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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell seemed to suggest on Friday that the Fed could cut interest rates when the central bank meets next month. Speaking at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, an annual conference, Powell said “the balance of risks appear to be shifting” in the economy.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Powell has resisted pressure from the Trump administration to cut interest rates, citing a healthy labor market and uncertainty about inflation. There were concerns that a rate cut would both fuel inflation and be unnecessary given low unemployment. However, in his Jackson Hole…

Andrew Day and Sumantra Maitra talk to Mark Episkopos of the Quincy Institute about President Donald Trump’s flurry of diplomatic activity on Russia-Ukraine. Then, they discuss the looming Israel-Iran war. Recorded August 21, 2025. The post TAC Right Now: Peace in Ukraine, War in Iran? appeared first on The American Conservative. Read the full article here

MultiCam Original Leggings Today we’re featuring something new for the ladies. Fit By Nature just released the first officially licensed MultiCam leggings. Made from a MultiCam printed high-performance knit (85% polyester/ 15% spandex), the leggings feature a high-rise waist, convenient side pocket, and 7/8 length fit.  Offered in XS-XL and available from www.fitbynature.us. Read the full article here

The FBI raided the Maryland home of John Bolton, a former national security advisor from President Donald Trump’s first term, on Friday morning. Agents entered the house at 7 a.m. and searched for classified documents as part of an investigation ordered by Kash Patel, the FBI director. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Minutes later, Patel wrote on X, “NO ONE is above the law… @FBI agents on mission.” Bolton served as national security advisor from 2018 to 2019 and left the White House amid tensions with the president. In 2020 the Justice Department opened a…

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FirstSpear Friday Focus: Flotation Maintenance Kit The FLOTATION MAINTENANCE KIT is a purpose-built solution for the upkeep and testing of Tactical Flotation Support Systems (TFSS). Designed with efficiency and organization in mind, the kit includes both inserts to provide a clear and functional layout. Each of the 18 components has its own dedicated compartment, ensuring quick access and easy storage during use. This thoughtful design minimizes time spent searching for tools and maximizes readiness in the field. The durable Pelican Case serves as the backbone of the kit, offering rugged protection for all items while also enabling easy transportation and…

1 Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ — Soldiers with the 25th Infantry Division, 101st Airborne Division, 11th Airborne Division and Special Operations Command received first touch and training on the Army’s newest addition to its Electromagnetic Warfare toolkit, Spectrum Situational Awareness System (S2AS). The three-week User Assessment consisted of a week’s worth of training on S2AS and the Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool-X. “This developmental test simulates a brigade headquarters with two dislocated companies testing out the S2AS system,” Maj. Megan Bridges, Assistant Project Manager for S2AS said. “We want to ensure the system is able to sense, detect and…

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ARLINGTON, Va., August 20, 2025 –AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced the successful delivery of its Group 2 P550™ small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Long-Range Reconnaissance (LRR) program to support training and operations for Transformation in Contact (TiC) brigades. This initial delivery includes multiple P550 systems along with new equipment training and training master trainers to ensure mission readiness and rapid integration into the U.S. Army TiC Brigades and other designated units.  This milestone marks a significant achievement for both the Army and the all-new P550…