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1,375 stories Updated Jun 5, 2025 Related desks: Politics

The lead Jun 5, 2025 13

Why U.S. Foreign Policy Is So Complicated

Trump’s second-term foreign policy aims to end global conflicts and challenge China—but complexities in Ukraine, the Middle East, and trade pose major hurdles.

Herald Boas

Jun 3, 2025 11

Secret Chinese Links Behind Anti-Israel Groups That Fostered Elias Rodriguez’s Hate

Elias Rodriguez's brutal attack shocked the nation, but his path was shaped by years within extremist networks that thrive in plain sight.

Outside Contributor

Jun 3, 2025 2

Mineral Crisis Has Military Readiness at Risk

Modern economies rely on critical minerals like antimony for batteries. To counter China’s dominance, the U.S. must mine, process, and recycle.

Outside Contributor

Jun 3, 2025 64

Newsom Administration Holds Closed-Door ‘Cooperation’ Talks with Chinese Officials

California officials held private trade talks with Chinese counterparts ahead of the Tiananmen anniversary, sparking national security concerns.

Outside Contributor

May 31, 2025 32

REPORT: Chinese AI Built on Stolen Technology Poses Major Threat to U.S. National Security

A new congressional report reveals that DeepSeek, a Chinese AI platform, poses a major national security threat by harvesting U.S. data, censoring content, and using stolen technology.

Ben Solis

May 28, 2025 9

ICE in Maine – Creating Deterrence

Illegal immigration's impact on Maine highlights the urgent need for enforcement, deterrence, and leadership that supports lawful immigration and public safety.

Robert B. Charles

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