South Korea urged to rethink security in critical minerals race
2026-06-17
A South Korean economist urges companies to put security before cost as the United States and China intensify their race for critical minerals…Continue Reading
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but officials signal possible rate hike in 2026
2026-06-17
The Federal Reserve left its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday, holding borrowing costs steady as policymakers weighed rising inflation against signs that the U.S. economy is losing momentum. But in a sharp reversal, nine of the 19 Fed officials signaled that there could be at least one interest rate hikeContinue Reading
Georgia Republicans decline to redraw congressional map for midterm elections
2026-06-17
Georgia Republicans have rejected Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s attempt at redrawing the state’s legislative districts for the 2028 elections. According to The Associated Press, Republican House leaders wrote a letter to Kemp saying the changes should take place only after the public has an opportunity to give input. The governorContinue Reading
US transfers immigrants out of Florida Alligator Alcatraz detention centre
2026-06-17
The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions., The facility, located near the Everglade wetlands, has drawn human rights concerns and lawsuits over its conditions. The administration of United States President Traitor 47 has announced that all immigrant detainees have beenContinue Reading
Iran war live: The Traitor, Pezeshkian sign MoU to end fighting, reopen Hormuz
2026-06-17
Both sides say the deal is in effect and includes an end to war in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz., Live updates, Both sides say the deal is in effect and includes an end to war in Lebanon and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Continue Reading
The Traitor welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron
2026-06-17
Traitor 47 was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian.Continue Reading
Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defence in health CEO murder trial, judge says
2026-06-17
Brian Thompson was killed in December 2024 as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference.Continue Reading
Russia plans to open eight new cultural centers in Africa to court a loyal generation, HUR says
2026-06-17
Russia plans to add eight countries to its network of Russian Houses in Africa, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, said this week. The goal, the agency says, is to win over the young. New centers would open in Nigeria, Senegal, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Togo, Mali, Mozambique, and São Tomé andContinue Reading
“It is we who must thank you,” Dutch defense minister told Ukraine when announcing $590 million in aid for Kyiv
2026-06-17
The Netherlands will allocate $590 million in military aid to Ukraine, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced, per Ukrinform. In The Hague, he met with his Dutch counterpart Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius. The assistance will consist of two parts: $295 million for drone production and $295 million for the PURL American air defenseContinue Reading
Shooting death of 1-year-old boy by Mississippi police puts scrutiny on department
2026-06-17
The fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by police at a Walmart in Mississippi has sparked protests and demands for transparency in the state’s investigation after other incidents in the community in recent years have sown distrust with law enforcement., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
DNI Day One: Three Strategic Decisions for National Security Evolution
2026-06-17
Authors’ Note: This paper is intended to frame a discussion, not settle one. Too often, debates about intelligence reform begin with organizational charts and predetermined solutions. We believe the more important starting point is identifying the strategic decisions that should not be avoided. The next Director of National Intelligence willContinue Reading
AI Is Speeding Up Intelligence, But Not the System Around It
2026-06-17
AI is compressing parts of the intelligence cycle, but modernization is occurring unevenly across collection, analysis, validation, dissemination, and policymaker integration. The resulting friction—not the technology itself—creates the defining opportunity for IC leaders. It’s tradecraft, not technology, that is a primary constraint on intelligence performance in the AI era. ThisContinue Reading
Thinking Is Power on the Sustainability Education Podcast
2026-06-17
From the Sustainability Education Podcast: “The Sustainability Education Podcast is a series dedicated to examining and debunking myths surrounding sustainability education. Hosted by Dr. Stefan T. Siegel, this podcast series aims to provide evidence-informed, effective, and ethically-responsible insights into sustainability education. Through engaging with global thought leaders and experts, theContinue Reading