Author: Tony Grist
Melat Kiros, a candidate backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), defeated Rep. Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary for Colorado’s First Congressional District Tuesday evening DeGette, a 30-year incumbent, received 41 percent of the vote to Kiros’s 51 percent, despite $2.3 billion in campaign spending from outside groups in the final month of the race. The Kiros campaign framed itself as an explicit challenge to the Democratic establishment. Her victory comes not long after two DSA-backed candidates emerged victorious over two incumbent New York Democratic congressmen. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Kiros received…
Indirect negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, facilitated by Qatari mediators in Doha, were reported to have started Tuesday night and continued on Wednesday, the 14th day of a 60-day negotiation period to end the Iran War. President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning told reporters that the U.S. and Iran are “getting along very well,” saying that Iran has “come a long way.” Trump also said “the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well.” The memorandum of understanding signed by Trump and Iran’s president last month had alluded to Iran’s “nuclear needs” and created a framework for the two sides…
On Tuesday, AI company Anthropic announced that the U.S. government had lifted export controls on its newest models, following a more than two-week suspension prompted by cybersecurity concerns. Anthropic said that Claude Fable 5 would be available to consumers worldwide starting on Wednesday, although use of the more capable Claude Mythos 5 will remain limited to certain approved organizations. Access to both models had been blocked since June 12, when the Trump Administration imposed restrictions on their use by foreign nationals. Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox The White House was concerned that Anthropic’s safeguards could…
WASHINGTON, DC — MARADMIN 296/26 announced the creation of a new primary military occupational specialty (PMOS), 0315 Scout, to provide infantry battalions and light armored reconnaissance battalions with a dedicated, all-weather reconnaissance and surveillance capability. This change, effective 1 October 2026, is part of the Marine Corps’ broader Force Design modernization efforts to create a more agile and lethal force prepared for future operating environments. U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team Scout Platoon, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, add vegetation to their ghillie suits for company attacks during exercise Bougainville III at Pohakuloa Training Area, Feb. 10,…
Celebrate America’s 250th with $250 Off at SAP Arms To honor the USA’s Semiquincentennial, SAP Arms is offering an exclusive, all-in-one hardware package built for precision, versatility, and hard use. We’ve bundled our premier 5.56 suppression system with the industry-standard mounting hardware you need to get running immediately—and we’re cutting exactly $250 off the price. The Quarter-Century Bundle Includes: • 1x Desk Pop 5 Silencer – Our flagship, high-performance 5.56 suppressor engineered for excellent sound suppression, minimal backpressure, and rugged durability. Features a universal HUB thread back-end for maximum mounting modularity. • 1x Desk Pop 5 Trainer – Matched perfectly…
Heaviside MOTH Ruggedized Tactical Spectrum Analyzer I ran across the MOTH Ruggedized Tactical Spectrum Analyzer in the ADS booth of all places. I was slacking along and I saw a small, hand-sized spectrum analyzer out of the corner of my eye and the EW nerd part of my brain took over. It incorporates Direction Finding Mode, Real-Time Signal Oscillation, vibration notifications, and built-in GPS. Features: 5 MHz–6 GHz detection range Low Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP): Weighs just 0.99 lbs with the battery and measures 5.78″ x 3.3″ x 1.8″ Rugged handheld + vest-portable design ATAK integration Rated IP67 for…
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KS Sport ‘Counter Terror’ Pre-Sale Is LiveBased on the famous Adidas GSG-9 assault boots of the Pre-GWOT-era, Kommando Store has launched a pre-sale of their new KS Sport ‘Counter Terror’ Boots!You get the look of the original with some major pluses that address issues users have faced in the past:They are AvailableThey are Durable with a full leather upperThey Feature a Wide Toe BoxI wore out my last pair years ago but they made some great trips with me before they gave up the ghost. Here’s a photo of me as part of JTF-510 in Zamboanga, Philippines in the spring…
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