Air assets from the United States and South Korea kicked off their annual exercises this week at this year’s Vigilant Defense drills. During the drills, 130 U.S. and South Korean warplanes will work on simulating 24-hour wartime operations. The air armada includes different variations of the fifth-generation F-35 stealth fighter, F-16s, refueling tankers and other…

Whether by sea, air or land, the United States and its allies in the Pacific are going to great lengths to deter China and North Korea from upsetting the balance of power in the region. A large part of the strategy against China involves using unmanned vehicles, including what the Navy calls Unmanned Surface Vessels,…

President Biden speaks to the nation, telling Americans why it’s vital that Israel and Ukraine win their wars. And CVS announces it’s pulling popular brands of cold medicine from its store shelves. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. Biden: Israel, Ukraine victory is ‘vital for America’s national security’ In…

The U.S. and Qatari governments have agreed to block Iran’s access to the $6 billion it was set to receive as part of a prisoner swap with the U.S. in September. The move to deny Iran the funds comes after the Biden administration faced heavy criticism, as some Republicans claimed that the $6 billion helped…

Republican presidential candidates on the campaign trail criticized President Biden following the attacks on Israel. On Sunday, Oct. 8, Israel declared war after Hamas, an Islamic militant group, initiated the most significant attack on Israel in decades. The death toll is still growing, with some outlets reporting the number of deaths has reached 1,000. Meanwhile,…

The death toll tops 1,000 after Hamas’ surprise attack and Israel’s response. And more auto workers are set to go on strike, but this time against Mack Trucks – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Oct. 9, 2023. Israel retaliates after surprise attack by Hamas Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on Saturday, Oct.…

The meeting between Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un wrapped up, with military aid being the main topic of discussion. Some analysts and government officials in the West are concerned that this alliance could create instability in the region. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan breaks down what each side might…

The leaders of North Korea and Russia meet as the two U.S. adversaries look to strengthen their relationship. And Apple unveils big changes with its next generation of iPhones. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Sept. 13, 2023. Kim Jong Un meets with Vladimir Putin in Russia North Korean leader Kim Jong…

A possible meeting between Russian and North Korean leaders looks to be on track. And 22 years later, Americans across the country remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. These stories highlight the Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. Kim Jong Un reportedly takes train to Russia for Putin meeting North Korean leader Kim…