SecurityCommentary
On Purple Heart Day, How a Medal Rewards Acts of Love
The first time I was wounded, I bled little and required no serious treatment, but the soldier next to me, who bore the full brunt… Read More
International Analysis
What Really Happened In Beirut, Explained
A large explosion Tuesday at the Port of Beirut, Lebanon’s main port, killed at least 100 and wounded 4,000 others, authorities say. The president of… Read More
SecurityNews
Scandal-Plagued Broadcast Agency Poses Security Risks, Audit Finds
The embattled agency that oversees Voice of America and other federally funded media outlets has failed for a decade to adequately vet staff, creating a… Read More
SecurityCommentary
‘Severe, Fundamental Security Failures’ in This Federal Agency Need to Be Investigated
A strongly worded press release by Michael Pack, the new chief executive officer of the U.S. Global Media Agency, dropped quite a bombshell July 23…. Read More
SecurityCommentary
House, Senate Defense Authorization Votes Are Rare, Welcome Show of Bipartisanship
The House of Representatives and the Senate approved their respective versions of the National Defense Authorization Act last week. Both passed with strong bipartisan support…. Read More
SecurityCommentary
Mindless Defense Cut Loses Big in Congress
The Congressional Progressive Caucus introduced a measure in both the Senate and the House to cut the U.S. defense budget by 10%. The proposed amendment… Read More
SocietyNews
13 Images of the Chaos Created by ‘Violent Anarchists’ in Portland
Mobs have defaced Portland, Oregon, with graffiti and carried out violent attacks against federal buildings while baiting law enforcement officers seeking to protect government property. … Read More
SecurityCommentary
House Panel Forgets ‘Water’s Edge,’ Again OKs Partisan Defense Bill
The House Appropriations Committee approved its fiscal year 2021 funding bill for the Department of Defense on July 14 on a straight party-line vote of… Read More
Law Analysis
New York City Eliminated Its Anti-Crime Unit. Violent Crime Has Surged.
New York City has seen a 53.5% increase in shootings and a 27% increase in killings this year, according to GianCarlo Canaparo, a legal fellow with The Heritage… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Uncertain Times Are When We Most Need Steady Defenders. So Why Hurt the Pentagon Now?
This is one in a series on the importance of achieving peace through strength and keeping U.S. national security strong. Both long have been Heritage… Read More
