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HOUSTON — The brother of an Afghan refugee who helped U.S. forces defuse bombs during the war in Afghanistan expressed frustration Thursday that it took more than three months for the Texas man accused of fatally shooting his sibling over a parking dispute to be indicted in the case.When Abdul Rahman Waziri, 31, was shot while getting his mail at his Houston apartment complex on April 27, police knew who the alleged shooter was as the man had identified himself to officers at the scene, according to authorities. Katia Trevon Bougere, 31, told officers “he and Waziri were arguing over…

The pilots of a U.S. Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would’ve had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday.The Army goggles would have made it difficult to see the plane’s colored lights, which might have helped the Black Hawk determine the plane’s direction. The goggles also limited the pilots’ peripheral vision as they flew near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.The challenges posed by night-vision goggles were among the topics discussed at the NTSB’s third and final day of public testimony over the…

This article was originally published by Ulrich Fromy at The Mises Institute.  In a recent speech in Portugal, Christine Lagarde—the president of the European Central Bank (ECB)—warned against the emergence of stablecoins, stating that they could lead to the creation of “new private currencies.” These stablecoins, which are tokens backed by fiat currencies, pose a significant risk to both the sovereignty of nations and the “common good” of currency. She therefore calls for them to be regulated at a global level. Throughout her statement, it becomes clear that the main risk of these digital assets is their popularity among populations…

In 1775, a year before there was a United States and six weeks after the Continental Army was formed, George Washington made a declaration that has shaped the military ever since.“We need chaplains,” he reportedly remarked, prompting action by the Continental Congress near the start of the Revolutionary War.The U.S. military chaplaincy marked 250 years on July 29 as the national military marked its own 250th anniversary in June. A week of celebrations includes a golf tournament at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, hosted by an organization raising funds for scholarships for family members of chaplains, and a sold-out ball…

Sign up for the On The Gun Newsletter The latest for gun hunters and competitive shooters. Over the years, my idea of the perfect deer rifle has evolved. When I was young, I had two whitetail rifles that, to me, were perfect. One was my Marlin 336 in .35 Remington, and the other was my first “fancy” rifle, a Ruger M77 in America’s caliber: .30/06. That M77, like me, was left-handed — which was how I shot until I learned I was right-eye dominant and switched. Both the .35 Remington and the .30/06 are venerable cartridges, and both remain wildly…

In a warning to Russia, President Donald Trump said Friday he’s ordering the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines “based on the highly provocative statements” of the country’s former president Dmitry Medvedev.Trump posted on his social media site that based on the “highly provocative statements” from Medvedev he had “ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that.”The president added, “Words are very important, and can often lead to unintended consequences, I hope this will not be one of those instances.”It wasn’t immediately clear what…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. There’s more than one way to gut a buck. And that’s a good thing, because depending on the temperature, the distance from the truck, and the local regulations, you might want to (or have to) change up your field dressing approach. Regardless of how you prefer to gut a deer, there are a few key tips that will make the process easier and will help your venison taste better. These aren’t silly tricks that require a golf ball or gimmicky gadgets.…

Senators confirmed a flurry of senior military leadership posts, including the new top uniformed leader of the Navy and the new head of U.S. Special Forces Command, amid a rush of confirmation votes on Thursday evening. In contrast to a series of contested nomination votes this week, the military confirmations were done by a simple voice vote without objection. The moves fill several top Pentagon and military service slots ahead of the congressional summer break, allowing the leaders to step into their roles in the coming days. Adm. Daryl Caudle, who has been the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command…

The U.S. Navy has identified the sailor who was reported missing earlier this week from the aircraft carrier George Washington as it transited the Timor Sea off Australia’s northern coast.Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch/Recovery Equipment) Airman Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV was assumed overboard from the carrier on Monday, Navy officials said in a release Friday.The U.S. Navy and Australian Defence and Australian Border Forces suspended search efforts for Rivera Lynch on Wednesday after more than 45 hours of search-and-rescue efforts covering 2,200 square miles, officials said.“Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of our shipmate, Airman Rivera…

A declassified document claims to be the missing link tying billionaire George Soros to the Russiagate hoax. George Soros’ Open Society Foundation was involved in the Hillary Clinton campaign’s 2016 efforts to falsely accuse Donald Trump of having ties to Russia, according to a newly declassified United States document. The 29-page annex to John Durham’s 2023 Special Counsel report was released by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday shortly after it was declassified, and boldly alleges that Soros was heavily involved in the “smear campaign.” The annex cites several “likely authentic” emails allegedly sent by Leonard Benardo, senior vice president…

The U.S. Army released a spirituality guide to help soldiers gauge their spiritual fitness, much like they would their physical fitness.The 112-page guide lays out spiritual fitness principles, stages of development and training among other areas across nine chapters.In addition to the guide, the Army also released a Battle Book — a type of workbook companion to the guide and the first volume of a graphic novel series titled “Will to Fight.”“It’s for every soldier and every leader regardless of religious background,” said Sgt. Maj. Meaghan Simmons. The concept is to support spiritual readiness much like other sources support physical…

The U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command announced a new policy that allows Navy graduates to spend time off base, according to a service spokesperson.Sailors who have completed boot camp and are heading to advanced training school are now eligible for overnight liberty, an approved period of leave that allows service members to spend the night off base. Service members will be granted authorized time off from Thursday night until 9 p.m. Friday on the day after graduation.“As part of our on-going commitment to Sailor quality of service across all ranks at RTC, the Navy values the accomplishments of our Sailors…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Jody Hopkins and his son Oden were fishing 33 miles from Ocracoke Island off North Carolina’s Outer Banks on July 13. They were in their family boat, deep jigging in about 700 feet of water. “They were using heavy ‘glow’ torpedo jigs, trying for deep water fish species,” Amada Macek, a sportfishing specialist with the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, tells Outdoor Life. “Jody enjoys catching oddball types of deep saltwater fish, and he’s doing a pretty good job of getting them.” That day, Jody…

A Marine sergeant died last month after he collapsed during a physical fitness test in Florida, according to a recent Naval Safety report.Sgt. Gordon Reed, a motor vehicle operator with 4th Marine Logistics Group, collapsed at the Navy Reserve Center Orlando during a PFT on June 24. He was transported to a local hospital where he died, according to the safety report and Marine officials.The death is under investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as well as a safety investigation by Marine Forces Reserve. A command investigation will begin once NCIS has completed its investigation, 1st Lt. Quiarra Barros…

A Chinese blockade could cut Taiwan’s electrical generating capacity so much that the island is unable to function, according to war games conducted by a U.S. think tank.“Energy is the weakest element in Taiwan’s resilience against coercion,” warned the report by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies. “The overwhelming preponderance of energy must be imported and is thus vulnerable to a blockade.”China could supplement a blockade with attacks on Taiwan’s electrical grid, as Russia has done with some success in Ukraine.“Total electricity production might be reduced to 20 percent of pre-blockade electricity levels,” CSIS said. At that level,…

President Donald Trump is proposing an executive order to levy fines of up to $1.5 million per port call on Chinese-built ships arriving at US ports, effective in 2025. A majority of cargo ships globally in use were built in Chinese shipyards. The order’s origin started with the Biden administration. Trump’s US Trade Representative’s press release of March 21, 2025, provides the proposed Chinese ship levy background: Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended (Trade Act), is designed to address unfair foreign practices affecting U.S. commerce. Section 301(b) may be used to respond to unreasonable or discriminatory foreign government acts,…

ROCKHAMPTON, Australia — In the dawn light of July 24, Japanese and American amphibious vehicles churned through the sparkling coastal waters of the Coral Sea, before emerging onto the sands of a central Queensland beach in Australia.Two hours to the east, another amphibious lodgment was occurring simultaneously at Freshwater Beach. This time the main participants were Australia and South Korea.The two events, part of a combined joint forcible entry operation, formed the culminating activity for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, held in Australia from July 13-27. They were the most sophisticated amphibious landings ever attempted in the eleven iterations of Talisman…