@DCTwining , President of the International Republican Institute, joins host @Garymarx for a wide-ranging conversation about Ukraine, Russia, China and the growing competition between democratic and authoritarian powers around the world. Fresh off a trip to Ukraine, Twining describes what he witnessed during a visit to Kharkiv and near the front lines, including the rapidly changing nature of drone warfare and the continuing danger facing Ukrainian civilians. The conversation also examines new sanctions targeting Russia and its trading partners, the role China plays in supporting Moscow, and what the war could mean for deterrence elsewhere—including a potential conflict over Taiwan. Twining also discusses the International Republican Institute’s work supporting democratic institutions around the world, what future elections in Ukraine could look like, Russian influence in countries including Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, and whether NATO is prepared for continued Russian aggression. Finally, Twining reflects on the resilience he witnessed firsthand in Ukraine and why he believes the outcome of the war will have consequences far beyond Ukraine’s borders. piped.video/watch?v=jfJDrrVo…

A White House official confirms that Trump plans to sign the Russia sanctions bill (honoring @LindseyGrahamSC). Unclear when, but it does take a minute for bill to be enrolled and sent to the White House.

The war in Ukraine is increasingly connected to conflicts and strategic competition far beyond Eastern Europe. On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host @Garymarx is joined by @ilanberman, Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council, to examine the growing connections between Russia, China, Iran and North Korea—and what those relationships mean for Ukraine and U.S. foreign policy. Berman discusses Ukraine’s expanding defense technology capabilities, the pressures created by competing demands for air defense and munitions, and the challenges facing U.S. efforts to negotiate with Vladimir Putin. The conversation also examines sanctions against Russia, efforts to pressure Russia’s energy sector, Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign, and how Moscow has transformed its economy to sustain a prolonged war. Finally, Berman explains why he believes Russia’s wartime economic model could have implications beyond Ukraine and argues that any strategy for isolating Moscow must account for the international partnerships helping Russia sustain its war effort. piped.video/watch?v=5HsXVIrO…

With House passage of the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, House and Senate Republicans are placing maximum pressure on Vladimir Putin and the Russian war machine. This legislation strengthens economic sanctions against the Russian government, its financial institutions, and the foreign governments that aid Russian aggression against Ukraine by purchasing cheap Russian oil and gas and helping the Kremlin evade other sanctions. For too long, Putin has bankrolled this devastating war with money and resources from countries willing to look the other way, and today, that ends. This bill sends a powerful message of American unity and gives the Administration every tool in the toolbox to help bring this war to a just end, and we are proud to send it to the President’s desk.

What could closer U.S.-Russia engagement mean for Ukraine? Host @GaryMarx sits down with @LizSchrayer and Gen. Dick Newton to continue discussing the CIA director’s meeting in Moscow, U.S.-Russia relations, and the potential impact on Ukraine. #Ukraine #Russia #ForeignPolicy #NationalSecurity

Part 2 of the @PeaceAndPower_ podcast on why Ukraine's future matters for America is now live! USGLC CEO @LizSchrayer and Lt. General Richard Newton continue their conversation with host @GaryMarx on the role of hard and soft power, critical minerals cooperation, AI and drones, the future of NATO, Lindsay Graham's legacy, and what comes next. Full conversation here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

Russia continues killing civilians in Ukraine while its drones are approaching NATO borders. But Putin says that Europe would be starting a war if it sent peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Russia wants to wage this war on civilians without consequences. abcnews.com/International/wi…

The conversation with @LizSchrayer and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dick Newton continues as host @Garymarx examines what the war in Ukraine means for the future of American leadership. In Part Two, Newton draws on his military career to explain why American hard power must work alongside diplomacy, economic engagement, foreign assistance, and strong international partnerships. Schrayer discusses the coalition supporting Ukraine and makes the case for viewing Ukraine through the lens of U.S. national security, economic interests, and American values. The conversation also explores Ukraine’s rapid development of drone warfare and what the United States can learn from its defense industrial base. Newton examines the accelerating role of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence on the battlefield, while Schrayer discusses critical minerals, economic cooperation, and the strategic challenge posed by the growing alignment among Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. piped.video/watch?v=ZrZ9l31C…

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren and Sam Stone are joined by Adam Michel, Ludovic Hood, Gary Marx, and Gary Gygi to discuss the DSA agenda, Iran, Ukraine, interest rates, inflation, and America’s fiscal future. Adam Michel, Director of Tax Policy Studies at the Cato Institute, breaks down his estimate that the DSA’s largest proposals could require roughly $70 trillion to $200 trillion in additional federal spending over ten years, plus taxes, Social Security, immigration, and America’s growing fiscal pressures. Follow Adam on X: @adamnmichel Read: Liberty Taxed: A Blog on US Tax Policy Ludovic Hood, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, discusses Iran, sanctions, the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf security, Israel, and the future of the Middle East. Follow Ludovic on X: @Ludo_Hood Gary Marx, President of Madison Strategies and the Concord Fund, takes us inside the war in Ukraine, including the growing drone war, attacks deeper into Russia, air-defense challenges, and how the conflict could eventually end. Follow Gary on X: @Garymarx Listen to his podcast: Peace & Power Ukraine Gary Gygi, President and CEO of Gygi Capital, breaks down jobs, inflation, interest rates, tariffs, federal deficits, and what the Federal Reserve could do next. Follow Gary on X: @GaryGygi Visit: GygiCapital.com Plus, B’s Crime Corner covers the major new development in the Lindsay Clancy case and the questions it raises about postpartum mental health, criminal responsibility, and what it could mean for women moving forward. We stream Breaking Battlegrounds LIVE every Friday morning on Facebook, YouTube, and X. Catch the full episode now: Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1ex… Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… For more breaking news and analysis, visit BreakingBattlegrounds.news. #CurrentEvents #BreakingNews

“More Virginians were working, more Virginians were thriving, more small businesses were opening their doors and yes, more Virginians were alive when this chapter of the Virginia Renaissance ended in January of 2026. That is the verdict, and with each passing day, it becomes more apparent that the Virginia Renaissance was real. What we have now is a Leftist Resurgence taking Virginia in a very different direction.” cardinalnews.org/2026/09/04/…

As students head back to school in Ukraine, Peace & Power's partners are providing supplies to students. Many schools are underground for safety as Russia continues to target civilians.

What does the war in Ukraine mean for America’s security—and what happens if the United States disengages from the world? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host @Garymarx is joined by @LizSchrayer, President and CEO of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, and retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Dick Newton, a member of USGLC’s National Security Advisory Council, for a wide-ranging discussion about Ukraine, American global leadership, and the growing cooperation among U.S. adversaries. Newton examines how Ukraine has survived years of Russian attacks and transformed modern warfare through drones, emerging technology, and rapid battlefield innovation. The conversation then turns to North Korea’s support for Russia and what its involvement in Ukraine could mean for security far beyond Europe. Schrayer discusses American public opinion toward Ukraine and argues that support for Kyiv should be understood not as charity, but as an investment in U.S. national security. She and Newton also examine diplomacy with Moscow, continued U.S. military support, sanctions, and the relationship between the war in Ukraine and the strategic challenge posed by China. piped.video/watch?v=gz8SVFCe…

Ukraine is fighting for its territory, but also for the right of a people to remain a people, to worship God freely, raise their children in their own faith and culture, and govern themselves. Those are freedoms Americans should recognize as worth defending.

Shelby is a hero telling stories from the frontlines of the fight in more ways than one. Must watch…

"I couldn't even mention Ukraine at home because I was scared for my life... I remember they took all the Ukrainian books in the library, even just poetry, and burned them. They brought a truck full of Russian books and switched them." Russia is abducting and indoctrinating Ukraine's children; to erase their identities and groom them to become soldiers that will fight against their own nation. Over 19,000 Ukrainian children have been documented as abducted or forcibly deported by Russia thus far, with estimates to be much higher. We must speak up and take action for Ukraine's children. We must pray and intercede on their behalf. "Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." - Psalm 82:4 📖 🎬 Watch "The Stolen Children": piped.video/5UzvcRUj-EI?si=uwws… 🌐 View the Series: faithinwar.com 🙏 Pray for the return of Ukraine's Children @mobbs_mentality @SaveukraineUs #TheStolenChildren #humantrafficking #SaveUkraine #Ukraine #children

Justice Clarence Thomas stands up in the face of criticism and attacks in a way that has been world-changing! Hear directly from Justice Thomas on the latest episode of Verdict. More here: goingfurther.com

Russia's ​deliberate targeting of crowded shopping malls and civilian areas during busy hours is terror by design. The tragic loss of life and dozens injured in these brutal Russian strikes are utterly despicable, and a reminder of why Ukraine must win. bbc.com/news/articles/c39egw…

What is everyday life really like for Ukrainians living within reach of Russian drones and missiles? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host @Garymarx sits down with freelance writer Will Fleeson, who has spent more than nine months reporting from Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion, to discuss what he witnessed during his latest reporting trip near the front lines. Fleeson describes traveling through areas covered by anti-drone netting, speeding down roads to reduce the risk of attack, and using a handheld device capable of detecting when a drone has a vehicle in its sights. He also shares the stories of Ukrainian civilians who continue working, worshiping, exercising, and raising families despite living under the constant threat of attack.

The common thread in all of J.D. Vance’s views, both foreign and domestic, is that the United States is in decline and some strong person must manage that decline. We should retreat from world leadership, bring home all the troops, recognize a tripartite system with China and Russia as equals, exert control over the Western Hemisphere, and diminish. China, Russia, and even the Democratic Socialists of America agree with that position. The rest of us do not have to. Decline is a choice. ewerickson.substack.com/p/th…

Do Americans really want the United States to retreat from the world? On this episode of Peace and Power Ukraine, host @Garymarx sits down with @rachelhoff814, Policy Director at the @ReaganInstitute , to examine the Institute’s 2026 summer survey and what Americans actually believe about U.S. foreign policy, NATO, Ukraine, and America’s role on the global stage. Hoff discusses polling showing strong support for American international engagement and the principle of “peace through strength,” including surprising findings among younger self-identified MAGA Republicans. The conversation also examines NATO, support for defending allies, U.S. weapons for Ukraine, European-funded weapons purchases, and what Americans believe a potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war should look like. Hoff also explains how partisan politics can influence foreign-policy attitudes while broader support for American leadership remains remarkably resilient. piped.video/watch?v=jo7Idz5Q…