war with Iran to restart. Per a Wall Street Journal report, he held repeated talks...

Jack BuckbyJuly 1, 2026

ANDAMAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2012) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) moves into formation in the Andaman Sea. Ships and aircraft of the George Washington and John C. Stennis carrier strike groups are conducting exercises to increase interoperability, readiness, and the capability to respond quickly to various potential crises in the region, ranging from combat operations to humanitarian assistance. The U.S. Navy is constantly deployed to preserve peace, protect commerce, and deter aggression through forward presence. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate/Released)

Dollars and Sense

Iran Just Pulled Off a Strategic Master Stroke in the Strait of Hormuz — and the World’s Most Important Oil Route May Never Be the Same

Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz — the waterway carrying a fifth of the world's oil — into a chokehold. It's clogged with...

Brent M. EastwoodJuly 1, 2026

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Said the U.S. Is “Getting Along Very Well” With Iran — Hours After a Report He Spent the Week Weighing Whether to Restart the War

Trump told reporters the U.S. is "getting along very well" with Iran and the talks are going great. Within hours came a report that...

Harry J. KazianisJuly 1, 2026

PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 18, 2017) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the Pacific Ocean. Carl Vinson is on a scheduled western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of the U.S. 3rd Fleet in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan K. Serpico/Released)

Dollars and Sense

Ships Are Quietly Returning to the World’s Most Dangerous Oil Route — and One Detail Shows Operators Are Betting the Strait Stays Open

Just days after Iran attacked two tankers and drew U.S. strikes in return, ships are cautiously returning to the Strait of Hormuz. Weekly traffic...

Jack BuckbyJune 30, 2026

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing returns home to Barksdale Air Force Base following a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 20, 2023. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of the United States forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Ceasefire Holding Back Another Middle East War Now Hangs on a Single Clause — and Iran Just Warned It’s Close to Breaking

The ceasefire that ended the latest U.S.-Iran war is looking dangerously thin. Tehran has warned that any further American strike would violate the agreement's...

Harrison KassJune 30, 2026

National Security Journal

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Dollars and Sense

While America Drained Its Oil Reserve Fighting Iran, China Quietly Sat on 1.4 Billion Barrels — and Won the War Without Firing a Shot

The Treaty

Iran Lost Its Supreme Leader, Its Navy, and Its Missiles — and Still Found the One Card That Forces America to Negotiate

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Saudi Arabia Just Refused to Let America Use Its Bases Against Iran — and Quietly Killed a Major U.S. Military Operation

Dollars and Sense

Everyone Is Celebrating Falling Oil Prices — One Analyst Warns They’re Actually the First Sign of Something Much Worse

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Is Quietly Preparing for War With Iran to Restart — and the Report Says He’s Weighing Whether to “Finish the Job”

Dollars and Sense

Iran Just Pulled Off a Strategic Master Stroke in the Strait of Hormuz — and the World’s Most Important Oil Route May Never Be the Same

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Trump Said the U.S. Is “Getting Along Very Well” With Iran — Hours After a Report He Spent the Week Weighing Whether to Restart the War

Dollars and Sense

Ships Are Quietly Returning to the World’s Most Dangerous Oil Route — and One Detail Shows Operators Are Betting the Strait Stays Open

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Ceasefire Holding Back Another Middle East War Now Hangs on a Single Clause — and Iran Just Warned It’s Close to Breaking

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