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Ben is joined by Washington Times Correspondent John T. Seward to discuss the proposed "Golden Fleet" of battleships, the Pentagon's $1 billion stake in a solid rocket motor manufacturer, and whether the U.S. will launch new military strikes on Iran.
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Washington Times Commentary Editor Kelly Sadler is joined by Fred Fleitz, vice chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, chief of staff of the Trump National Security Council and a CIA analyst.
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Federal authorities blocked two South African containers with flight simulators destined for the Chinese military, the Justice Department said Thursday. The South African “mission crew trainers” contained American software and U.S. defense technical data that has been banned from transfer to China, the department said in a statement. The mobile classrooms are “intended to assist the PLA to train personnel on the use of airborne warning and control system (AWACS) and antisubmarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, focused mostly on the capabilities of the U.S. ASW maritime patrol aircraft ('MPA') P-8 Poseidon, manufactured by Boeing,” the complaint states. (Justice Department)
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Democrats and health insurance companies illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times
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Protests in Iran illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times
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Seen, Heard and Whispered by Alex Swoyer
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MAGA versus Republican illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado greets supporters on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House after meeting with President Donald Trump Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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People rally as Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado meets with President Donald Trump at the White House Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
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Toppled (Illustration by Alexander Hunter for The Washington Times)
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Leonardo DRS Vice President of Business Development Charlene Caputo takes National Security Editor Guy Taylor inside a tactical expeditionary radar production facility for a look at how the company is delivering cost-effective solutions that integrate with the full range of command and control communications networks in an era of small drones, drone swarms and multitudinous missile threats.
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A rendering of the new Commanders stadium. (Credit: Washington Commanders and HKS)
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A rendering of the new Commanders stadium. (Credit: Washington Commanders and HKS)
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The Democratic Party and Republican Party, two-party political system illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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The United States of America behind Russia, China and Iran in drone technology illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Non-governmental organizations (NGO), the United Nations and Hamas terrorist support illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Educating (indoctrinating) children to leftist political beliefs illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Iranian people protest for freedom and a democracy illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Housing affordability illustration by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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The 2026 midterms are fast approaching, and the GOP is moving to steal Democrats' biggest talking point. Washington Times Congressional Correspondent Lindsey McPherson sat down with members of the House GOP to ask questions about the party's agenda looking ahead to the 2026 midterms.
