The dynamics of the war in Ukraine are changing significantly as Russia seeks to upgrade its stockpile of heavy “dumb bombs” into gliding and guided bombs. With Russia already pressing its advantages in sheer numbers of soldiers and munitions, and with Western military support stalled, this major bomb upgrade forebodes darker days for Ukraine ahead.…

With ongoing wars and the crisis at the border, U.S. intelligence officials warn of threats at home and abroad. And changes are coming for groceries with that ‘Made in the USA’ label. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 12, 2024. U.S. intelligence chiefs warn of threats at border, abroad Top…

Russia is gearing up for another offensive against Ukraine later this year, according to CNN. Moscow has one clear advantage against Ukraine, with NATO intelligence estimating that Russia produces 250,000 artillery munitions per month, totaling approximately 3 million annually. The numbers by Russia are vastly greater than the U.S. and its European allies, who produce…

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued an urgent warning regarding plans by “extremists” to target large gatherings in the city, specifically highlighting concerts and mass events on Friday, March 8, and Saturday, March 9, as potential targets. The warning comes amid growing concerns over security in the region. This alert follows an operation by Russia’s…

Several news websites, masquerading under names that imply they are American local news outlets, have recently surfaced. However, the sites are creations of Russian origin designed to disseminate Russian propaganda alongside genuine news stories, according to The New York Times. The websites bear names such as “D.C. Weekly,” “New York News Daily,” “Chicago Chronicle” and…

In 2023, Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the head of U.S. Central Command, said the Middle East was on the verge of an unprecedented and transformative process. Now, in 2024, no other region presents more of a threat to the United States than the region CENTCOM monitors — which includes the Middle East, the Levant and…

The House of Representatives is working on three bipartisan bills to address transnational repression. According to the FBI, transnational repression happens when foreign governments stalk, intimidate or assault people in the United States. In countries like Russia, China and Turkey, where oppressive regimes reign, criticizing the government can get someone jailed or killed. However, those…

Chinese-made cargo cranes at U.S. ports have sparked concern following a congressional investigation that unveiled potential national security risks, according to The Wall Street Journal. The probe revealed communication equipment on these cranes that doesn’t align with standard operations, prompting worries about possible clandestine data collection. Some of these components include cellular modems capable of…

U.S. House Democrats have launched an investigation into SpaceX. The investigation follows allegations that Russia may be leveraging its Starlink satellite internet service for military operations in Ukraine, potentially breaching U.S. sanctions and threatening both Ukrainian and U.S. national security. Representatives Jamie Raskin, D-Md., and Robert Garcia, D-Calif., expressed concerns after Ukrainian officials reported that…