Author: Rana McCallister

Iran’s military command said Monday that offensive operations against Israel were paused after Tehran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at the country in response to its attacks on Hezbollah

When Swarmer, a Ukrainian drone company, listed on the Nasdaq this spring, the move drew attention well beyond the small circle of investors willing to bet on another defense-tech startup, and that shift is changing how markets and militaries look at battlefield tech and industrial growth in wartime economies. The Nasdaq debut from Swarmer put a spotlight on an industry that has been quietly scaling up under intense pressure, and investors who once ignored Ukraine’s defense firms are now paying attention. Capital chased the listing because the company combines commercial drone know-how with battlefield-proven designs, a mix that changes risk…

Neighbors shape daily life, safety, and shared freedom; this piece looks at practical ways to know them, why those connections matter, and how simple habits build more resilient communities. “Knowing those who live near you is an important part of retaining your liberty.” That idea cuts to the core: freedom depends not only on laws but on the informal networks that surround us. Good relationships with neighbors make neighborhoods safer, more cooperative, and more adaptable in a crisis. Start with small, consistent gestures that signal you’re paying attention. A wave while walking the dog, an offer to water plants when…

Armenia’s parliamentary elections Sunday will be a vote on its geopolitical future as incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer relations with the European Union and the United States. The vote is being framed as a choice about alliances, and that framing matters. Voters are weighing whether to lean toward deeper ties with Western institutions or to preserve the old balance with Russia that has long defined regional security. From a Republican perspective, the question is straightforward: which path best secures Armenia’s sovereignty and the safety of its people. Nikol Pashinyan has pushed a clear agenda favoring closer relations with…

A superseding indictment filed this week against the Southern Poverty Law Center is probably the signal that a long legal battle is starting. It raises questions about accountability, nonprofit power, and how political influence is wielded in America. The coming courtroom fights will matter far beyond the parties directly involved. A superseding indictment filed this week against the Southern Poverty Law Center is probably the signal that a long legal battle is starting. That simple fact will reverberate through legal circles, media rooms, and donor networks. For conservatives watching this unfold, it feels like a rare moment when accountability meets…

Big Tech deliberately designed school platforms to addict students, internal documents reveal, and nearly 1 in 4 teens watch porn on school-issued devices while reading scores slide. Internal memos and leaked notes now point to a startling conclusion: many education platforms were built to capture attention first and teach second. That design choice shows up in how learning apps push notifications, reward loops, and autoplay features. The effect is predictable and personal for families who see focus and habit change in their own kids. One of the clearest, most troubling numbers is that nearly 1 in 4 teens watch porn…

A House Oversight Committee task force heard testimony that a single Bhutanese family may have siphoned off an amount roughly equal to 10% of Bhutan’s GDP by defrauding United States taxpayers, exposing troubling gaps in oversight and enforcement. One Bhutanese family may have made around 10% of Bhutan’s GDP by defrauding United States taxpayers, according to testimony in a House Oversight Committee task force. That claim landed in hearings with a blunt impact: lawmakers and investigators were shown a scale of alleged fraud that looks less like isolated theft and more like an organized, transnational scheme. The testimony raises immediate…

Senate action produced a clear win for President Trump’s agenda, but the outcome left important conservative demands unmet and lawmakers frustrated by process and compromise. “After a 19-hour vote-a-rama, the bill finally passed – but it hardly felt like reconciling.” That sentence captures the mood: a long, exhaustive slog to get a measure across the finish line that delivered key victories without delivering everything conservatives wanted. The result shows influence, momentum, and the limits of a body built to dilute bold change. The Senate’s marathon session highlighted how hard it is to push through major policy with a slim working…

Bolton’s guilty plea not only undermines Bolton’s own weaponization claims, but also exposes how ridiculous the media’s attacks on Trump have been. Bolton’s guilty plea shakes the foundation of the narrative that national security figures were neutral arbiters and not political actors. When a high-profile witness admits guilt, it forces a rethink about how testimony was used and how much weight the press gave to partisan-sounding accusations. For Republicans and independents alike, credibility matters more than theater. This case highlights the danger of treating every allegation as definitive proof without vetting motives or incentives behind the claims. The media hustled…

John Bolton has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to a single count in his classified documents case, likely facing a hefty fine and a June re-arraignment date. Reports surfaced on Jun 4, 2026, that President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, John Bolton, is expected to accept a plea deal over his handling of classified materials. Early accounts say the agreement would trim an 18-count indictment down to a single charge, changing the posture of a case that once promised a lengthy courtroom fight. The news landed fast and quietly, with outlets citing unnamed sources and court filings rather than…