The U. S. Treasury Secretary has a bold plan to fund a massive defense budget increase. The idea? Recover money lost to fraud, waste, and abuse. This isn't just any plan—it's a strategy to tap into funds that have been mismanaged or stolen, particularly from welfare programs. Minnesota is at the ce
Switzerland's military leader has some tough things to say. He thinks the country isn't ready for a full-blown attack. Thomas Suessli, who's stepping down as the head of Switzerland's armed forces, shared his thoughts in an interview. He said that while Switzerland can handle smaller threats, like c
The Senate recently approved a massive defense spending bill, totaling $901 billion. This bill not only boosts military budgets but also puts pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to share video footage of strikes on alleged drug boats near Venezuela. The bill, which includes a 3. 8% pay raise
Some people in the U. S. government think it's time for the country to leave NATO. They say the organization is old and no longer useful. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky introduced a bill to do just that. He believes the U. S. should focus on its own defense instead of paying for other countries.
France is making a big change to boost its military. Starting next year, young people aged 18 and 19 can join a new voluntary service. This isn't about fighting in wars abroad. Instead, they will train and work within France and its territories for 10 months. The idea is to prepare for future threa
Japan is in a tough spot. The country is torn on whether to step in if China attacks Taiwan. A recent survey shows almost half of the people are for it, while the other half are against. This is a big deal because Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has been talking tough about defending Taiwan.
The European Union (EU) has some serious issues to tackle. Defense, energy, and research are areas where working together could make a real difference. But there's a problem: not everyone agrees on borrowing money as a team. Some countries, like Germany, are hesitant about shared debt. However, the
Investing in space is no longer just for experts. More investors are putting money into space startups, even if they don't know much about rockets. This shift shows that space is becoming more like any other business. Five years ago, an investor named Katelin Holloway took a big risk. She invested
Germany is making a big change. It's planning to spend more on its military. This is a huge deal because Germany has always been cautious about military spending. A few years ago, the U. S. president said that countries like Germany needed to spend more on defense. This got people talking. Soon aft
A recent NATO summit saw a big change in how member countries plan to handle defense spending. The U. S. pushed for this change, and many countries agreed to increase their defense budgets. This move is seen as a way to strengthen the alliance and share the burden more fairly. The summit was a big
