Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed this week that the U.S. military intervention in Venezuela is primarily a quest for oil, not a war on drugs. Petro said that oil is “at the heart of the matter” regarding U.S. strikes on drug boats in international waters and threats to overthrow the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. “That’s […]

Republican lawmakers and social media influencers are slamming former Biden administration officials who were adamant that Afghan refugees in 2021 were being properly vetted. In the wake of a shooting in Washington, D.C. involving an Afghan national, FBI Director Kash Patel said “zero” vetting was done. “You miss all the signs when you do absolutely […]

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the creation of a new military program for 18 and 19-year-olds to help their country bolster its defenses against Russian aggression. Macron unveiled the program, a volunteer service, during a speech at the Varces military base on Thursday. “A new national service is set to be gradually established, starting from […]

Attorney General Pam Bondi said Thursday that the suspect in the National Guardsmen shooting in Washington, D.C. could receive the death penalty. Two National Guardsmen were critically injured after a suspect, identified as 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, opened fire on them on Wednesday. Bondi said the suspect’s charges will be based on the victims’ […]