(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) The fragile legacy of former President Barack Obama took another hit last week when an apparent surprise visit to a Chicago library to meet an elementary school class failed to capture the students’ attention.Decked out in a Santa hat, Obama strolled into the room with his entourage to scattered applause. But the students seated at tables continued largely to focus on their assignment while others seemed confused about what was happening. “Everybody seems to be working hard,” Obama lamented. “I thought we were going to have a little Christmas party, and everybody’s doing their homework.” The…
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(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) Rep. Dan Crenshaw, the thin-skinned globalist RINO known for getting into spats with fellow Republicans, lashed out against a young girl with glasses who grilled him for implying that Jesus was an imaginary figure.A viral video showed Crenshaw last week during a fundraiser for the Montgomery County Tea Party PAC taking a curt tone with the bespectacled girl during a question-and-answer session. The girl referenced a 2020 interview in which Crenshaw referred to Jesus as an “archetype,” likening him to Superman while making a distinction from “real” figures like Ronald Reagan. “I’ve seen you claim to…
(Headline USA) Police in Rhode Island said early Sunday that they had a suspect in custody after a shooting that rocked the Brown University campus during final exams, leaving two people dead and nine others wounded.Col. Oscar Perez, chief of the Providence police, confirmed at a news conference that the detained suspect was in their 30s. Perez did not say where the suspect was arrested or whether the suspect was connected to the university. The shooting erupted in the engineering building of the Ivy League school in Providence, Rhode Island, during final exams. Hundreds of police officers had scoured the Brown…
Brown University remained under a shelter-in-place order early Sunday as police continued searching for an unidentified gunman who opened fire inside a classroom at the Ivy League school’s Barus & Holley Engineering building. Before the Left calls for gun control… Rhode Island is a strict gun control state and Brown University is a gun-free zone. Show them this. Not that it will matter. pic.twitter.com/nlho7h8Pni — C3 (@C_3C_3) December 14, 2025 Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? The shooting occurred just after 4 p.m. during a review session held by teaching assistants ahead of a final…
A mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday left at least ten people dead and eleven others injured, according to Australian authorities. The New South Wales Police Force confirmed on X that ten people were killed in the shooting. Among the dead was one of the suspected gunmen involved in the attack. UPDATE: A police operation is ongoing after a public place shooting by two men at Bondi Beach earlier today. Ten people have been confirmed dead, including a man believed to be one of the shooters. The second alleged shooter is in…
Please Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Truth Social, Gettr, Twitter, Youtube Doral, Florida — A Democrat has won the runoff election for Mayor of the City of Miami for the first time in roughly 30 years. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins secured 59 percent of the vote, with turnout at 21 percent, defeating Emilio Gonzalez, a Republican veteran and former City Manager. See: https://miamiindependent.com/emilio-gonzalez-advances-to-runoff-for-miami-city-mayor/.Higgins is now the second prominent progressive Democrat recently elected to a local executive office in Miami-Dade County. Last year, Daniela Levine Cava won re-election as County Mayor, despite President Trump receiving 55 percent of the…
An AI chip made by Tongfu Microelectronics is displayed during the World Semiconductor Congress in Nanjing, China, on July 19, 2023. STR/AFP via Getty ImagesAs tech firms continue rolling out their latest artificial intelligence (AI) systems, a mountain of old electronics is piling up behind the scenes. With frequent hardware upgrades and difficult-to-recycle components, experts say the technology is accelerating the world’s garbage crisis.Electronic waste, or e-waste, is one of the world’s fastest-growing solid waste streams, according to the World Health Organization. Since 2010—a year marked by the launch of Apple’s iPad—humans have been steadily producing greater volumes of e-waste.We…
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Ravens vs. Bengals, 1:00 ETPublishedDecember 14, 2025 8:00 AM EST•UpdatedDecember 9, 2025 12:53 PM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkRavens vs. Bengals, 1:00 ETAfter going 1-6 the week of Thanksgiving, I followed it up with a solid 3-1 week last week, and if you’ll allow me to complain for a little while, I’d like to take the opportunity. The Eagles and Chargers had no business going under the total. There were so many turnovers in that game that it just was absurd how many scoring opportunities were blown. If that game was played with the same situations 100 times, I think it goes over…
Here’s a bit of good news for Republicans: It appears appealing to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s basest instincts not only worked to get her into the Senate race in Texas, but also managed to fool most of the state’s Democrats for now. According to a new poll released Friday, Crockett — the Dallas-area representative famous for her bizarre outbursts and “clapbacks” — is leading her main competitor, state lawmaker and “progressive Christian” James Talarico, by a relatively wide margin. The poll, conducted by Texas Southern University, shows Crockett with an eight-point lead over Talarico, 51 percent to 43 percent, with 6…
Footage of alleged Brown University shooter who killed two students and injured eight others on Saturday. Credit: WPIX 12 screenshot Police have released the first images of the person they say gunned down several students in cold blood at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. As The Gateway Pundit reported, multiple people were shot at Brown University in Rhode Island on the second day of final exams on Saturday. Two people are dead, and at least 8 are injured in the mass shooting, according to NBC News. Eight are in critical but stable condition. A shelter-in-place directive remained in effect…
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir, a new father to a baby girl, a new four-year contract extension in hand, and the new spokesman for Kelly Blue Book in a nationwide campaign, is resisting a new day in the AFC East.The Bills visit the New England Patriots on Sunday and this one determines the direction of the division because a Patriots victory crowns them the new AFC East champs. And that would end a five-year run for the Bills as the division’s champions and most dominant team.CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 26: Khalil Shakir #10 of the Buffalo Bills warms up…
It was not the way a lot of people thought the WWE great would bow outPublishedDecember 14, 2025 7:25 AM EST•UpdatedDecember 14, 2025 7:25 AM ESTFacebookTwitterEmailCopy LinkJohn Cena put a bow on a Hall of Fame professional wrestling career Saturday night in Washington, DC, and it left the entire arena with their jaws hanging wide open.This edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event took place at Capital One Arena in our nation’s capital, and featured four matches that pitted a mix of current WWE superstars and stars of the future with WWE Champion Cody Rhoads taking on NXT Champion Oba Femi,…
NPR’s political analysts love to tell their leftist listeners that the Republican Party is in horrible shape, roiled by internal disputes, and they’ll locate the appropriate Experts to underline it. When the Democrats are evaluated, it’s a cozy inside job. On Thursday’s All Things Considered, Mara Liasson only considered speaking to party regulars, no outside experts. She channeled hope in a segment titled “What 2026 might look like for Democrats.” Liasson began: “For a party out of power in Washington, D.C., Democrats are on a roll outside the Beltway. They’re winning races, and President Trump’s poll numbers are dropping –…
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BREAKING: Government Officials From 4 States Unite to Call for Moratorium on mRNA Injections A multi-state push for a moratorium on mRNA is now underway — ignited by elected leaders in Michigan, Minnesota, Idaho, and Washington. NICOLAS HULSCHER, MPH Today, I spoke with elected government officials from Michigan, Minnesota, Idaho, and Washington who are now publicly calling for a moratorium on mRNA injections. For the first time, legislators and county leadership from four different states joined together to outline their bills, resolutions, and next steps—each describing a political landscape shaken by vaccine injuries, growing public distrust, and an undeniable body of scientific evidence…
ER Editor: Some tweets — In Stuttgart, Maccabi supporters chant “Let the IDF fuck the Arabs,” “Death to the Arabs,” and “Fuck you Palestine.” The @VfB speaks of a “successful soccer evening.” Open calls for genocide in German stadiums; politicians, media, and sports remain silent. Shameful. pic.twitter.com/ykA9EcuQ60 — Tarek Baé (@Tarek_Bae) December 11, 2025 Maccabi Tel Aviv fans walking around in Stuttgart chanting “Fuck you fuck you fuck you Palestine” https://t.co/aew6uSphPG pic.twitter.com/9Qul335HcE — B.M. (@ireallyhateyou) December 11, 2025 A man wearing a hoodie linked to “Maccabi Fanatics,” a football hooligan group known for street violence, extremist chants, and attacks on…
ER Editor: Some tweets — Translation: In Romania, thousands of people protested on Friday for the third day in a row against corruption in the judiciary, following an open letter from 500+ judges and prosecutors about ‘structural problems’ in the legal system. https://digi24.ro/stiri/actualitate/a-treia-zi-de-proteste-pentru-o-justitie-corecta-manifestatii-anuntate-in-bucuresti-si-marile-orase-3544131 In Roemenië protesteerden vrijdag duizenden mensen voor de derde dag op rij tegen corruptie in de rechterlijke macht, na een open brief van 500+ rechters en aanklagers over ‘structurele problemen’ in het rechtssysteem. 👉https://t.co/uTlrB9g1uY pic.twitter.com/YicmauuaVU — Dénis van Vliet (@denisvanvliet) December 12, 2025 Tonight and for however many night this will take, Romanians are preparing to take…
Please follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Truth Social, Gettr, Twitter, Youtube Originally published at Zero Hedge During an interview with MSNOW Senior Political and National Reporter Jacob Soboroff, New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani faced pointed questions about whether his rhetoric on accountability extends to federal immigration enforcement, and Mamdani suggested his police force might arrest federal officers enforcing federal immigration laws. Soboroff didn’t dance around the issue, asking directly whether there’s a scenario where the NYPD under Mamdani’s leadership could arrest ICE agents on city streets for their treatment of illegal immigrants. “I’ve also heard you say that…
The Trump Administration is evidently getting serious about cracking down on the sort of massive fraud that migrant groups in blue states have seemingly long been allowed to get away with engaging in, as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took to X to announce a massive crackdown on Governor Tim Walz’s Minnesota over the Somali fraud rings scandals. As background, it has been revealed over the course of 2025 that massive fraud rings largely composed of Somali migrants have been effectively allowed to operate in the state as they engaged in massive fraud that ripped off state and federal taxpayers to…
Trump Administration Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pulled no punches when he appeared on “Face the Nation” to discuss the Minnesota fraud scandal with CBS News host Margaret Brennan, telling her that the Treasury Department has discovered links between far-left “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and the fraud scandal. As background, long-running investigations into the state of certain welfare and public assistance programs in Minnesota have found that Somali migrants in the state have stolen billions upon billions of state and federal taxpayer dollars from programs meant to help them and other needy Minnesotans, with much of the money flowing back…
Amid revelations of Minnesota AG Keith Ellison’s ties to Somali fraudsters in a massive $250M+ Feeding Our Future scandal, while under federal probe for diverting COVID aid to luxury and terrorism-linked groups, his son, Councilman Jeremiah Ellison, faces scrutiny. For context, Jeremiah, who earns a $110K salary plus $57,000 Harvard stipend, requested taxpayer funds for bi-weekly flights to Minneapolis meetings during his fellowship, which were denied as personal development. Critics point out that these erode Northside representation through committee reassignments. Ellison, however, whined about the reports as “hit pieces.” Announcing the story, a popular post read, “BREAKING – Amid the…
In a tense “Face the Nation” interview with Margaret Brennan, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) dismissed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s claims of campaign ties to Minnesota’s $1B+ Feeding Our Future fraud, mostly involving Somalis, as baseless, noting returned donations and her early calls for probes. For context, the Minnesota Rep. decried the theft’s harm to her community, blamed lax oversight, and laughed off terrorism funding allegations, insisting no evidence emerged in prosecutions despite persistent rumors of cash transfers to Somalia. “@IlhanMN on the possibility that money from the Somali fraud scandal in Minnesota is being funneled to foreign terrorist organizations: *giggles*”…
In a September 2024 interview on “The Ingraham Angle,” former California Democratic Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero explained her switch to the Republican Party, warning Democrats that many disaffected members no longer recognize the “party of democracy” after a “rigged” primary sidelined voters. This story remains relevant today because the radicalism described by Romero has continued unabated over the last year. Not only has California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened to redistrict republican seats out of his state, but he also continued pushing woke polices. Starting off the impactful interview, Laura Ingraham began with an open question. “Joining me now is…
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) took an opportunity during a recent hearing to weigh in on the topic of mass fraud, in a clip that’s now going viral due to the flippant way she treated the matter. According to Crockett, there’s no reason for Americans to be worried about fraud because “no system is perfect” and there’s “always been fraud.” Crockett started her comments by saying she wanted to address the issue, which was brought up by the chairman during the meeting, slamming him for his concerns about fraud and for not providing any numerical data to support his claims. In…
The sanctuary state of New York could soon see even more of its funding cut. Such is what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced when speaking during a hugely important press conference that could signal the administration is getting tough, noting that New York is persisting in illegally aiding illegal aliens and so will face the consequences unless it stops. As background, at issue here is a matter that has been at the root of many of the administration’s fights with sanctuary cities and states: the granting of commercial driver’s licenses to illegal aliens, despite the fact that the Trump Administration…
The executive director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly embezzling over $3 million in funds that were designated to be used for social justice causes. Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, 52, was released from custody on December 11 after her first court appearance this week. Dickerson is being charged with wire fraud and money laundering after federal prosecutors for the case say she diverted a total of $3.15 million in returned bail checks to her personal bank accounts over a period of five years. The defendant controlled the accounts between June 2020…
Commentator Tim Pool criticized Candace Owens over what he described as her handling of the murder of Charlie Kirk, accusing her of turning a tragedy into a sensationalized political spectacle and attacking those closest to Kirk. Pool said the killing of Kirk was already devastating to the conservative movement and argued that Owens’ actions have compounded that damage. “And the most damaging thing done, of course, was the murder of Charlie Kirk,” Pool said. “And now the second most damaging thing we’re looking at is Candace Owens, burning down everything he built, and now having the gall to go after…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stepped up enforcement operations in Minnesota’s Twin Cities this week as part of what officials are calling “Operation Metro Surge,” a crackdown that shows the consequences of Minneapolis’ long-standing sanctuary policies. Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer introduced the operation during a live segment, saying, “ICE agents now going out in full force in Minnesota’s twin cities, communities, as the Trump administration steps up the fight against illegal immigration. Mike Tobin has been there all week, back in Minneapolis again today. Mike, good morning.” Correspondent Mike Tobin reported from Minneapolis, where ICE agents have been…
Mille Lacs County Sheriff Kyle Burton defended his department’s participation in a federal immigration enforcement partnership, arguing that cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is critical to public safety, while criticizing Minnesota’s top Democratic leaders for opposing those efforts. Burton made the comments during an exchange with journalist Liz Collin while discussing the county’s involvement in the federal 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement agencies to work with ICE. Burton said the decision to participate was rooted in preparation and safety. “You know, I think failing to prepare is is preparing to fail. I’ve always said that,” Burton…
Conservative commentator Carl Higbie argued that widespread inefficiency across federal agencies demands aggressive budget cuts, saying Washington has grown bloated with programs that deliver little value to taxpayers while draining billions of dollars from the federal budget. Higbie said his comments have already drawn attention from lawmakers and their staff. “I ruffled a lot of feathers down in DC, I got a call, a few calls, actually, from congressmen or their staffers, and they were all trying to explain to me, like, Oh, why this can or can’t be done,” he said. “So I know they’re watching, but here’s just…
Stephen Miller sharply criticized what he described as a sprawling “refugee industrial complex,” accusing nongovernmental organizations of profiting off mass refugee resettlement while transforming small American communities and placing long-term financial burdens on taxpayers. Miller said the system expanded dramatically under the Biden-Harris administration, with billions of dollars flowing from the federal government to outside organizations. “President Trump has blown the lid off of the refugee industrial complex,” Miller said. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? “And the way this works is exactly the way that you said, the US government, historically, and this, of…
Fox News host Will Cain raised questions about what he described as a network of political connections linking Minnesota elected officials to individuals involved in major fraud cases, pointing specifically to Rep. Ilhan Omar, Gov. Tim Walz, and Attorney General Keith Ellison. Cain said the connections surround some of the largest fraud cases in recent years, including the Feeding Our Future scandal and other related investigations. “Under the nose of Ilhan Omar, Tim Walz, Attorney General, Keith Ellison, we see a web of connections between them and those directly involved in the fraud,” Cain said. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What…
A CNN report highlighted extensive communications and meetings between Kathy Ruemmler, a former White House counsel to Barack Obama and the current top lawyer at Goldman Sachs, and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing a relationship that continued for years after Epstein was registered as a sex offender. According to the CNN narration, “One of the most powerful people in the Epstein files is somebody you may not have heard of. Her name is Kathy Ruemmler, and she is one of the people who communicated with Jeffrey Epstein the most, according to emails released last month from Epstein’s estate by…
Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said a nationwide audit has found New York to be the worst offender in unlawfully issuing commercial driver’s licenses, warning the state it has 30 days to comply with federal law or risk losing tens of millions of dollars in federal funding. Duffy said the audit revealed that more than half of New York’s non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses were issued illegally. “We’ve done this nationwide audit. We found the worst offender, which is the state of New York,” Duffy said. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What Could It Mean For Your Money? “53% of New…
Tulsi Gabbard raised serious concerns about U.S. national security during an exchange with Fox News host Brian Kilmeade, warning that tens of thousands of individuals who entered the country after Joe Biden’s withdrawal from Afghanistan were not properly vetted, including at least 2,000 with suspected terrorist ties. Gabbard said the issue traces back to what she described as the Biden-Harris administration’s mishandling of the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal. “We are currently very, working very hard to make this happen. I don’t have the latest number exactly, but I can tell you that this needs to happen very, very quickly,” Gabbard said.…
A political skirmish between California’s governor and the world’s richest man escalated this week into a deeply personal clash, pulling family tensions into the public square. According to Fox News, Elon Musk and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office traded sharp words online after Musk-linked America PAC resurfaced comments Newsom made about transgender issues during an appearance on “The Ezra Klein Show.” In the clip reposted by America PAC, Newsom said, “There’s no governor that’s done more pro-trans legislation than I have.” The remark came as Newsom discussed his position on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports, an issue where he…
On January 3, 2025, during the opening day of the 119th Congress after the House Speaker vote, 81-year-old Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) slipped and fell on marble stairs outside the House chamber while descending after visiting family in the gallery. She sustained minor cuts, received on-site medical attention, and walked to the Capitol physician’s office. Foxx downplayed the incident humorously on social media, assuring supporters that she was fine amid concerns about the health of aging lawmakers. Issuing an official statement, her office declared, “Rep. Foxx slipped while walking down the marble staircase outside the House chamber after walking up…
In what could just be another stern letter that ultimately means nothing from the GOP, or could be the beginning of a real legal campaign against the Clintons, GOP House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has moved to commence contempt of Congress proceedings against both Bill and Hillary Clinton over their refusal to respond to subpoenas regarding the committee’s probe into the Epstein scandal. As background, this spat began back in July of 2025, when a bipartisan subcommittee in the House Oversight Committee approved motions to subpoena a slew of high-profile political figures connected to Epstein and his operation as…
What began as a night of excitement at one of Florida’s newest theme parks ended in tragedy, and now the official investigation has come to a close. According to FOX Business, Orange County authorities have ruled the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala an accident, according to an incident report released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators determined there was no criminal wrongdoing and formally closed the case. Zavala was riding Stardust Racers, a high-speed roller coaster at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park, when the incident occurred. Security footage reviewed by deputies showed Zavala was “engaged and well”…
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could face criminal liability in connection with a Somali fraud scheme that allegedly sent U.S. taxpayer dollars to al-Shabaab, arguing that both the perpetrators and state leadership should be investigated by the Department of Justice. Steube’s remarks came during an exchange with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, who framed the issue around national security and the handling of Afghan refugees brought into the country under Joe Biden. “The Somali fraud allegedly funded Muslim terrorism, the same kind of Muslim terrorism that we’re seeing on the streets of Washington, DC, and the killing…
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) said Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz could face criminal liability in connection with a Somali fraud scheme that allegedly sent U.S. taxpayer dollars to al-Shabaab, arguing that both the perpetrators and state leadership should be investigated by the Department of Justice. Steube’s remarks came during an exchange with conservative commentator Benny Johnson, who framed the issue around national security and the handling of Afghan refugees brought into the country under Joe Biden. “The Somali fraud allegedly funded Muslim terrorism, the same kind of Muslim terrorism that we’re seeing on the streets of Washington, DC, and the killing…
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Saturday, December 13, 2025Quick SummaryAI SummaryTwo students were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting at Brown University.The shooting happened at an engineering and physics building during a final exam review.Authorities have locked down the campus and are conducting a large-scale search.The shooter was described as a male dressed in black and is believed to have fled on foot. An artificial intelligence-powered tool created this summary based on the source article. The summary has undergone review and verification by an editor.See SummaryLaw enforcement officers escort students near the Barus & Holley engineering building…
By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor Saturday, December 13, 2025Quick SummaryAI SummaryTwo students were killed and nine others were injured in a shooting at Brown University.The shooting happened at an engineering and physics building during a final exam review.Authorities have locked down the campus and are conducting a large-scale search.The shooter was described as a male dressed in black and is believed to have fled on foot. An artificial intelligence-powered tool created this summary based on the source article. The summary has undergone review and verification by an editor.See SummaryLaw enforcement officers escort students near the Barus & Holley engineering building…
Conservative commentator Steve Deace pointed to a Fox News graphic to highlight what he described as a dramatic rise in the number of Social Security numbers issued to non-citizens during the Biden-Harris administration, raising concerns about the scale of the increase and its broader implications. Deace said Fox News aired a graph showing year-by-year growth in non-citizen Social Security numbers issued since former President Joe Biden took office. “Fox News ran this graph yesterday, non-citizen social security numbers issued during the Biden administration, 270,021, over 590,022, over 960,023, over 2.1 million in 24,” Deace said. Trump’s Sovereign Wealth Fund: What…
Our skies continue to generate some of the most mystifying views. Residents of Bogotá, Colombia’s capital, are buzzing with intrigue over repeated sightings of a mysterious glowing object hovering in the night sky. The phenomenon reportedly kicked off earlier last week, with locals first spotting the strange light overhead.Since then, multiple witnesses have come forward, and social media platforms in Colombia have been inundated with videos capturing the enigmatic anomaly that’s gripped the city’s attention. (RELATED: Triangular UFO Flies Over Orizaba, Mexico, In Eerie Video) One particularly striking video of the mysterious sighting depicts what appears to be around five…
Our country is facing an energy crisis. No, not because of new demand from data centers or AI. Instead, it’s because utilities in nearly every state, due to government imposed “renewable” mandates, self-imposed mandates, and the supercharging of the Green New Scam under the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” have been shutting down vital coal resources and building out almost exclusively intermittent and costly resources like solar, wind, and battery storage. President Donald Trump understands this, and that is why on day one of his administration he declared an Energy Emergency. Then, a few months later, the President signed a trio…
In early 1975, I took an in-depth special course on the Middle East at the University of Tulsa by one of my favorite political science professors. It proved to be one of the most impactful intellectual experiences of my life, with ongoing consequences for decades. The professor was Joseph R. Rudolph Jr. I was, like most students I was acquainted with, as well as most other persons in my community, someone profoundly ignorant and unaware of the actual situation in the Middle East beyond the headlines and the propaganda from the establishment regime media. Most of the other students in…
While the rest of Europe shivers under the self-imposed austerity of net zero mandates, Norway in the frozen north is keeping the lights on and the bank vaults full as it avoids the “green” ideological quicksand that has defined the continent’s energy policy. Despite pressures to decarbonize, Norway has increased efforts to exploit oil and natural gas reserves. The crown jewel of this fossil fuel renaissance is the Johan Castberg field. Located in the Barents Sea, 100 kilometers north of the 20-year-old Snøhvit natural gas field, Johan Castberg is expected to be a beast of a producer—450 million–650 million barrels…
A key congressional panel focused on China’s impacts on human rights and religious freedom is urging Congress and the Trump administration to do far more to combat Beijing’s transnational intimidation and repression campaigns in the United States and across the globe. In a sweeping 2025 annual report, the Congressional Executive Commission on China, co-chaired by Republicans Sen. Dan Sullivan and Rep. Chris Smith, warned of a continued multifaceted campaign of transnational repression against members of Chinese communities in the U.S. and abroad and critics aimed at intimidating individuals and stifling dissent. The theme of this year’s report, issued on International…