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Iran Escalates Attacks on U.S. Warships Amidst Economic Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Iran Escalates Attacks on U.S. Warships Amidst Economic Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has significantly escalated its military actions against U.S. naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, firing missiles at U.S. warships, including an aircraft carrier, at least three times in the past week. These attacks, which U.S. Central Command reported were successfully evaded, mark a notable increase in aggression not seen since the conflict began in February. Senior officials, as cited by The Wall Street Journal, indicated that Iran utilized maneuverable warheads in these strikes, signaling a more advanced and dangerous capability. This escalation comes as a U.S.-enforced blockade has effectively halted Iranian oil exports, and new American sanctions have severely impacted Iran's financial system, leading to a sharp decline in the rial and an inflation rate exceeding 80%.

Gibson Dunn Associate Vanessa Ajagu Recognized as One of New York's Best-Dressed Lawyers by Business Insider

Gibson Dunn Associate Vanessa Ajagu Recognized as One of New York's Best-Dressed Lawyers by Business Insider

Gibson Dunn Associate Vanessa Ajagu Recognized as One of New York's Best-Dressed Lawyers by Business Insider

GLAD Law to Honor Civil Rights Advocate Vanita Gupta with 2026 Spirit of Justice Award

GLAD Law to Honor Civil Rights Advocate Vanita Gupta with 2026 Spirit of Justice Award

GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) will present its 2026 Spirit of Justice Award to Vanita Gupta, a prominent civil rights lawyer and advocate. The award recognizes individuals whose courage, vision, and impact embody the fight for justice. Gupta's career has focused on ensuring equal justice under the law and strengthening democratic principles, addressing critical human and civil rights issues such as criminal justice reform, racial justice, voting rights, environmental justice, gun violence prevention, reproductive rights, immigration, and LGBTQ+ rights. She is currently the inaugural Director of the Center for Law and Public Trust and a Distinguished Scholar in Residence at NYU School of Law, where she works on reimagining and rebuilding American democratic institutions. Her previous roles include serving as Associate Attorney General from 2021-2024, making her the first woman of color to hold the third-ranking position at the Department of Justice (DOJ). In this role, she was instrumental in...

HII Aims for 15 Percent Throughput Increase to Boost U.S. Navy Shipbuilding

HII Aims for 15 Percent Throughput Increase to Boost U.S. Navy Shipbuilding

HII, a major shipbuilding company, is targeting a 15 percent year-over-year throughput increase in 2026 to accelerate U.S. Navy shipbuilding. This initiative was highlighted by Eric Chewning, HII's Executive Vice President of Maritime Systems and Corporate Strategy, during a House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense field hearing. Chewning emphasized the critical need for a modernized workforce, upgraded shipyard infrastructure, and an expanded maritime industrial base to strengthen the nation's defense industrial base. In 2025, HII's shipyards saw a 14 percent increase in throughput. The company currently has approximately 40 ships under active construction or modernization at its Ingalls and Newport News facilities. HII's strategy to achieve its 2026 goal involves three key components: hiring, training, and retaining a skilled workforce; modernizing infrastructure with capital investments, including the use of physical AI in shipbuilding; and expanding the maritime industrial base by growing its suppl...

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao Tours Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Emphasizing U.S. Shipbuilding Expansion

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao Tours Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Emphasizing U.S. Shipbuilding Expansion

The Honorable Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy, visited the Hanwha Philly Shipyard on September 9, 2026. During his tour, Secretary Cao met with leadership from Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (HPSI) to discuss Hanwha's investments in U.S. shipbuilding capacity, facility expansion, and workforce growth in Philadelphia. Secretary Cao emphasized the importance of the nation's ability to build ships at the necessary speed and scale to maintain maritime strength. Michael Coulter, CEO of HDUSA, reiterated the company's commitment to meeting naval readiness demands through targeted facility investments. Hanwha Philly Shipyard, which occupies 115 acres within the historic Philadelphia Navy Yard, has significantly increased its workforce to nearly 2,500 since 2024 and expanded its shipbuilding capabilities. The shipyard has delivered four National Security Multi-Mission Vessels to the U.S. Maritime Administration, with the fifth scheduled for delivery next year. U.S. Senator Chris Coons...

Woods Aitken Law Firm Continues Centennial Legacy of Legal Services Across Multiple States

Woods Aitken Law Firm Continues Centennial Legacy of Legal Services Across Multiple States

Woods Aitken Law Firm Continues Centennial Legacy of Legal Services Across Multiple States

General Dynamics Mission Systems Secures $194 Million U.S. Navy Contract for SLCM-N Fire-Control Subsystem

General Dynamics Mission Systems Secures $194 Million U.S. Navy Contract for SLCM-N Fire-Control Subsystem

General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $194.1 million U.S. Navy contract modification. This contract is for technical and engineering support of the fire-control subsystem for the Nuclear-Armed, Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program. The cost-plus-fixed-fee modification includes optional line items and modifies a previously awarded unpriced letter contract. General Dynamics Mission Systems will perform approximately 75% of the work in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, with the remaining 25% to be completed in Manassas, Virginia. The SLCM-N fire-control effort is an integral part of a larger weapons-system development program that the Navy intends to integrate into Virginia-class attack submarines by the 2030s. The program aims to equip Virginia-class submarines with the Virginia Payload Module (VPM), which contains multiple Virginia Payload Tubes (VPTs), to accommodate the SLCM-N launcher subsystem.

Oregon National Guard and U.S. Navy Break Ground on $12 Million Machine Gun Range in Boardman

Oregon National Guard and U.S. Navy Break Ground on $12 Million Machine Gun Range in Boardman

The Oregon National Guard and the U.S. Navy have officially broken ground on a new Multi-Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) Range at the Naval Weapons Systems Training Facility in Boardman, Oregon. This $12 million project marks the beginning of construction for what will be the first and only Army Standard crew-served weapons range in Oregon. The new facility will allow soldiers to qualify on weapons such as the M240, M2, and MK19 within the state, eliminating the need to travel to facilities in Yakima, Washington, or Boise, Idaho. The project has been in development for over two decades, tracing back to a license agreement signed in August 2004, and has appeared in the military's Future Years Development Plan multiple times before reaching this stage. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold, The Adjutant General, Oregon, and Cmdr. Joshua Overn, Executive Officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, along with field representatives for Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley.

President Trump Pardons Navy Veteran in Federal Firearms Case, Ending 20-Year Sentence

President Trump Pardons Navy Veteran in Federal Firearms Case, Ending 20-Year Sentence

President Trump has issued a full and unconditional pardon to former Navy sailor Patrick “Tate” Adamiak, who was serving a 20-year federal prison sentence for firearms offenses. Adamiak was convicted in 2022 by a federal jury for receiving, possessing, and transferring unregistered machine guns and possessing unregistered destructive devices. The pardon, announced on September 4, 2026, covers all federal offenses in United States v. Adamiak, case number 2:22-cr-47. Gun Owners of America confirmed that Adamiak was one of four individuals to receive pardons in National Firearms Act cases. The pardon document, which identifies Adamiak by name and cites the President’s authority under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution, removes federal penalties and disabilities associated with the convictions. Adamiak's supporters, including the Second Amendment Foundation, had long disputed the government's characterization of the seized items, claiming some were inert military collectibles. Commentator Dine...

Fourth Circuit Vacates Wage-and-Hour Class Certification Due to Individualized Inquiries

Fourth Circuit Vacates Wage-and-Hour Class Certification Due to Individualized Inquiries

Fourth Circuit Vacates Wage-and-Hour Class Certification Due to Individualized Inquiries

ConocoPhillips Granted Exit from Climate Change Lawsuits in Washington State

ConocoPhillips Granted Exit from Climate Change Lawsuits in Washington State

A Washington state judge has granted ConocoPhillips' request to be removed from revised lawsuits filed by the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe and the Makah Indian Tribe. These lawsuits accuse several fossil fuel majors of downplaying the risks associated with burning oil and natural gas, contributing to climate change. The tribes had argued for a "clear connection" between ConocoPhillips' operations in Washington and their climate change tort claims. This decision follows a May ruling where a judge denied most of the oil industry's motions to dismiss the case, allowing it to move closer to trial. The original lawsuits were filed against ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, Shell, ConocoPhillips, and Phillips 66 entities in Washington state court. The judge's recent decision specifically allows ConocoPhillips to exit these revised legal proceedings.

Megyn Kelly Criticizes George Stephanopoulos for Not Challenging Lindsay Clancy Lawyer's Pardon Request

Megyn Kelly Criticizes George Stephanopoulos for Not Challenging Lindsay Clancy Lawyer's Pardon Request

Megyn Kelly has criticized ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos for his interview with Kevin Reddington, the attorney for Lindsay Clancy. During an appearance on 'Good Morning America,' Reddington directly appealed to President Trump to pardon his client, who is charged under state law with killing her three children. Kelly expressed incredulity that Stephanopoulos concluded the interview without challenging Reddington on this request. She highlighted that a U.S. President cannot issue a pardon for state-level crimes, making Reddington's appeal legally impossible. Kelly questioned why Stephanopoulos did not ask a follow-up question to clarify this fundamental legal point, suggesting it left viewers confused. Clancy's triple-murder trial recently ended in a mistrial after the jury deadlocked.