armed

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For generations, our nation’s reigning political culture has celebrated armed self-defense as a fundamental right.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

A 2025 report by the Venezuelan chapter of anti-corruption NGO Transparency International estimated that armed groups "linked to the authorities" control 20 percent of Venezuela's annual gold production.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The combination of a fast-moving virus—fatal in up to 50% of cases—and a region rife with armed fighters has made an already difficult task of controlling the epidemic even harder, according to health experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The Huntington Beach startup’s soaring valuation underscores how defense tech funding is booming as armed conflicts such as the Iran war and the Russian-Ukrainian war continue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“Well,” Kennedy began, “first I want to say that there will not, under any conditions, be an intervention in Cuba by United States armed forces.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin