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MoreIn the past week, some Coast Guard families have had their electricity shut off as a result of unpaid bills. The Coast Guard, which oversees 6,000 family housing units, has been “begging” utility providers to keep the power and water on during a partial government shutdown that has hampered the service’s ability to pay its bills, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday said Tuesday.Coasties scheduled to move this summer also have mounting credit debt as a result of restrictions on advanced pay for travel, and some have postponed medical treatment or delayed major expenses to avoid costs.Civilian Coast Guard employees have fared even worse, according to leadership. One civil servant told Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Phil Waldron that he sold his car to pay his rent in Ketchikan, Alaska, before emergency funding became available.“Our total workforce has spent a majority of this fiscal year operating under uncertainty, fear and anger caused by a lapse of appropriations,” Waldron said during a hearing Tuesday on the Coast Guard budget. “The dangerous missions that our folks conduct every day … require their complete and total focus. That focus is dangerously fractured when they’re worried about paying their rent or…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Iranian government is using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon”. Rubio added that the U.S. ruling class will not allow Iran to continue to use the vital waterway to control the direction of the war. According to multiple sources, including Axios, Iran has passed a new offer to Washington, which includes a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while deferring nuclear negotiations to a later stage. While speaking on Fox News on Monday, as reported by RT, Rubio was skeptical of the latest overture. “If what they mean by opening the straits is, ‘Yes, the straits are open, as long as you coordinate with Iran, get our permission, or we’ll blow you up, and you pay us’ – that’s not opening the straits,” he said. Rubio also argued that Iran’s control over the waterway would create a dangerous precedent. “This is not the Suez Canal, this is not the Panama Canal, these are international waters. And if that’s normalized, not only does that set a precedent in the Middle East, it sets a precedent all over the world,” he argued, calling the strait “the…
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Folks, I hope you’re having a better day than I am. I woke up to a sick dog this morning. And I’ll spare you the gross details, but I will say there are much better things to be doing at 5:30 a.m. than throwing blankets in the laundry and scrubbing excrement off the floors.We think Rocky is recovering from an anxious tummy because — for the first time ever — we boarded him over the weekend. Not in one of those doggy prisons that leave him in a cage all day. No, no. I paid a premium to make sure he was comfortable with a highly rated trainer in Brentwood with a big backyard, comfy couches and a pool.And I’m still paying for it, apparently. OUTKICKSo why did we board him this weekend? I’m so glad you asked! My husband and I spent a couple nights in North Georgia — at a hotel too fancy to have your 80-pound German Shepherd shedding all over the sheets — as a bit of a belated third anniversary celebration. And while we took full advantage of the resort (if you know what I mean), we also spent a good portion of Saturday in…
The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026. The increase would mark the largest single-year F-35 buy from the Pentagon since fiscal 2022 and a sharp reversal from last year’s reduced procurement.The headline number depends on Congress passing a separate funding bill. Only 32 of the 85 requested aircraft are funded through the base discretionary budget. The remaining 53 are tied to a $350 billion mandatory funding request that the administration plans to pursue through a second reconciliation bill, alongside the $1.15 trillion base topline. That bill has not yet been introduced.House Speaker Mike Johnson has acknowledged that a second reconciliation bill could be a tough sell, and some House Republicans have pushed back on the idea after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act cleared Congress last year.If the bill fails, the F-35 buy could plummet to 32 aircraft, below even the fiscal 2026 baseline of 47.As proposed, the 85-aircraft buy breaks down to 38 F-35As for the Air Force, 37 F-35Cs for the Navy and Marine Corps, and 10 F-35Bs for the Marine Corps, according to the Department of War’s FY2027 Procurement Programs (P-1) book.…
Photo credit: iStock user GregorBister.There are things that criminals know that you don’t, but here are some lessons that will help really keep you safe.I recently attended the Crime and Criminals seminar presented by John Hearne of Two Pillars Training, an annual update he delivers through Citizen Safety Academy. It reinforced something most armed citizens intuitively sense but rarely see laid out this clearly: Much of what we believe about crime in America is either incomplete, misleading or simply wrong.Hearne holds a master’s degree in criminal justice with a concentration in research methods, a public safety career stretching back to 1986 across fire, police, EMS and more than a decade as a federal law enforcement officer. He’s a published author and rangemaster instructor since 2001. What followed over two hours was one of the most grounded and practically valuable presentations I’ve sat through in years of firearms training.His seminar isn’t about tactics or gear. It focuses on something more foundational: the reality of crime, how criminals think and how ordinary people become victims. For anyone serious about personal defense, this is where the conversation should start.The First Hard Truth: The Data Isn’t What You ThinkMost people assume FBI crime statistics…
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In the past week, some Coast Guard families have had their electricity shut off as a result of unpaid bills. The Coast Guard, which oversees 6,000 family housing units, has been “begging” utility providers to keep the power and water on during a partial government shutdown that has hampered the…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Iranian government is using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon”. Rubio added that the U.S. ruling class will not allow Iran to continue to use the vital waterway to control the direction of the war. According…
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Folks, I hope you’re having a better day than I am. I woke up to a sick dog this morning. And I’ll spare you the gross details, but I will say there are much better things to be doing at 5:30 a.m. than throwing blankets in the laundry and scrubbing…
The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request seeks 85 F-35 Lightning II fighters across the joint force, up from 47 in fiscal 2026. The increase would mark the largest single-year F-35 buy from the Pentagon since fiscal 2022 and a sharp reversal from last year’s reduced procurement.The headline number depends on…
Photo credit: iStock user GregorBister.There are things that criminals know that you don’t, but here are some lessons that will help really keep you safe.I recently attended the Crime and Criminals seminar presented by John Hearne of Two Pillars Training, an annual update he delivers through Citizen Safety Academy. It…
A new model from Civivi is noteworthy for any aspiring butterfly knife maestros out there. The Dracolisk is a balisong model that the company is rolling out exclusively in edgeless, practice-friendly versions. Balisongs, maybe more than any other sub-genre in the knife market, are a world unto themselves. Not only…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! First lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla came together Tuesday at the White House to spotlight a shared commitment to improving children’s well-being.The two spouses joined students for hands-on activities related to technology and history at the White House Tennis Pavilion in…
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MoreA U.S. Navy unit that tests out weapons and aircraft was recently spotted flying one of the U.S. Air Force’s fifth-gen fighter jets as part of an exchange between the two services, the Navy confirmed to Military Times.Unit insignia of U.S. Navy Air and Test Evaluation Squadron 9, or VX-9, based out of Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California, was spotted on an F-35A Lightning II variant on Jan. 23 by aviation enthusiasts on social media. A spokesperson for the F-35 Joint Program Office subsequently confirmed the Navy’s flying of the aircraft in an emailed statement to Military Times. While the Air Force’s F-35A is a conventional takeoff and landing fighter, the Navy operates the carrier-based F-35C variant. The Marine Corps, meanwhile, pilots the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing variant. The Air Force delivered the aircraft to the Navy through a service agreement, the spokesperson said. As of December 2025, the Navy has reportedly accepted delivery of nearly 90 of the carrier-based F-35C aircraft, the spokesperson added. While the F-35 Joint Program Office was unable to state the catalyst for the exchange, a U.S. Navy official told Military Times that other Navy test units have previously flight-tested aircraft…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Since his return to office, President Donald Trump has undertaken a series of changes aimed at reshaping the look and feel of the White House and other iconic Washington landmarks.Over the weekend, the president announced in a Truth Social post that the Trump Kennedy Center will close later this year for a two-year renovation.He said the decision followed a yearlong review involving contractors, arts experts and other advisers. He added that the temporary closure would allow the renovations to be completed faster and at a higher quality than if construction were carried out while performances continued. It was not immediately clear what renovations were planned, how much it would cost and what would happen to the scheduled performances.TRUMP ANNOUNCES TWO-YEAR CLOSURE OF TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER FOR MAJOR RENOVATIONSThe Trump Kennedy Center renovations are the latest in a series of design projects the former real estate developer has pursued since returning to the White House. Read on to learn more about how the world’s most famous real estate developer is leaving his mark on Washington.‘Arc de Trump’ In October, Trump unveiled a new monument dubbed the “Arc de Trump,” which is planned to…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Longtime aide to President Donald Trump and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino got married Sunday at Mar-a-Lago in a ceremony attended by the president and a host of senior administration officials.Speaking briefly to reporters ahead of the wedding, Trump called it a “big day” and praised the attendees as “very loyal, very fantastic people.”Among those in attendance were Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Attorney General Pam Bondi. Billionaire Elon Musk was also present.Other senior figures included White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, and White House policy chief Stephen Miller.KAROLINE LEAVITT IS EXPECTING A BABY GIRL IN MAY 2026, SAYS MOTHERHOOD IS ‘CLOSEST THING TO HEAVEN ON EARTH’ Several members of the Trump family attended, including Donald Trump Jr., his fiancée Bettina Anderson, his ex-wife Vanessa Trump, and their daughter Kai.WHITE HOUSE TOUTS TRUMP’S ‘BOLD VISION’ FOR TOWERING INDEPENDENCE ARCH FOR AMERICA 250″Congratulations! Wonderful wedding with amazing people,” Musk wrote on X following the ceremony.First lady Melania Trump was not in attendance.Scavino, 50, announced his engagement in September, sharing footage of the…
To readers of The Armory Life and many 1911 afficionados, Hilton Yam is going to be a familiar name. In the company of the many great gunsmiths and competitors who have built their professions around the construction or use of 1911 pistols, Yam offers a very unique perspective. Excepting, perhaps, a dwindling corps of old-guard military armorers, few have amassed more experience using, maintaining, and improving real-world, hard-use duty 1911’s than Hilton Yam. The Springfield Armory 10-8 Performance Master Class combines Hilton Yam’s decades of FBI duty experience with Springfield Armory’s 1911 manufacturing capabilities. Image: Carson McDaniel The late 1980s and early 1990s saw both military and law enforcement agencies in the United States shift away from the 1911 semi-automatic pistol in .45 ACP in favor of increased-capacity, softer-recoiling 9mm platforms, or guns chambered for the new, intermediate .40-cal. cartridge. One high-profile exception to this trend was the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In the mid-’90s, the FBI issued a solicitation for .45-caliber 1911s to endure a grueling selection process based around reliability and accuracy. The prize? A contract to supply duty sidearms for the FBI’s regional SWAT units, with it also being used by the Bureau’s elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT). Springfield…
Officials in the United States have backtracked on a threat to Iran, saying that the U.S. is not actually ready to strike, after several mainstream media outlets claimed that an attack was imminent. The information on an imminent attack came from “anonymous sources.” Anonymous Sources Say That A U.S. Attack on Iran Is Imminent The U.S. has built up a military presence in the Middle East, as its rhetoric regarding Iran has intensified. Washington has dispatched what US President Donald Trump described as a “massive and beautiful armada” to the region over the past few weeks. The armada was led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and meant to pressure Tehran into accepting a new nuclear deal. A few days ago, reports surfaced that there would not be a deal reached with Iran, making another regime change war, much like that in Venezuela, possible. No Deal With Iran! An Apocalyptic “Regime Change War” Appears To Be Imminent Even though the U.S. has been building up its arsenal in the Middle East, airstrikes on Iran “aren’t imminent” because Washington needs to make sure that Israel, its Arab allies, and U.S. forces in the region are properly protected, the Wall Street…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran gain momentum, Iran has intensified its rhetoric toward the region while continuing a violent crackdown at home, according to analysts and eyewitness accounts obtained by Fox News Digital.On Sunday and Monday morning, Iran issued fresh warnings that any military strike on its territory would ignite a regional conflict, even as senior Iranian officials signaled a willingness to negotiate. Reuters reported Monday that Tehran is examining the possibility of renewed nuclear talks with the United States, with Turkey emerging as a potential venue and regional mediators including Saudi Arabia and Qatar playing an active role, after President Donald Trump said he was hopeful a deal could be reached to avert military action against Iran.U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on Tuesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, according to Axios.IRAN WILL RETALIATE ‘WITH EVERYTHING WE HAVE’ IF US ATTACKS, SENIOR DIPLOMAT WARNS The talks are expected to focus on Iran, following Zamir’s visit to Washington over the weekend, where he held a series of meetings with U.S. defense officials on…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Since news broke in late January that TikTok’s U.S. operations would move under American-led ownership, many people who previously avoided the app are reconsidering. The shift has reopened conversations among parents, educators and older adults who once viewed TikTok as off-limits due to foreign ownership concerns.One reader summed up that hesitation clearly in an email we received. It reflects a question many families are asking right now.”I read a summary of the approved joint venture deal between China (20%) and U.S. Investors (80%). We do not have a TikTok account at this time. We’ve been following through the media about the helpful shorts and are considering opening an account, once the deal is consummated and control of accounts is in the hands of the U.S. side. Yet, we are not techies and are still concerned about the security of said accounts.” — CharlieThat concern is understandable. For years, TikTok raised legitimate questions about foreign ownership, data access and national security. Those concerns were serious enough to trigger government bans, lawsuits and strong warnings to families. Now, that chapter has shifted. TikTok’s U.S. operations now sit under a U.S.-led ownership structure, with American…
New Army recruits are entering the service later in life than previous years, with the average enlistment age at 22.7, according to Army data.That figure, which reflects the average age of active-duty and reserve recruits so far in fiscal year 2026, may reflect a shift from recent decades, when the average age was 21.7 in the 2000s and 21.1 in the 2010s, according to data provided by Madison Bonzo, the Army Recruiting Division’s chief of media relations. Army recruiting leadership says the increase reflects changes in how the service approaches recruiting. Now, recruiters are looking beyond traditional high school to boot camp pipelines to reach a wider range of potential enlistees. “One of the primary things we started working on in 2025 — and it has continued — is expanding our market,” said Brig. Gen. Sara Dudley, the commanding general of the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, during a January media roundtable. Dudley added that since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered high schools, the Army has been trying to expand its reach to older Americans. “We have been trying hard to generate mechanisms at which to reach an older population in the United States that still qualify to serve in the military…
This article was originally published by Belle Carter at Natural News. Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala triggered a security review after uploading “For Official Use Only” government documents into a public version of ChatGPT in August 2025, risking exposure to OpenAI’s user base. The incident fuels existing concerns that CISA—originally tasked with infrastructure security—has become a tool for censorship, targeting conservative voices and election-integrity advocates under the guise of combating “misinformation.” Gottumukkala reportedly failed a counterintelligence polygraph test in July 2025 and attempted to remove CISA’s Chief Information Officer, raising internal tensions. His unauthorized ChatGPT use further damaged trust in his leadership. The breach highlights vulnerabilities in adopting public AI tools like ChatGPT for sensitive government work, contrasting with secure internal alternatives (e.g., DHSChat). Critics warn of oversight gaps and partisan misuse. The incident intensifies scrutiny of CISA’s dual role in cybersecurity and speech policing, eroding public confidence. Key unresolved questions include disciplinary actions for Gottumukkala and whether CISA can reconcile its conflicting mandates. The acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Madhu Gottumukkala, triggered an internal security review after uploading sensitive government documents into a public version of ChatGPT last summer, according to a Politico investigation. The incident, which occurred…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Norway’s royal family is facing an unusually turbulent moment as the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit prepares to stand trial this week on multiple criminal charges, including rape, just as newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents have revived scrutiny of the princess’s past contact with him.The defendant, Marius Borg Høiby, is scheduled to appear in Oslo district court on Tuesday following an indictment handed down last summer after a lengthy investigation. Høiby is not part of the royal household and does not hold any official role.Authorities arrested Høiby several times in 2024 as allegations mounted, though he was not held in custody while prosecutors built their case.Prosecutors accuse Høiby of committing multiple sexual assaults over a period of several years and engaging in violent and threatening behavior toward former partners. The alleged incidents span from 2018 through late 2024 and include accusations of violating a restraining order.NEW GHISLAINE MAXWELL MUGSHOT INCLUDED IN DOJ’S LATEST EPSTEIN FILES RELEASE If convicted, the 29-year-old could face a prison sentence of up to 10 years. Court proceedings are expected to continue into mid-March.Following the indictment, defense attorney Petar Sekulic said his client denies all allegations of sexual…
