Daniel P. Driscoll, President Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Army, is poised to leave the administration by the end of 2026, several outlets report. Driscoll is a former Yale Law School student and longtime friend of Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance. At the nadir of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s perceived stock in Washington, Driscoll was widely tipped as a possible — if not likely — successor. The Hill claimed Driscoll had been in a “months-long turf war” with Hegseth. But if anything, the palace politics at the Pentagon had seemingly cooled for much of 2026. Hegseth’s position has been largely bolstered by frontline television appearances during the administration’s crusade against what it deems narcoterrorists in the Atlantic and Pacific, the tactically successful rendition of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and Rumsfeldesque appearances during the Iran War. Indeed, chatter that Hegseth might run for president has recently become headlines, with the secretary visiting Iowa this week. Meanwhile, Stephen Feinberg, Hegseth’s principal deputy, has been ensnared in the “CIA gold bars” imbroglio that captured viral headlines. Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon’s undersecretary of policy, continues to attract scorn from Capitol Hill hawks, while at the same time disappointing hardline…
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MoreNEW YORK, Aug. 21, 2026 — Accrete, the cognitive infrastructure company building Knowledge Engines for autonomous work, today announced that it has been awarded a sole-source contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver Argus for Cognitive Advantage. The award was made on a sole-source basis. Under the award, Accrete…
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Iran’s military posture has shifted throughout its wars with the U.S. and Israel from defensive to offensive, a spokesman for the Iranian army said in comments reported Saturday. “We will respond to any act of aggression immediately and on a broader scale than the aggression itself,” Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia…
Curt Mills and Jude Russo talk to Jacob Heilbrunn of The National Interest about the backlash to Trump from left and right, the looming midterms, the Iran War, the Ukraine war, and the likely Democratic presidential nominee in 2028. Recorded August 19, 2026. Read the full article here
Republican lawmakers and cattle industry groups criticized a decision by President Donald Trump on Friday to temporarily ease tariffs on beef imports. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association said it was “disappointed” by the move, warning it would undercut America’s beef industry. Meriwether Farms, an American beef company, offered a one-word…
360-Degree Cut and Abrasion Protection Seattle, WA – (August 18th, 2026) – NEXTORCH North America, the primary U.S. distributor of global manufacturer NEXTORCH Industries, is proud to announce NEXTORCH Edge Guard Cut-Resistant Tactical Gloves. They’re designed and engineered to protect against blade slashes, glass, and metal shards, while maintaining dexterity…
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The Instructor Training Group (ITG) of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit (USAMU) is one of the Army’s most influential training assets. Based at Fort Benning, Georgia, the ITG delivers expert small-arms instruction to servicemembers across the force, ensuring marksmanship fundamentals, coaching skills and weapons proficiency remain at the highest possible…
Designed for Compact Tactical Riflescopes Richmond, VA. (August 14th, 2026) – German Precision Optics(GPO USA) proudly announces the GPO SetbackÔ Cantilever 3” extension mount designed for compact tactical 30mm riflescopes. This design allows compact riflescopes to be mounted up to either 3” forward or rearward, depending on what the optical…
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MoreFlorida witnessed a dramatic upset in its Democratic Senate primary Tuesday, as the Democratic Socialists of America-aligned candidate Angie Nixon scored a decisive victory over Alexander Vindman. Vindman, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, served on the National Security Council during the first Trump administration, and was a key witness during…
Iran is mulling possible retaliatory options against U.S. assets in Europe should President Donald Trump escalate the war, the Financial Times reported Wednesday. FT cited “insiders” who said Iranian forces have weighed attacks in southeastern European countries such as Bulgaria, which last month approved U.S. military use of its Bezmer…
President Donald Trump announced what he described as “ECONOMIC D-DAY” against Iran Wednesday. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the U.S. would target Iran with the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY!” He further warned that “ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses,…
The U.S. gross national debt exceeded $40 trillion on Wednesday. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the Trump administration had inherited a troubled economy. “The issue that we’ve had under the Biden administration, and what we’re still dealing with, is that the debt was growing faster than American GDP,”…
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ – Despite public speculation and online misinformation regarding the pistol’s safety, Project Manager Soldier Lethality (PM SL), the Department of War’s official lead for the Modular Handgun System (MHS), confirms that there has never been a mechanically-caused accidental discharge. All investigated incidents of alleged “uncommanded discharges” have been…
FULDA, GERMANY, KOMENDA, SLOVENIA (19 August 2026) Mehler Protection and UF PRO, brands of the Mehler Systems Group, will exhibit at The Emergency Services Show 2026, taking place on 16–17 September at the NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom. Visitors can meet the teams in Hall 5 at Stand G42. The Emergency…
Terma will deliver a sovereign, integrated counter-drone defense system that connects existing and future sensors into one shared drone situational picture. With AI-supported processing of sensor data, the system will give the Danish Armed Forces and other authorities a stronger foundation to detect, understand and act on drone threats in…
Rheinmetall and Hensoldt Demonstrate Successful Integration of Passive Sensor Technology into a Modern Air Defence System During the German Air Force exercise Timber Express 2026 in Manching, Rheinmetall Air Defence and Hensoldt achieved a milestone for future networked air defence. During a German Air Force exercise, the air picture generated…
Vortex Adds New Green Dot Version to the Venom Enclosed Lineup Same range workhorse. Now available with a 3 MOA green dot. BARNEVELD, Wis. – Shooters have strong preferences when it comes to red dots. Some prefer red. Others prefer green, especially in certain lighting conditions. Now, these shooters have another…
Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) announced that it has won a contract from the U.S. Army to deliver prototype K9 Mobile Howitzers (K9MH) for the Army’s new Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) program. The agreement provides for the accelerated delivery of six prototype MTC systems, with an option for an additional 12.…
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Since 1775, the United States Army has defended our republic and carried the torch of liberty through suffering and sacrifice. From the frozen Delaware at Trenton to the bluffs of Normandy, the jungles of Guadalcanal, and the winter hills of Chosin, American Soldiers faced enemies in brutal conditions and held…
