In a timely escape from Supreme Court drama in Washington, President Joe Biden traveled to Alabama to tour a Lockheed Martin plant. The plant has provided some of the Javelin antitank weapons systems the United States has sent to Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia’s invasion. “You’re allowing the Ukrainians to defend themselves. And…

What’s really the cause of the war in Ukraine? Some contend Russia invaded Ukraine to push back against NATO expansion. But geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan believes Russia is much more focused on its own security. It’s not a ridiculous argument. The Russians definitely feel that they’re under pressure. But you have to look at what it…

Ukraine’s geography largely mimics a key American system for exports. As geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan contends, that makes Ukraine appealing for Russia from an economic standpoint and explains why the Russians continue pummeling Ukraine. Ukraine in many ways is like the American Midwest. It has a big river going through its most productive territory. So…

The U.S. State Department has determined that Russia wrongfully detained American basketball player Brittney Griner, a department spokesperson said in a statement. The seven-time WNBA All-Star has been detained since February for possession of vape cartridges containing hash oil. Russia detained Griner as tensions escalated between Washington and Moscow over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but…

After weeks of fearing for their lives, evacuations for those trapped at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol began over the weekend. Clips from the evacuation can be found in the video above. In addition to serving as a hiding spot for civilians, the plant has served as the last stronghold for Ukrainian fighters in…

Democrats are taking their midterm election battle to the courts in an effort to knock some Republicans off the ballot. The Dems are suing some members of Congress for insurrection, claiming their words and actions in support of Donald Trump prior to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot violated the Constitution. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt…

The European Union wants to ban Russian oil by year’s end, but one of its own is standing in the way. Hungary’s government has said it is ready to veto any E.U. proposal to sanction Russian oil over the war against Ukraine, citing the damage a ban would do to its own economy. Hungary has…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is forming a Disinformation Governance Board. The board is tasked with monitoring and countering disinformation coming from Russia and human smugglers at the U.S.-Mexico border. “The spread of disinformation can affect border security, Americans’ safety during disasters, and public trust in our democratic institutions,” the department said…

As an effort to rescue the roughly 100,000 Ukrainians that are believed to be trapped in Mariupol started, Russia broke what had been weeks of relative calm in Kyiv with a barrage of attacks on the capital city. The video above includes clips from the attacks. The series of strikes was the largest in Kyiv…

President Joe Biden sent a request to Congress for an additional $33 billion to supply Ukraine with security and humanitarian aid. The president said he is running out of money for the war effort.  “The cost of this fight is not cheap but caving to aggression is going to be more costly if we allow…