Is the U.S. ready for an era of space warfare?

The U.S. military has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, which marks a significant escalation in military operations in the region. This action follows months of U.S. claims that military efforts were primarily focused on combating drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

Booz Allen CEO Horacio Rozanski has warned that the world is unprepared for the cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing that allowing China to surpass the U.S. in AI development poses a significant threat to both the U.S. economy and national security.

The U.S. military has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, which was reportedly evading sanctions by falsifying its location, as indicated by satellite imagery and tracking data. This operation, confirmed by President Trump, involved significant military resources and marks a notable escalation in U.S. actions against the Venezuelan regime.

A nationwide study has revealed that insufficient sleep is a significant predictor of shorter life expectancy, ranking just behind smoking across more than 3,000 counties in the U.S. The findings highlight a major public health concern regarding sleep deprivation and its long-term effects on health.

The recent brutal flu season in the U.S. has raised concerns that another government shutdown could exacerbate the situation, as health systems were left unprepared during the previous shutdown. This has led to fears of increased illness and strain on healthcare resources.

An Israeli official has issued a stark warning following the emergence of alarming military chants from Syria, which have raised concerns about the new government's potential extremism. The U.S. is mediating complex negotiations between authorities in Damascus and Jerusalem amid these tensions.

Horacio Rozanski, President and CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton, participated in an exclusive interview at the 2025 Reagan National Defense Forum, discussing the competitive landscape between the U.S. and China in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for national security.

The U.S. possesses the largest network of railroad tracks globally, yet it is not recognized for its passenger train services. This discrepancy highlights the challenges faced by the American rail system in accommodating passenger needs effectively.