America Used to Build Ships. Now We Just Watch China Do It.
A new plan targets shipbuilding gaps as security questions grow at home and abroad.
FROM THE NEWSROOM
Tuesday, February 17th | News that moves the world.
A new maritime plan aims to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding as China dominates global capacity.
An elderly Australian grandfather is abducted after criminals target the wrong address.
And Kentucky officials clash over how far states should go in cooperating with ICE.
So what ties these stories together?
Each raises a question about security, accountability, and who holds the line when systems fail.
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America Used to Build Ships. Now We Just Watch China Do It.
The Trump administration released a maritime action plan focused on rebuilding commercial shipbuilding, expanding the U.S. flagged fleet, and strengthening maritime supply chains. Officials argue the decline in U.S. shipbuilding has weakened suppliers, workforce capacity, and even increased Navy shipbuilding costs, while China’s scale has grown into a strategic advantage.
Should rebuilding domestic shipbuilding be treated as an economic priority, a national security priority, or both?
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Australian Grandfather Abducted by Criminals Who Targeted Wrong Address
Australian police say 85 year old Chris Baghsarian was abducted from his Sydney home in what authorities describe as mistaken identity, with investigators believing the intended target was linked to an organized crime network. Police have urged the kidnappers to release him immediately, noting he requires daily medical attention and reports suggest images showing injuries have circulated in criminal circles.
What should law enforcement do when a case depends on appealing directly to criminals to prevent further harm?
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State Officials Clash Over ICE Cooperation as Governor Demands Federal Withdrawal
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman sharply criticized Governor Andy Beshear after Beshear called for ICE agents to be withdrawn from cities and for immigration enforcement to be reorganized. Coleman said cooperation with federal partners will continue through county sheriffs and local law enforcement, pointing to recent joint operations in the region as evidence of results, even as questions remain about authority between elected officials.
How much control should state leaders have over local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement?
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QUICK TAKES
Taiwan warns China is a “global troublemaker.” Taiwan’s foreign minister points to expanding Chinese carrier operations and rising pressure near the Taiwan Strait.
Religious Liberty Commission removes former Miss California. Dan Patrick says a member was dismissed after a hearing on antisemitism was disrupted, with debate over her claims about Catholic views on Zionism.
Fake ad blocker turns crashes into a malware trap. Researchers say a “NexShield” extension crashed browsers, then tricked users into running a command that installed additional malware.
Local police cooperation with ICE surges. A report says 287(g) agreements rose sharply, while some departments cite staffing concerns and others set stricter conditions.
FROM THE EDITOR
Today’s stories span industry, crime, and immigration policy, but they all point to the same tension: security depends on capacity and trust. Whether it’s rebuilding shipyards, responding to criminal violence, or defining the limits of federal state cooperation, the common question is who is responsible when the stakes are high.
That’s today’s wrap. The world keeps moving, and now you’re caught up.
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