The United States is sending a clear message to Iran’s navy: stop acting like pirates or face the consequences. To make sure its message hits home with Iran, the U.S. military is taking the unprecedented step of offering to station Marines on foreign merchant vessels. It’s the latest sign the U.S. is still very much…

On Aug. 4, Ukraine used sea drones to attack a Russian naval base near the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, a major hub for Russian oil exports. A Ukrainian intelligence source said a Russian Navy ship with around 100 servicemen on board was damaged. The attack could signal that Ukraine is trying to take the fight to…

Severe storms sweep through parts of the U.S., leaving at least two dead and more than a million in the dark. And a 99-year-old book publishing company begins a new chapter. It’s time for The Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.   2 dead in stretch of storms across South, East Coast A deadly storm…

In June, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Saudi Arabia. Then in July, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also traveled to the kingdom. These visits from top Biden administration officials come as disagreements between the countries deepen over oil, security and human rights. The U.S.-Saudi alliance has navigated numerous challenges over the decades.…

United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, recently met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) to discuss stabilizing the Middle East. MBS remains a controversial figure in the U.S., due to his connection with the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and allegations of other human rights abuses. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan…

During the Trump administration, it was decided the United States Space Command was to be moved from Colorado to Alabama. The move would have brought 1,400 jobs and $1 billion in annual economic spending to the town of Huntsville. However, Alabama is having to walk back its celebration after the Biden administration reversed course and…

Is former Vice President Mike Pence going to be a witness if Donald Trump goes to trial on conspiracy charges? And Barbie makes more movie history. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Monday, August 7, 2023. . Pence is not ruling out being a witness Former Vice President Mike Pence says there is…