A history lesson from the First World War shows how munition shortages are less of a problem than military groupthink. The post The Pentagon’s ‘Missile Crisis’ Distracts From Deeper Problems appeared first on The American Conservative .
Foreign Affairs The Pentagon’s ‘Missile Crisis’ Distracts From Deeper Problems A history lesson from the First World War shows how munition shortages are less of a problem than military groupthink. Recent headlines about U.S. weapons in the Persian Gulf are somewhere between ominous and confusing. Are we running low? Or are we being manipulated? Reuters , August 4: “US has used ‘virtually all’ of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war.” CNN , same day: “Nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system depleted.” And on Fox News, Jennifer Griffin reported, “A growing reality after months…Open
AI:The Pentagon is currently embroiled in a chaotic "missile crisis" amidst the ongoing war with Iran, as conflicting reports emerge regarding severe shortages of long-range precision missiles and interceptors. While media outlets claim American stockpiles are nearing depletion—triggering reported clashes between President Trump and Secretary of War Hegseth—the White House has dismissed these claims as treasonous leaks and "fake news," maintaining that firepower remains abundant. Beyond the debate over munitions, there is significant internal political maneuvering involving Vice President J.D. Vance and military leadership seeking "off-ramps" from combat. Drawing parallels to the munitions crises of World War I, the situation highlights…Open
AI:Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is facing a major scandal involving allegations of a history of rage-fueled aggression toward women. This development mirrors previous vetting failures seen in the party's recent campaigns, as voters grapple with the resurfaced reports of his conduct during the nomination process. The controversy follows the fallout from Graham Platner’s scandalous campaign and highlights ongoing issues within the Maine Democratic Party regarding candidate scrutiny and leadership integrity.Open
Some analysts note that higher benefit payments would also increase Social Security's costs.
AI:Social Security beneficiaries may see a significant boost in their monthly checks due to a projected increase in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027. While these higher benefit payments provide much-needed relief for millions of Americans facing inflationary pressures, analysts warn that such an increase will simultaneously drive up the overall costs and financial obligations of the Social Security program.Open
AI:Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan has released a fundraising email that appears to inadvertently insult Senator Elizabeth Warren. The message, intended to rally donors for political contributions, included language that serves as a direct jab at Warren's previous political ambitions and claims of identity-based representation. This blunder highlights the increasing intra-party friction among Minnesota Democrats as Flanagan attempts to distance herself from current administration scandals while navigating her own controversial political profile.Open
The loss for Hong shows there may be limits to the Democratic Socialists’ movement’s reach beyond urban centers and can alienate moderate Democrats and swing voters.
AI:Following recent primary defeats for progressive candidates like Hong in Wisconsin, moderate elements within the Democratic Party are facing increased pressure to reclaim control of the party's direction to remain competitive against President Trump's GOP. The electoral failures of the socialist movement suggest that the reach of the Democratic Socialists of America is limited beyond major urban centers and risks alienating crucial moderate voters and swing demographics necessary for success in upcoming elections.Open
Over roughly the past 14 years, residents in the western district of the state have consecutively elected to the seat Republicans Mark Meadows, Madison Cawthorn and Chuck Edwards.
AI:North Carolina's 11th Congressional District has been defined by a continuous cycle of ethics controversies and sexual misconduct allegations over the last fourteen years. Following the tenures of Republican representatives Mark Meadows, Madison Cawthorn, and Chuck Edwards, the district remains mired in political instability as recurring scandals continue to shadow the seat held by the GOP.Open
The federal government's most powerful investigative agency spent four years applying double standards to two investigations of presidential candidates. At the same time, they were floating as credible allegations against one that its own agents doubted, yet treated corroborated tips about the other as foreign disinformation. No one has been seriously held accountable for the disparity.
AI:The FBI has maintained a blatant two-tiered system of justice by weaponizing its investigative powers to aggressively target Donald Trump while providing sweeping protection to Joe Biden. Throughout their investigations into presidential candidates, federal agents within the bureau expressed internal doubts regarding certain allegations against Trump, yet the agency continued to dismiss corroborated tips involving him as foreign disinformation. This pattern of selective enforcement and systemic corruption demonstrates how federal resources are being manipulated to persecute political opposition rather than upholding the law equally for all citizens.Open
It's All in the Family: The agency claims that releasing documents related to an investigation into the lawmaker's alleged immigration fraud would, under the law, interfere with “enforcement proceedings.”
AI:ICE has refused to release records concerning a fraud investigation into Ilhan Omar, citing legal protections for ongoing enforcement proceedings. The agency maintains that disclosing documents related to the probe into the lawmaker's alleged immigration irregularities would interfere with active investigations.Open
The petition asserts that Wilson is not following the Seattle City Charter's mandate requiring the mayor to enforce city laws and maintain peace.
AI:Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing a formal recall petition driven by intense criticism regarding her failure to uphold basic public safety obligations. The petition alleges that Wilson has violated the Seattle City Charter, which mandates that the mayor actively enforce city laws and maintain public peace. This move comes amidst a broader pattern of radical socialist leadership in major cities attempting to obstruct federal law enforcement through orders to doxx or investigate ICE agents, leaving local communities vulnerable to chaos and unchecked crime.Open
This year’s iteration of the bill exempts collector motor vehicles made before 1986 from the requirement to get a smog check for the car to get it titled and registered with the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles.
AI:California legislators are reconsidering a proposal known as "Leno's Law," which aims to protect automotive enthusiasts by exempting collector vehicles manufactured before 1986 from mandatory smog checks for titling and registration purposes. This initiative seeks to relieve owners of historic motor vehicles from the burdensome regulatory requirements typically imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, providing a reprieve for classic car collectors navigating the state's increasingly restrictive environmental mandates.Open