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This article was originally published by Douglas Harrington at Natural News. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30, 2026, that the United States will no longer “subsidize” the defense of “wealthy” allies, reviving the long-running dispute between Washington and NATO’s European members over military burden-sharing. According to an official statement by the Department of War, Hegseth said, “The era of the United States subsidizing the defense of wealthy nations is over. We need partners, not protectorates. We seek alliances built on shared responsibility, not dependency.” Hegseth linked the policy shift to the…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Surf Lodge in the Hamptons is famous for its chicken tender tower, and now the celebrity hotspot has teamed up with Popeyes to bring an “elevated” Louisiana-style eating experience to guests.The partnership marks a “first-of-its-kind” collaboration between Popeyes and The Surf…
A House panel voted Thursday to return the names of nine southern U.S. military bases to those recommended in 2023 by a congressional commission assigned to study the Defense Department’s Confederate honorifics. After a spirited 30-minute debate late Thursday evening, members of the House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Minnesota woman accused of causing a fatal head-on crash that killed an 82-year-old woman told investigators her dog grabbed the steering wheel before the collision, according to court records.Shauna Rae Dokken, 43, was charged Monday in Roseau County District Court with…
Following high profile cases of sexual assault involving Army doctors, House lawmakers have proposed that chaperones be required at military hospitals and clinics for sensitive medical exams.Members of the House Armed Services Committee voted unanimously Thursday to include the mandate in their markup of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization…
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was screamed at during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing this week by a Chicago-area Democrat amid a heated exchange over the Trump economy.Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., followed several other Democrats in condemning rising prices during the…
ROME — Battles in tunnels in Gaza and fierce underground fighting in Ukraine have convinced special forces units around the world to brush on the latest techniques in subterranean combat, but they are facing a problem — where do you train for that?One answer lies in Italy, where a growing…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New Jersey’s Democratic governor announced Thursday night that the state will pour millions more taxpayer dollars into a legal slush fund protecting illegal aliens from deportation.”We are increasing funding for the Detention Deportation Defense Initiative by $12 million – for a total…
The U.S. Army plans to order thousands of next-generation, short-range air defense missiles to replace the aging FIM-92 Stinger. A new Army Request for Information seeks to identify companies that can deliver 11,000 Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, or NGSRI, missiles beginning in Fiscal Year 2028. The response deadline is…
At its launch in 2025, the Springfield Armory Kuna quickly established itself as a premier PDW-style 9mm pistol. This was due not just to its well-considered feature set and ergonomics, but also to its performance — driven in no small part by its roller-delayed operating system. This system allows the…
Kestrel Knives is growing its business and making a name for itself in the fixed blade scene. Since opening its doors in 2011, the Pennsylvania-based shop has focused on ultralight outdoors knife designs that speak both to niche users and the broader knife community. Kestrel’s most well-known piece is the…
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This article was originally published by Jacob Thomas at Natural News. President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on all Chinese imports, linking the penalty to Beijing’s alleged failure to stop fentanyl and its precursor chemicals from entering the United States. China exports roughly half a trillion dollars in goods…
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An Illinois man is behind bars after police say he allegedly shot a pregnant woman driving home from a prenatal appointment in a suspected road rage incident. Anthony Lee-Armstrong, 19, is facing a slew of felony charges — including first-degree assault, armed criminal…
U.S. Special Operations Command is looking to build a new testing ground for drones in Mississippi as the Pentagon grapples with ever-evolving autonomous technology that has come to define modern warfare.The project would expand existing test ranges at NASA’s Stennis Space Center to facilitate air, sea and ground-based drones, according…
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There are dirty plays in hockey, and there are the plays beyond that that are just downright despicable.This is one of the latter.The Memorial Cup is underway, pitting the championship teams from the Canadian Hockey League’s three leagues — the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and the Quebec Maritimes…
The United States will need at least three years to restore an array of critical weapons systems to prewar levels following its 38-day bombing campaign against Iran, according to the Center for Strategic International Studies.The new analysis, released on Wednesday, warned that depleted inventories have “created a window of vulnerability…
The recently appointed commander of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Odeh, has been killed in an airstrike in Gaza, the Israeli authorities have claimed. Israel claimed that Odeh was eliminated less than two weeks after the assassination of his predecessor. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Odeh was “sent…
Everyone is buzzing about the New York Knicks going to the NBA Finals, so much so that President Donald Trump says he’s going to head to New York to catch a game.Of course, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul — who not too long ago was pleading for big-money ex-New Yorkers…
The U.S. Navy has announced a new pilot program that will seek to provide sailors with healthier culinary options and more avenues to use their meal entitlements.The service is launching its shore food service transformation initiative at Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport, Mississippi, and Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Washington, with the…
Tuesday was just a 1-1 day, nothing special, but also not a complete disaster. One of the things I love most about baseball is that we get to bet on it daily. Not only do we bet on it daily, but we also have a chance to read individual series.Unlike…
HONOLULU — In an effort to mitigate logistical issues that accompany large-scale combat operations, the U.S. Army is working to better integrate veterinarians into combat care.To better prepare for the possibility of a large injury rate in a future Indo-Pacific fight, combat medical teams are working on ways to utilize…