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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 04: (L-R) Melissa Gatto of Brazil reacts after receiving an illegal kick from Dione Barbosa of Brazil in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on April 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

One year after Congress blunted deep cuts to the Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security, the Trump administration is trying to merge the unit into the office of the DHS secretary.The administration’s 2027 budget proposal outlines a plan to combine I&A with DHS’ Management Directorate, Office of Situational Awareness, and Office of the Executive Secretary—essentially, folding the department’s intelligence arm into a consolidated headquarters office alongside management and executive functions.Administration documents released on Friday said the plan would save $53 million and “would yield efficiencies and would enable better communication throughout the department and with external partners.”But the plan requires approval from…

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. —   In today’s contested and increasingly complex operational environment, the concept of “lethality” is expanding beyond the physical realm of weaponry and into the cognitive domain.  Space Systems Command (SSC) is investing in the mental readiness of its warfighters through MindGym, an innovative, science-backed training capability designed to sharpen focus, accelerate recovery, and strengthen the mental edge essential for lethality and dominance in space operations. “MindGym was conceived to equip our Guardians and Airmen with neuroscience-backed tools to unlock peak mental performance,” said Mr. Colin Lim, the Licensed Mental Health Provider on the Guardian Resilience Team…

Will the Iran war redraw the global energy map? – Atlantic Council Podcast April 3, 2026 • 4:51 pm ET Print this page By the GeoEconomics Center In this episode, Josh and Jessie get into the supply shock caused by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, from Asia’s energy crunch to US dependencies. Senior Director of the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center, Landon Derentz, joins us to discuss the scale and duration of this energy crisis and what that means for the global energy landscape. Listen to The Guide to the Global Economy wherever you…

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army has conditionally selected two companies to enter into exclusive negotiations to build and operate commercial hyperscaled data centers on two Army installations. The initiative demonstrates a model for industry relationships under the Army’s Enhanced Use Lease program. Global Investment Firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) was selected for a project on about 1,384 acres at Fort Bliss, Texas, and CyrusOne, a portfolio company jointly held by funds managed by KKR and BlackRock, was selected for a project on approximately 1,201 acres at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. The companies were chosen through a rigorous and competitive process and…

Renato Moicano made a statement in his return to the Octagon, defeating Chris Duncan with a second-round submission at UFC Vegas 115. The first round was an effective one for Moicano, who mixed up his weapons and repeatedly checked Duncan’s lead leg attacks. Just past the first minute of the second stanza, Moicano landed a big right hand that sat the Scot down. Moicano immediately jumped on Duncan’s back and went fishing for a rear-naked choke. As blood spewed from his nose, Duncan desperately attempted to defend the hold as Moicano locked in a body triangle to maintain his dominant…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org The second crew member of the F-15E shot down April 3 has been rescued from Iran. U.S. forces recovered the aviator alive and all American forces involved in the operation are believed to be safe, U.S. officials told Air & Space Forces Magazine. The aviator is in U.S. hands after a dramatic nighttime rescue mission by American forces lasting into the early hours of April 5 local time, people familiar with…

Introduction When I’m putting these lists together, they often are a mix between my personal opinion and the overall strategy gaming zeitgeist at the time of publishing. I think it’s important that you, my dearest of readers, know me a little better if you’re going to take my word and advice on which games to buy, as I know a lot of you do via email and comments. To do that, I have written about my all-time favorite games, my favorite strategy games, and now it’s time for me to let you know about the second part of the website’s…

CEBU, Philippines – Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) completed a ship wartime repair and maintenance exercise (SWARMEX), April 5, as part of its scheduled port visit to Cebu. These exercises are routinely conducted to maintain readiness and proficiency. This iteration follows Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) in Singapore in February 2026, demonstrating Ashland’s ability to conduct maintenance and repair while forward deployed and away from homeport. “This exercise allowed us to work shoulder-to-shoulder with our Philippine allies to conduct complex repairs while keeping USS Ashland ready to respond to any contingency in…

Following tonight’s UFC Vegas 115 fights at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, the winners will answer questions from the media during the post-fight press conference. The event was headlined by a lightweight bout between former title challenger Renato Moicano and the red hot Chris Duncan. UFC Vegas 115 Post-Fight Press Conference