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MD-6 GOP Candidate Burnett Calls for Strong U.S. Response After ISIS Attacks in Syria

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A Maryland congressional candidate is publicly backing recent U.S. military strikes against ISIS targets in Syria, as American and allied forces expand counterterrorism operations following deadly attacks on U.S. personnel.

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Trump’s Week in Review: Space Power, Drug Price Breakthroughs, and a Busy December at the White House

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In December 2025, President Trump focused on domestic policy through executive orders addressing space superiority, marijuana research, and significant pharmaceutical agreements aimed at lowering drug prices. The administration highlights tangible outcomes over legislative battles, emphasizing drug pricing reforms and a new platform for consumer access, aiming to resonate with voters in the upcoming election.

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Collateral Damage — Suicide, Stigma, and the Military Parent Crisis

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The Thunder Report highlights the alarming suicide rates among U.S. service members, linking prevalent family separation and administrative stress to mental health crises. Despite significant data showcasing these trends, the Pentagon fails to connect family advocacy outcomes to suicide prevention, resulting in institutional negligence that leads to tragic losses.

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Flying the Line Between Safety and Freedom: Texas Startup’s Drone Defense Might Be the Bold Solution Schools Need

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In an era where school shootings have become a grim reality, a Texas startup is taking defense to the skies. Campus Guardian Angel drones offer a swift, non-lethal response to threats—firing pepper balls, breaking glass for evacuations, and buying time for police. Critics call it dystopian. Parents call it necessary. This is the front line of modern school safety.

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The New Warlords: How Private Corporations Replaced Governments in the Name of Freedom

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The post discusses the rise of corporate power following the fall of the Berlin Wall, highlighting the outsourcing of government functions to private companies in areas like military operations, prisons, and intelligence. It argues that this shift has led to a system prioritizing profit over public welfare, fostering neo-feudalism and diminishing democratic oversight.

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Still No Justice: How the Military’s Family Advocacy Program Becomes a Weapon Against Its Own

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The military’s treatment of servicemembers facing false allegations reveals a troubling parallel to family court, which can lead to significant, often irreversible consequences. Investigations by the Family Advocacy Program, lacking due process, can result in punitive actions without evidence. This damaging system undermines national security and calls for urgent reform and accountability.

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The Silent Coup of the 1990s: How Privatization, ADR, and Drug Cartels Rewired American Power

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The 1990s, often viewed as a prosperous decade, actually concealed significant systemic corruption characterized by privatization of justice and prisons, alongside the emergence of corporate cartels. These changes, fueled by political interests and military-industrial complex dynamics, blurred the lines between government, corporations, and crime, undermining democracy and public accountability.

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