The New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, Oct. 14. They were calling attention to Israel’s ongoing attacks on Gaza.  Hundreds of demonstrators from the Jewish Voices for Peace group staged a sit-in outside the building. Several people chained themselves to the doors just before…

For over 17 days, unidentified drones reportedly breached restricted airspace over Langley Air Force Base in Virginia, raising alarms among military and national security officials. Some of the drones, estimated to be as large as 20 feet and flying at speeds of more than 100 mph, were spotted near sensitive installations. They include Naval Station…

A month into the strike of 33,000 Boeing machinists with no end in sight, Boeing’s issues are piling on. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced Friday, Oct. 11, the company will lay off 17,000 employees, which accounts for roughly 10% of its staff.  “Our business is in a difficult position, and it is hard to overstate…

China launched fresh, record-breaking military exercises on Monday, Oct. 14, around Taiwan in retribution for what it labeled “separatist acts by Taiwan independence forces.” The drills came just days after a speech by Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te who made calls for leaders across the nation’s islands to resist “annexation” from Beijing. Taiwan’s Ministry of National…

Elon Musk’s recent political tweets are impacting SpaceX’s ability to launch more rockets from California’s central coast. The California Coastal Commission rejected a proposal from the Air Force that would have allowed SpaceX to launch up to 50 rockets a year from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Santa Barbara County. One reason behind the rejection…

A whistleblower came forward with claims of a secret Pentagon program, allegedly tasked with gathering information on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs. The program, referred to as “Immaculate Constellation,” reportedly operated without congressional oversight for years, according to independent journalist Michael Shellenberger. In an interview with NewsNation, Shellenberger said the whistleblower stumbled…

Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida and is expected to arrive as soon as late Wednesday night. And details on the Afghan national now in federal custody for planning a massive attack for Election Day and how authorities caught him. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Florida prepares for Hurricane…

This week on Weapons and Warfare, the team is taking a look at the China problem. Host Ryan Robertson breaks down some key thoughts from three of America’s most informed voices, discussing the challenges China poses to the U.S. military. The experts address strategic, technological, and operational issues, highlighting the implications for national security and…

The Department of Defense reported that military services collectively missed recruiting goals by about 41,000 during the last fiscal year. This issue was highlighted in a recent debate between Virginia Senate candidates Tim Kaine, the incumbent Democrat, and his Republican challenger, Hung Cao. Cao’s comments on low military recruitment gained significant attention “When you’re using…

After months in a federal trial, a jury is now deliberating the fate of three former Memphis police officers. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith were fired from the Memphis Police Department after Tyre Nichols was beaten on Jan. 7, 2023. The 29-year-old died days later from head injuries, according to an autopsy and…