President Donald Trump on Thursday again chided NATO for its reluctance to support U.S. operations in Iran, just a day after a tense private meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.Rutte travelled to Washington to mollify the president, who remains incensed at the alliance for refusing to intervene in the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery that typically carries a quarter of the world’s oil and gas. The strait’s near-closure has prevented roughly ten million barrels of crude oil daily from reaching global markets. But Trump, following the face-to-face talks, was far from conciliatory. He wrote on social media Wednesday that “NATO WASN’T THERE WHEN WE NEEDED THEM, AND THEY WON’T BE THERE IF WE NEED THEM AGAIN. REMEMBER GREENLAND, THAT BIG, POORLY RUN, PIECE OF ICE!!!”In a subsequent post Thursday, he dismissed the response from the bloc as “very disappointing.” Rutte acknowledged the discord with Trump, yet characterized Europe’s initial reticence to get involved in the war in Iran as a consequence of the president’s decision not to consult allies before the launch of Operation Epic Fury. He said the other member nations were taken by surprise by the joint U.S.-Israeli…

Jack Wolf is giving the beloved sodbuster pattern a fixed blade reincarnation next week with the drop of the Pioneer FixEDC. This knife turns a hard-working folding knife into a fixie fit for long days in the field. The sodbuster pattern probably needs no introduction. Known by many names over the years, its stout, snub-nosed blade cuts one of the most recognizable profiles in the biz, and has earned its status as a workin’ man’s classic after decades of reliable performance. Jack Wolf is known for modern takes on the traditional staples, so we always knew we’d see a sodbuster pattern from them – and that materialized in the form of the Pioneer. Now they’ve surprised us with this fixed blade version of the classic user. Gotta love the bright colors on this 80s Camo Carbon As a “FixEDC,” obviously Jack Wolf envisions this Pioneer as something that can be carried around day-to-day – and, with its 3-inch even blade, that’s a definite possibility. Thanks to the inherent rigidity of its full tang construction, the Pioneer can be thrown into more demanding scenarios than its non-locking, folding predecessor. And when it comes to the steel used here, well, there isn’t…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is facing increased scrutiny over allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct with female staffers and other women, as several rivals take swipes at him ahead of the state’s June gubernatorial primary election.”I’m very disappointed in Eric Swalwell,” former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said on social media Wednesday. “As more and more women come forward with sexual harassment allegations, Swalwell skipped town to avoid facing tough questions about these allegations.””If Swalwell wants voters to trust him, he needs to show up, stop hiding behind his campaign staff and social media accounts, and answer every question from reporters and the public. Voters deserve nothing less,” he added. The Swalwell campaign fired back in a statement to Fox News Digital, calling Villaraigosa’s claims that the Democratic lawmaker is inaccessible “false” and “absurd.”ADAM SCHIFF MAKES ENDORSEMENT IN CALIFORNIA GUBERNATORIAL RACE “Congressman Swalwell spoke to more than 1,000 town hall attendees for nearly 90 minutes Tuesday in Sacramento,” Micah Beasley, a spokesperson for the Swalwell campaign, said. “Afterward, he met with members of the media to answer their questions.”Beasley added that Swalwell was unable to attend Wednesday’s candidate forum due to prior…

Eligible active-duty U.S. Air Force aviators can receive up to $50,000 per year in bonuses for shorter contract lengths in an effort from the service to retain airmen with “critical skills that are highly sought after.”For fiscal year 2026’s aviation bonus program, the force is offering the monetary incentive to select aviators in exchange for an active-duty service commitment, according to a Wednesday Air Force release.The statement lists specific eligible pilots: remotely piloted aircraft pilots, air battle managers and combat systems officers among those the service wishes to “decisively shape and retain” with the bonus opportunity. “The aviation bonus is an incentive that helps us retain expertise and ensures we have the right mix of experienced aviators to meet warfighting demands today and into the future,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said in the release. The fiscal 2026 aviation bonus program allows for the increase in monetary compensation to align with shorter contract lengths, especially within the fighter, bomber and U-2 groups, according to the statement.The bonus rates depend on the aviator’s career field and experience level, but they can receive up to $50,000 a year with a minimum contract of three years and maximum of 12…

Iran is accusing Israel of attacking Hezbollah even after the ceasefire was agreed upon. Iranian media outlets have reported that Tehran was suspending tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and was considering pulling out of the deal with Washington over Israel’s actions in Lebanon. The United States has denied that the vital waterway has been closed again. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Trump was aware of reports saying the strait had been closed, but said the reports “are false,” reported CBS News.  It isn’t just Israel, either.  Iran has also accused the U.S. of violating multiple clauses of the deal framework. Oil Price Plunge After Iran Allows Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz According to a report by the Associated Press News (APNews), Israel’s attacks on Beirut resulted in the deadliest day in the country since the war began. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has insisted that an end to the war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire deal, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump said it was not. Iran’s parliament speaker warned Thursday that continued Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon would bring “explicit costs and STRONG responses.” Saudi Arabia’s Oil Pipeline Hit As Hegseth Declares…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nick Lachey is reminiscing on a “super shady” memory from his boy band days.”This is going to sound super shady, but when we first went out — I remember in our first tour — someone at the label gave us a book,” the 98 Degrees singer recalled in Investigation Discovery’s upcoming documentary, “Boy Band Confidential.” “It was the age of consent in every state in the country.””We kept that book on the tour bus. Unfortunately, there were people out there looking to tear you down.”NICK LACHEY ORDERED TO ATTEND ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES, ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS AFTER INCIDENT WITH PHOTOGRAPHER Lachey first rose to fame as the band’s lead singer, alongside his brother Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre. As the boy band wave began to sizzle out in the early 2000s, however, Lachey began to gain recognition for his marriage to Jessica Simpson.The former couple, who starred in the MTV series “Newlyweds” from 2003 to 2005, first met when Simpson was 18 and Lachey was 24. After four years of dating, they eventually tied the knot in 2002, but divorced in 2006. Lachey went on to marry the now-mother of his three…

Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. Subscribe to their newsletter.On a serene Saturday afternoon, thousands of miles from conflict, soldiers with the California Air National Guard are scattered among stations, hunched over a buddy. Some apply tourniquets. Others practice life-saving skills, checking for breathing, tilting chins to clear airways, searching for blood loss and hidden wounds.This is how they learn to keep a soldier alive.“They’re getting ready to deploy,” said Dr. Dean Winslow, a professor of medicine at Stanford University and an instructor at the Tactical Combat Casualty Care classes.“This is very real.”RELATEDTo help them prepare for what they may encounter in the war with Iran, an update was added to the standard curriculum. Its title: Modern Warfare Concepts, POV Unmanned Aircraft System Explosives. Its focus: the risk of air attack and the importance of high-quality burn care.As the U.S. confronts a changed character of combat, the trauma training for the 50 airmen at Moffett Federal Airfield, about 35 miles south of San Francisco, is urgent and essential. But is it enough?Several new trends are driving concerns that military medical care needs to adapt to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security lodged an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer request for an illegal migrant accused of murdering a 15-year-old boy who allegedly begged for his life before being killed. Yefry Archaga-Elvir, a Honduran national, and other suspects allegedly lured Miles Young into believing he was meeting a girl. DHS cited a prosecutor in the case who said that Archaga-Elvir blocked Young’s vehicle and chased him down on foot before allegedly shooting him in the chest with a handgun. The department says that witnesses heard Young’s final words —  “I just don’t want to die.””Miles Young was lured to his death believing he was going to meet a girl. Instead, he was ambushed and killed in cold blood by this illegal alien who went on to brag about the murder,” said Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.SUSPECT IN FATAL NEW JERSEY HIT-AND-RUN CRASH IS ILLEGAL ALIEN, FUGITIVE: DHS “This animal was released into our country by the Obama administration. ICE lodged an arrest detainer requesting Missouri not release this depraved killer from jail into American neighborhoods,” Bis added. According to DHS, a probable cause affidavit revealed Archaga-Elvir allegedly made a…

Small defense industry artificial intelligence startups are suddenly fielding calls from generals, combatant commanders and deep-pocketed investors, after the souring relationship between the Pentagon and its once-favored AI vendor, Anthropic, reinforced the need to diversify and increase the number of AI providers for the military.In the weeks since the Department of Defense’s troubled relationship with Anthropic burst into public view and led to the company being kicked out of the U.S. military, new defense-focused AI companies like Smack Technologies and EdgeRunner AI say they have experienced a shift in interest that would have been unimaginable just months ago. They have received a surge of overtures about possible contracts and meeting requests and been approached by investors who previously showed no interest. The Pentagon’s growing animosity toward its top AI provider, Anthropic, has opened up opportunities for smaller rivals, who have long sought a foot in the door to the most lucrative government contractor in the world. A defense contract can lead to more business with other branches of the U.S. government, and is a useful signal of trust and safety for potential commercial clients. “We’ve seen a massive increase in demand from customers and the government to get AI solutions…

Today’s red-dot sights are a far cry from those of yesteryear, which wasn’t all that long ago. We’ve come a long way fast.History is fascinating. A look into the past often feels like shaking hands with someone long dead. Some inventors were ahead of their time with an intellectual panache limited only by their place in history. Like da Vinci’s helicopter, their inventions could not get off the ground without supporting technology. The history of the red-dot sight or optical sight is long and filled with brilliant inventors and inventions.The optical sight was well on its way when mankind first began to grind glass, and with Sir Isaac Newton’s optical experiments. Practical innovation led to the first reflex sights around 1900. The problem addressed by the reflex sight was speed and accuracy with iron sights. While very accurate and well-designed iron sights were in practical use before 1900, they required extensive training to be effective.One example was the Buffington rear sight used on the U.S. 1873 Springfield rifle. With graduated adjustments to 2,000 yards and an azimuth knob, the Buffington sight allowed real precision. But the basic problem of iron sights remained. The eye must focus on the front sight,…