As mysterious drones continue flying over New Jersey, frustrated members of Congress are calling for the federal government to take them down. The calls come just days after a New Jersey representative asked the Pentagon to get involved.  “They should be shot down if necessary,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said. “We should be doing some…

The Pentagon has announced the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Rapid Capabilities Cell (AI RCC), a new office focused on integrating artificial intelligence into military systems. This initiative is part of the United States’ broader efforts to deploy autonomous weapons and counter threats from adversaries such as China and Russia. Operating under the Chief Digital…

As questions swirl over the dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey and other locations along the East Coast, the Pentagon has shot down one theory circulating at the Capitol. During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing Wednesday, Dec. 11, New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for not taking action, before giving…

President-elect Donald Trump reacts to Christopher Wray’s resignation announcement. And the Pentagon responds to claims that an “Iranian mothership” is behind the mysterious drones over New Jersey. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’ The dust is still…

President Joe Biden approved a new classified national security memo Wednesday, Dec. 11. The White House said it could serve as a roadmap for the Trump administration on Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. The memo, which is not being made public due to what the White House called sensitive findings, has details on how…

New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith, R, requested U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin provide a state military base with the tools it needs to take down mystery drones spotted across the Garden State. Authorities spotted unmanned aerial systems by the dozen over sensitive security locations and critical infrastructure.  “This is a national security issue of the…

In the event of a conflict between the United States and China, U.S. bases in the Pacific, including Guam, would play a critical role. Known as the “hub of the Pacific,” Guam is essential to U.S. military strategy in eastern Asia and the South China Sea. A recent test to intercept a ballistic missile aimed…

The United States deployed A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, commonly known as Warthogs, to the Philippines for joint training exercises with the Philippine Air Force. The deployment serves to strengthen the long-standing defense partnership between the two nations. The A-10s are assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, which is based in South Korea. The aircraft arrived…

The Arctic is shifting from a region of international cooperation to a battleground for global power. China is expanding its presence, pursuing influence in Arctic governance and tapping into economic opportunities created by climate change. Its growing partnership with Russia—spanning trade, science and military cooperation—is reshaping regional dynamics. The Pentagon warned that this unprecedented collaboration…

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with congressional Republicans on the afternoon of Thursday, Dec. 5, to brainstorm for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). A number of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are interested in working with DOGE to trim down the government.  The first place of bipartisan agreement is the Department…