Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, R, signed an executive order Tuesday, Jan. 2, banning all land sales to “foreign adversaries” within 10 miles of critical military sites in the state, saying the state is taking security into its own hands. The executive order comes as fears have been raised about China-backed entities purchasing land strategically near…

An attacker stabs the leader of South Korea’s opposition party during a press event. And a plane with nearly 400 people on board catches fire while landing in Japan. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Political leader in South Korea stabbed on livestream The leader of South Korea’s…

The United States Air Force is rebuilding the airfield used to launch the nuclear attacks on Japan during World War II, reclaiming Tinian Island’s north field from the jungle — just in case it’s needed in a war with China. Diplomatic efforts to prevent a conflict notwithstanding, the U.S. and China are on a path…

America retaliates against Iran-backed militant groups following an attack on U.S. servicemembers in Iraq. And, as of today, Dec. 26, some of Apple’s most popular watches are no longer for sale. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023. US strikes Iran-backed groups after attack injures 3 US servicemembers in…

North Korea may be building up its nuclear arsenal. The U.N. Atomic Agency reports the country started operating a light-water reactor at its main nuclear complex. The agency believes the operation is an attempt to produce bomb fuels. The initiative aligns with leader Kim Jong Un’s repeated vows to build more nuclear weapons. Kim said…

Israel releases new details after three hostages taken by Hamas were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. And, a driver crashes into President Biden’s motorcade outside his campaign headquarters. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Israel reveals more details on 3 hostages mistakenly killed by IDF troops U.S. Defense…

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched South Korea’s first homegrown spy satellite from California’s Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday, Dec. 1. The launch follows North Korea’s recent successful launch of its own spy satellite. The satellite is equipped with electro-optical and infrared capabilities, following launches will feature synthetic aperture radar (SAR), which can “see”…

On Nov. 11, Donald Trump referred to liberals as “vermin.” The United Nations widely recognizes this rhetorical dehumanization as a crucial prerequisite for organized violence, terrorism and genocide. Adolf Hitler’s Nazi party, for instance, repeatedly used the German word for “vermin” to describe Jewish populations before, during and after the Holocaust. Straight Arrow News contributor…

France successfully test-fired the M51.3 strategic ballistic missile on Saturday night, Nov. 18, according to the French Ministry of Defense. The test marks a significant advancement in bolstering the nation’s nuclear deterrent. The M51.3 is the latest iteration of the M51 missile family, enhancing its characteristics with an improved third stage. Fired from the French…