
A former U.S. Marine infantry leader and shipboard counterterrorism instructor, Smith writes about military/defense issues and has covered conflict in the Balkans, on the West Bank, in Iraq and Lebanon. He is the author of six books, and his articles have appeared in USA Today, George, U.S. News & World Report, BusinessWeek, National Review Online, CBS News, Townhall.com, The Washington Times, and others.

Government watchdog demands PM appoint deputy
by www.jpost.com | May 22, 2013 05:31 AM
Movement for Quality Government: It's important for public to understand Netanyahu's motives for not appointing a deputy.
Livni asks German counterpart to blacklist Hezbollah
by www.jpost.com | May 22, 2013 05:02 AM
Justice minister also raise stalled Ghetto Law.
Anthony Weiner launches bid to become NYC mayor
by hosted2.ap.org | May 22, 2013 02:46 AM
NEW YORK (AP) - Anthony Weiner's run for a renaissance is officially on.
Bret Baier: Justice Department targeted James Rosen's parents as well
by dailycaller.com | May 22, 2013 02:35 AM
On Tuesday's 'Special Report' on the Fox News Channel, host Bret Baier revealed that the intrusions into James Rosen's privacy went beyond Rosen himself and also involved his parents. Baier laid out the specifics of Rosen's situation during the panel segment, first reported by The Washington Post earlier this week. 'The U.S. attorney’s office in [...]
Arias speaks out about case in jailhouse interview
by hosted2.ap.org | May 22, 2013 02:35 AM
PHOENIX (AP) - In a surprise jailhouse interview just hours after a jury began deliberating her fate, Jodi Arias spoke out Tuesday about her murder trial, her many fights with her legal team and her belief that she "deserves a second chance at freedom someday."
Gowdy: ‘Finally … The New York Times figured out how to spell Benghazi' [VIDEO]
by dailycaller.com | May 22, 2013 02:15 AM
Gowdy: 'Finally ... The New York Times figured out how to spell Benghazi' [VIDEO]
Tea party protests at IRS offices in DC and nationwide [VIDEO]
by dailycaller.com | May 22, 2013 01:13 AM
'What country are we in? This is not America. This is crazy!'
IRS slow-walks tax-exempt status for Wyoming conservative think tank
by dailycaller.com | May 22, 2013 00:51 AM
'Our application, I thought, was pretty extensive'
Senate panel approves immigration bill
by hosted2.ap.org | May 21, 2013 11:05 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - Far-reaching legislation that grants a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.
Search for Okla. tornado survivors nearly complete
by hosted2.ap.org | May 21, 2013 10:54 PM
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives, including those of nine children.

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