Whether its fighting China in the Pacific or Russia in the Baltics, the U.S. and its allies are looking for ways to win wars without runways. Air bases are obvious targets, and aircraft carriers can be sunk, but planes will still need to fly if the U.S. wants to have a chance at victory. The…

President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide an additional $13 billion in emergency defense aid and $8 billion in humanitarian support for Ukraine. The request also includes $12 billion for the domestic disaster relief fund and costs a total of $40 billion.  Congress is actively debating how much money it’s willing to spend on…

As a show of force at the edge of the world, 11 warships from China and Russia were spotted carrying out a joint naval patrol near Alaska. The bold move in early August is just the latest provocation in a region known for chilly receptions. “There’s really critically important elements of the geostrategic importance of…

The death toll rises after wildfires tear through parts of Hawaii. And look before you end that call – a big change is on the way for iPhone users. It’s time for The Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Death toll rises in Maui wildfires The death toll has risen on the Hawaiian island of…

The United States is sending a clear message to Iran’s navy: stop acting like pirates or face the consequences. To make sure its message hits home with Iran, the U.S. military is taking the unprecedented step of offering to station Marines on foreign merchant vessels. It’s the latest sign the U.S. is still very much…

Border Patrol agents have seen an increase in the number of Chinese nationals illegally crossing the border this year. Agents apprehended 33,409 Chinese immigrants trying to enter the country illegally from October to June; that’s already higher than the 27,756 apprehensions for all of fiscal year 2022.  Here’s a look at the statistics: Fiscal year…