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Op-Ed: Washington’s Defense Tech Bet is Paying Off, Ottawa is Still Placing Chips
Last week in Montreal, Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted European Union leaders and launched a new “Alliance for the Future.” By the time the summit wrapped, Ottawa had also signaled that it intends to join the EU’s €90 billion loan program for Ukraine. It was a serious show of commitment to both Europe and Kyiv, and Canada deserves credit.
Pentagon Launches “FORTRESS America” to Shield US Military Bases from Global Supply Disruptions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced FORTRESS America on Sept. 30 at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. The program aims to strengthen US military force operational independence if a conflict cuts off overseas supplies or knocks out civilian power grids at home. According to the memorandum, the Pentagon’s initiative includes preparing all US military bases to survive 90 days independently and identifying commercial factories that can shift to defense production during a crisis.
New York Archdiocese Settles Sexual Abuse Case for $800 Million
Jeff Anderson & Associates PA represents 300 plaintiffs in the case against the New York Archdiocese, now the Catholic Church's second-largest settlement in history. He encourages his clients to take the deal “not because it’s a great deal, but it’s the best deal that can be gotten”, reports The New York Times.
Op-Ed: The 2026 Midterm Elections: Nicki Minaj, the Cheesecake Factory, and the Blue Wave
As the 2026 US midterm elections approach, it's the final stretch of campaigning. Control of both the US House of Representatives and Senate is up for grabs. Presidents are making the campaign trail. Federal investigations are being launched.
Fighting for the First Amendment: How SLAPP statutes are protecting the legacy of New York Times v. Sullivan and the future of journalism in the United States
In his new book, New York Times writer and author David Enrich warns that disinformation and distrust in journalism and news media are at an all-time high following the Trump administration's latest efforts. This article discusses the protections state legislatures are adopting in response to litigation that is bankrupting freelance journalists and smaller newsrooms across the United States.
Canada Indefinitely Suspends Plans to Expand MAID to Individuals Whose Sole Condition is Mental Illness
Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand medically assisted dying to include people whose sole condition was mental illness, contributing to the growing international debate over ethical and legal questions regarding assisted dying.
Op-Ed: Not Quite Thawed: Future US-China Joint AI Ventures Remain Frozen After Trump–Xi Summit, Echoing Cold War Hegemonic Friction
The Trump-Xi summit eased trade tensions and opened the door to AI dialogue, but competition for technological leadership complicates prospects for binding AI limits. Cold War arms control offers a precedent: both powers may resist compromise as long as each expects to gain more by continuing the race, reviving the classic dilemma of a failed bargaining model.
As Iran War Continues, States Say Federal Election Security Help Came Too Late
With the US midterm elections set for Nov. 3, federal and state officials are preparing for security threats to the voting process while the country is at war with Iran. Federal agencies say they are ready to protect the vote. State election officials in both parties say the help came too late.
Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé Speaks Out About the Treatment of Haitian Immigrants
Since Haitians’ TPS status was terminated in the US in July 2026, hundreds of Haitians have been deported and thousands treated inhumanely. At the 81st UN General Assembly, Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé highlights how immigrants should be treated with respect.
Speeches, Tours, and Tariffs: How Politicians Are Protesting Against the Drastic Change in the U.S.’s Role in the World
Due to the drastic change in U.S. policy, there’s been an increase in political protest both domestically and internationally.
French President Macron in Washington as the United States Turns a Cold Shoulder to European Allies
With their first meeting together taking place in 2017, Macron and Trump have a long history of friendly and assertive discussions. Now, Macron has returned to Washington to call upon European nations to focus on developing their independent security capabilities and to advocate for Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Vice President JD Vance Attends Munich Security Conference
U.S. Vice President JD Vance attends the Munich Security Conference, emphasising American dominance and ties to the far-right, unsettling European leaders.
US Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s European Debut
On Feb. 12, 2025, in Brussels, Belgium, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth made his European debut by making questionable comments about Ukraine’s borders and the country’s potential NATO membership.
Op-Ed: What the U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire in Lebanon Could Mean for Gaza
On Nov. 26, 2024, Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire between the two nations.
US-French Relations Heal After President Macron’s Second State Visit
To strengthen the alliance between US and France, Biden and Macron attended a meeting in the Oval Office and discussed the war in Ukraine.
Saudi Sentencing of US citizen Deepens Existing Tensions
Friction between The United States of America and Saudi Arabia over oil production have further increased with the 16-year sentencing of 72-year old American citizen Saad Ibrahim Almadi.
Biden Asserts Putin’s Threats Risk Nuclear Armageddon
President Joe Biden warned of the risk of nuclear armageddon during an Oct. 6 Democratic fundraiser in New York in light of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threats to utilize nuclear weapons as Russia loses ground in its invasion of Ukraine.
United States Responds to North Korea’s Threatening Missile Fire with Tests of its Own
In an allied response to North Korea’s unforeseeable missile fire over Japan, the United States and South Korea both fired test missiles on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022.