This article was originally published by Douglas Harrington at Natural News.  U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 30, 2026, that the United States will no longer “subsidize” the defense of “wealthy” allies, reviving the long-running dispute between Washington and NATO’s European members over military burden-sharing. According to an official statement by the Department of War, Hegseth said, “The era of the United States subsidizing the defense of wealthy nations is over. We need partners, not protectorates. We seek alliances built on shared responsibility, not dependency.” Hegseth linked the policy shift to the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville compared supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to the United States allying with Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin during World War II.Carville praised Platner for his military service, contrasting it with other politicians, saying, “He’s f—ed up, he’s been shot at, he’s a veteran, he’s a little bit weird, he’s an oysterman.””Then his opponent, I can hardly say her name without the utter contempt dripping, Susan Collins, whose spine reminds me of a blueberry jelly from Maine,” he said. “Maybe we need a combat veteran right on that…

A House panel voted Thursday to return the names of nine southern U.S. military bases to those recommended in 2023 by a congressional commission assigned to study the Defense Department’s Confederate honorifics. After a spirited 30-minute debate late Thursday evening, members of the House Armed Services Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., to change the names in a narrow 29-27 vote. In offering her amendment, Strickland said it was necessary because the Trump administration ignored Congress by changing the new names, choosing to honor, instead, different service members with the same last names as the Confederate…

If you’ve been following my work since arriving at OutKick last May, you are well aware of how I feel about former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier.The current James Madison football coach was the subject of many articles written by yours truly venting my frustration regarding his coaching tactics, and for good reason.By the time he departed Gainesville in October of last year, Napier compiled a 22-23 record as the head coach of the Gators, becoming the first full-time Florida coach since 1950 to finish his tenure at UF with a losing record.That’s just the tip of the iceberg,…

Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made his first official trip to Venezuela this week, five months after the high-risk U.S. military operation that removed the country’s strongman leader, Nicolás Maduro, from power.Caine held bilateral discussions with senior leaders of the interim government and with U.S. embassy personnel. During those meetings, he underscored the importance of Venezuelan stability, broader security across the Western Hemisphere and the military’s commitment to implementing Trump’s “three-phase plan,” Joe Holstead, a spokesman for Caine, said in a statement.The plan focuses on avoiding chaos, bolstering an economic recovery and — eventually…

We did it! We made it to another Friday. To the first weekend of June. Whew. Everyone can exhale now.And hey! For June, we have a pretty loaded weekend on tap.NBA Finals (for those interested)Stanley CupSuper RegionalsMemorial tournamentBelmont StakesHonestly? It’s not the worst lineup you’ll see this summer. We’re also experiencing a rare June cold front down here in Florida, which is nice. By “cold front,” I mean it’s 82 instead of 92, but that makes a big difference this time of year.So, yeah, we’re rolling right now. A lot of momentum. Let’s pump out one final class this week…

Following high profile cases of sexual assault involving Army doctors, House lawmakers have proposed that chaperones be required at military hospitals and clinics for sensitive medical exams.Members of the House Armed Services Committee voted unanimously Thursday to include the mandate in their markup of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. Under the provision, a trained third party would have to be present for exams conducted by obstetrician-gynecologists at military treatment facilities.The amendment was sponsored by Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, whose district includes Tripler Army Medical Center, one of the facilities where Army gynecologist Maj. Blaine McGraw, is accused of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sharon Stone opened up about the devastating moment she knew her marriage was over.Stone recently revealed that while facing a frightening health scare, she found herself at odds with her husband. His reaction to her decision ultimately became the breaking point in their relationship.The now 68-year-old actress recalled being warned that doctors believed suspicious masses in her breast could be cancerous.Stone did not mention her ex-husband by name but did share that he was a journalist. The actress was married to Phil Bronstein from 1998 until 2004. At the time, Bronstein was…

As artificial intelligence companies developed models with weaponization potential, they have an obligation to be considerate of their systems, the Department of Defense chief technology officer said.On the heels of President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on AI innovation, Emil Michael, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, said that he’s concerned about the category of “cyber weapons” that companies are releasing, such as Anthropic’s Mythos.“These companies have a responsibility to ensure that their weapons, what they call weaponization potential of these models, to be careful and thoughtful about what they’re doing,” Michael said Thursday at The Washington Post’s…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York Democrats recently passed a bill that would remove the words “mother” and “father” from parts of state law, sending the legislation to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s desk for final approval.Under the new bill, targeting state child custody and parental laws, “mother” becomes “gestating parent,” “father” becomes “non-gestating parent,” and “paternity” becomes “parentage.”It passed in the state Senate this week after progressing through the Assembly in March.WISCONSIN GOVERNOR’S PUSH TO ERASE GENDERED LANGUAGE FROM STATE LAW IGNITES DEBATE Democrats who drafted the legislation claimed the wording shift would promote “inclusivity,” while critics…

The Milwaukee Health Department is monitoring three patients for the Ebola virus. All are considered to be a very low risk according to health officials. The health department in Milwaukee said that it is taking appropriate steps to monitor the situation and will continue working with public health partners as needed. Previously, both Brazil and Italy ruled out Ebola in suspected cases. There are currently no cases in either country. It appears that the United States will soon be in this same boat, taking safety measures out of an abundance of caution. Brazil And Italy RULE OUT Ebola In Previous…