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The lead Mar 19, 2026 15

Outrage Hypocrisy: America's Accidental Tragedy vs. Iran's Deliberate Atrocities

The recent U.S. Tomahawk missile strike in Iran, which reportedly killed 170 school children, has ignited a firestorm of outrage from anti-war critics.

Outside Contributor

Mar 19, 2026 47

Over 6,200 Missing Children Located, FBI Says

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has located over 6,200 missing children, and is “advancing the mission of protecting America’s children.

Outside Contributor

Mar 19, 2026 10

Americans, Learn From the UK’s Grooming Gang Scandal

MPs and London Assembly members are demanding an urgent investigation into grooming gangs in the city. They say authorities have failed to act on reports

Outside Contributor

Mar 19, 2026 110

European Cowardice on Iran Puts the Western Alliance on Life Support

Rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz highlight a growing divide between the U.S. and Europe, raising serious questions about NATO unity and the future of the Western alliance.

Shane Harris

Mar 17, 2026 42

Congress Zeroes in on Pilots From ‘Foreign Adversary’ Nations Training in U.S.

The U.S. Senate is raising fresh concerns about Chinese pilots training in U.S. flight schools as potential national security risks.

Outside Contributor

Mar 17, 2026 10

Japan May Have an Answer to China’s Rare Earth Dominance

The U.S. and Japan are exploring new strategies to reduce reliance on China’s rare earth supply, including deep-sea mining, recycling, and expanded domestic production.

Ben Solis

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