U.S. pursues peace talks in Europe while building largest Caribbean military presence in decades, targeting Venezuela's powerful Cartel de los Soles.

The Pentagon has launched a review into Sen. Mark Kelly, USN (Ret.), after he posted a video telling service members to “refuse illegal orders."

How China gained control of 90% of rare-earth refining while the U.S. abandoned Mountain Pass mine, creating dangerous dependence on a strategic rival.