The State Department, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, issued new guidance on Friday halting the disbursement of most foreign aid grants for 90 days. This move includes a pause on military aid to Ukraine, according to a report by Politico. The directive follows an executive order from President Donald Trump requiring a review of foreign aid spending.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act to safeguard military bases and training areas from foreign adversaries, including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The bill, co-sponsored by several Senate Republicans, addresses growing national security concerns over foreign purchases of U.S. land near military sites.
U.S. Border Patrol Agent David Maland, a military veteran and dedicated public servant, was killed during a traffic stop near the Canadian border in Coventry, Vermont, on Monday afternoon. Maland, 44, was known for his commitment to protecting Americans and his unwavering dedication to service.
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to assist with securing the southern border, U.S. officials revealed on Wednesday. This decision aligns with directives issued by President Donald Trump through executive orders shortly after taking office, aimed at tightening immigration controls.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. federal employees working in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) offices will be placed on paid leave by this evening.
During Tuesday’s episode of The Alex Marlow Show, Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow highlighted the contrasting positions of Democrats and Republicans on issues of war and peace. Marlow emphasized that Democrats have embraced figures like the Cheney family, historically associated with interventionist foreign policies, while Republicans have increasingly become the party advocating for non-intervention and peace.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the military’s inability to anticipate the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. His resignation, effective March 6, 2025, comes alongside the intended resignation of Major General Yaron Finkelman, head of the IDF Southern Command.
