Author: Brittany Mays

China has deployed multiple space warfare systems able to destroy or disrupt U.S. satellites that are vital for military operations, while the U.S. Space Force faces constraints that limit its ability to deter and respond. China’s recent moves in space are not theoretical anymore. Multiple space warfare systems now exist that can threaten U.S. satellites used for navigation, communication, and targeting. Those satellites are critical to the way modern forces operate, and their loss would degrade our military effectiveness fast. From a Republican viewpoint, this is a national security problem that demands decisive action. The Space Force has made important…

Federal judges on Thursday upheld several U.S. House districts that North Carolina Republicans drew in 2023 that helped the GOP gain additional seats the following year, and the courts rejected claims that those lines were drawn to unlawfully fracture and pack Black voters to weaken their voting power. The ruling keeps in place maps that were contested soon after they were adopted, and it signals that the judges found the challengers did not meet the legal burden to prove racial gerrymandering. The decision focuses on whether the challenged lines were drawn with unlawful racial intent rather than mere political advantage.…

The Department of Transportation has revived a policy of public accountability for disruptive airline passengers, and that move deserves attention from anyone who travels by air. I remember flying on American Airlines in December 2021, headed to Cancún for a family holiday, and asking the flight attendant whether drink service had resumed. “No,” he said, “not until […]” That little exchange stuck with me because it highlighted the strange mix of rules, enforcement, and common-sense expectations passengers face on planes. Bringing back a policy that publicly names or details enforcement against bad actors is about restoring basic norms on aircraft.…

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to delay ending a deportation amnesty for Syrian migrants, finding that the government likely cut too many corners in the process. This decision pauses the policy change and forces more legal scrutiny before any enforcement moves forward. The judge’s pause landed after a fast-moving effort by the administration to roll back protections for Syrian migrants, a move meant to change who faces deportation. Courts intervened because plaintiffs argued the administration did not follow proper procedures, and the judge agreed the process was flawed. That judgment has immediate practical effects and broader political…

The Justice Department has indicted Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, alleging she misused pandemic relief money and steered it toward political campaigning, a case that raises tough questions about accountability and taxpayer protection. The Department of Justice announced an indictment that accuses Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of taking advantage of pandemic relief programs and redirecting resources away from their intended purpose. The allegation centers on $5 million in funds tied to COVID-era aid and claims those dollars were used to support a previous run for Congress. This is a sharp escalation from mere scrutiny to formal criminal charges, and it puts the congresswoman…

The Health and Human Services Department published Wednesday an updated version of its report assessing the dangers of pediatric gender-transition medicine, adding external peer reviews as well as a list of the groundbreaking document’s authors. Washington’s update landed with some fanfare, but the basics are simple: HHS released a revised report that now includes outside peer reviews and names of the contributors. That transparency step matters, but it doesn’t erase the underlying debate about child welfare and medical judgment. Republicans are watching closely to see if the changes shift how policy and practice move forward. The report’s addition of external…

Summary: A congressional report warns that Beijing is building tools to sever undersea communications lines, posing a strategic threat that touches military readiness, economic stability, and allied security. China’s communist government is developing new capabilities for cutting undersea communications cables as part of its large-scale military buildup and preparation for war, according to a new congressional report. That finding frames a problem many in Washington have seen for years, but the report gives fresh detail and a sharper tone about intent and capacity. The issue is not abstract technical risk, it is a clear strategic vulnerability tied to global commerce…

Poland arrested suspects after a weekend blast damaged a key rail link to Ukraine, a development that raises direct national security and logistical concerns for the region. “Polish authorities have arrested several people in connection with a blast that damaged a rail line linking Warsaw to the Ukrainian border over the weekend, state media reported Wednesday.” The report landed fast and forced officials to put investigators and security services into high gear. That initial disclosure framed the event as more than an accident and pushed the story into national-security territory. Polish authorities say the incident disrupted a vital rail corridor…

A bipartisan bill introduced on Tuesday would let air traffic controllers be paid during future shutdowns after a record government shutdown that ended last week caused major flight disruptions. The recent, record government shutdown that ended last week produced widespread flight chaos and exposed a flaw that almost everyone agrees makes no sense. On Tuesday, congressional representatives from both parties introduced legislation aimed squarely at that problem: allowing air traffic controllers to continue receiving pay during future shutdowns. The move was a rare show of bipartisanship driven by operational and safety concerns. Lawmakers pitched the change as a straightforward fix…

President Trump moved to withdraw Donald Korb’s IRS nomination after fresh information about his background surfaced, a decision that set off criticism from Republicans who point to Korb’s connections with Democrats and past donations as reasons for concern. Earlier this year, President Donald Trump nominated Donald Korb to serve as chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The nomination, which started with confidence from the White House, hit a sudden snag when new details about Korb’s history and political ties came to light. The president announced the pullback directly on Truth Social, a move that made the reversal public…