Spotlight On Defense

Iowa Passes Massive Expansion of Gun Rights, More States to Follow?

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad (R) signed a bill into law Thursday that drastically increases rights for gun owners in the state, including an expansion of the controversial “stand your ground” provision. The move may set into motion a push for looser gun laws across the nation.

North Korea Test Fires Missile, U.S. Responds

North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday, South Korea's and U.S. militaries said, defying intense pressure from the United States and the reclusive state's main ally, China.

North Korea Test Fires Missile, U.S. Responds

North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday, South Korea's and U.S. militaries said, defying intense pressure from the United States and the reclusive state's main ally, China.

U.S. Could Speed Up Sanctions Against North Korea

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration could respond to North Korea's latest failed missile test by speeding up its plans for new U.S. sanctions against Pyongyang, including possible measures against specific North Korean and Chinese entities, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.

U.S. Could Speed Up Sanctions Against North Korea

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration could respond to North Korea's latest failed missile test by speeding up its plans for new U.S. sanctions against Pyongyang, including possible measures against specific North Korean and Chinese entities, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday.