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Every year, Congress considers a critical piece of legislation called the “National Defense Authorization Act” (“NDAA”). Many bills that would never pass individually, such as

America is at war. Not the kind of war announced in joint sessions of Congress with unanimous applause. The kind of war that wages in

During my military career, I have led people in combat and made choices with real consequences. From this experience, I can say with confidence that

There has been little written about the other basic military components of the Iranian military. We’ve heard about their drones, their ballistic missiles, their destroyed

I have spent thirty-three years in uniform and a good deal more than that studying how nations are born and how they endure. This Fourth

The Doomsday Clock reads 89 seconds to midnight. Reflecting growing concerns about multiple risks, including: Nuclear weapons and increasing geopolitical tensions. Biological threats and advances

On June 18, 2026, Former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard released declassified communications and documents that expose what many Americans have suspected for years.

One year ago, I wrote a piece called The Diplomatic Void. I warned that nearly a third of America’s ambassadorial seats were empty, that the Senate

There are 8 men and women I think about every Memorial Day. I have thought about them every Memorial Day for more years than I

Ten Ways China Has Threatened the United States I have spent over 33 years in uniform and in service to this country, including as Director

A Mother’s Day Letter to America There are some things a man does not write about until he is old enough to understand what he

Over the past several years, a quiet pattern has emerged that deserves far more attention than it has received. It began in July 2023 with