MUNSTER, Germany (AP) — President Donald Trump has again threatened that the United States could reduce its military presence in Germany, a key NATO ally and the European Union’s largest economy. Europeans have heard this before. Trump’s social media post on Wednesday followed comments by Chancellor Friedrich Merz that the U.S. was being “ humiliated ” by Tehran as it slow-walks its diplomacy over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Trump has mused for years about reducing America’s military presence in Germany, and has recently repeatedly railed against NATO for the its refusal to assist the U.S. in its two-month-old war.…
This article was originally published by Wanjiru Njoya at the Mises Institute. Supreme Court rulings are significant not only for their decision on who wins, but also for their reasoning. A victory for common sense may sometimes be pyrrhic if it benefits the party that wins the dispute but relies on reasoning that erodes individual liberty in the longer term. In that context, while the outcome in the recent case of Chiles v. Salazar, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (decided March 31, 2026), was welcomed, the emphasis it placed on “viewpoint discrimination” is unfortunate. It is one…
If there is a name from recent history that is synonymous in most people’s minds with “evil,” it’s probably Jeffrey Epstein. What we know, definitively, that the man did was bad enough, but the allegations beyond those accounts are even more heinous. Literally nothing about the man seems to suggest even one redeeming characteristic. He still didn’t kill himself, though. Just putting that out there.Anyway, despite having died as a convicted felon already, there was something Epstein wanted, and he had the money to make it happen. It’s the kind of thing we’re told can’t…
In an exclusive interview with Military.com, VA Secretary Doug Collins said some critics are “invested in a broken system” as he pushes sweeping reforms that have cut the department’s claims backlog by more than half and aim to fundamentally reshape how the VA serves veterans. The remarks come as the Department of Veterans Affairs reports significant gains: the claims backlog has dropped from more than 260,000 to under 100,000, while the VA processed over 3 million claims last year and cut average processing times roughly in half. For millions of veterans, those numbers are more than metrics; they represent months,…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday leveled a new threat against NATO ally Germany, suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence there as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran. Trump made the threat after Merz earlier this week said that the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized Washington’s lack of strategy in the war. Trump has also repeatedly railed against NATO for the alliance’s refusal to assist the U.S. in its two-month-old war. “The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops…
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Trump’s Own Words Speaking to reporters at the White House on December 10, President Donald Trump was asked whether he had spoken with Colombian President Gustavo Petro as tensions grow over Trump’s military and economic campaign against drug trafficking in the region. Trump replied he had not “really thought too much about” Petro, then immediately shifted tone and said Colombia “produces a lot of drugs,” adding Petro “better wise up or he’ll be next. He’ll be next soon. I hope he’s listening, he’s going to be next.” Trump’s comments came on the same day he announced U.S. forces had seized…
John Oliver is raising new concerns about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, warning that chatbots may be entering a dangerous phase, widely used, loosely regulated and still poorly understood. During a recent segment on Last Week Tonight, Oliver argued that AI systems are operating with “the weakest guardrails” at a moment when adoption is accelerating, comparing the current landscape to the earliest days of aviation, when enthusiasm outpaced safety. But beyond the jokes, his most serious concern focused on how these systems respond when people turn to them in moments of emotional distress, including whether they can recognize a crisis…
Following any criminal incident involving a gun, we all expect the so-called “mainstream” media to call for more restrictions on lawful gun owners. After all, that’s all they know how to do, even if the violent criminal in the report had to jump through many hoops to acquire his or her guns. What you might not expect, however, is a rant as ridiculous and illogical as the one published by the New York Post following the April 25 shooting attack on the Trump Administration at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner attended by President Donald Trump, the first lady, and…
The best axes will serve their owner for decades, so choose wisely. You’re likely to own whatever axe you buy for many years. GearJunkie testers have deep experience with axes. Tester Nick Lefoert has spent summers hauling, splitting and stacking more than four cords of wood. Editor-in-Chief Sean McCoy worked for two years on a farm, splitting dozens of cords of wood with industrial equipment and using axes regularly. For this guide, they tested axes for both home and camp use. We split freshly cut pine and fir rounds ranging from 14 to over 30 inches in diameter, which gave…
Russia’s traditional parade marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II will take place next week without tanks, missiles and other military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. It will be the first time in nearly two decades — and in Russia’s 4-year-old war in Ukraine — that no military equipment will rumble through Moscow’s Red Square on May 9, the day Russia celebrates its most important secular holiday. The Kremlin has used it to showcase its military might and global clout, and it is a source of patriotic pride. Victory Day parades on Red…
This article was originally published by Zoey Sky at Natural News. The U.S. Embassy in Beirut has issued its highest-level advisory (“Level 4: Do Not Travel”) and is telling all American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately while commercial flights are still available. The embassy warns that the security situation is getting worse fast and that neither the U.S. nor the Lebanese government can guarantee their safety if violence breaks out in the country. The warning comes as the Middle East is engulfed in violence. Hezbollah is threatening to join the war against Israel, Syria is firing missiles, and Iran is…
Anglers in Montana now need to be extra careful about which fish they consume and how much. A new study from multiple state agencies showed that certain fish are high in PFAS, or so-called forever chemicals, which pose risks to human health. What Are PFAS? PFAS are a kind of manmade chemical. They became popular in the 1950s, and were used for everything from nonstick cookware to pesticides to waterproof jackets. To make PFAS, scientists replace the hydrogen in an organic molecule with fluorine. The fluorine bonds very strongly to the carbon, making them slow to degrade, which is where the term…
A federal claim that New York City refused to honor an immigration detainer for a man accused of setting a fire in Queens that killed four people is facing new scrutiny. Officials at the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have framed Roman Ceron Amatitla’s case as an example of sanctuary policies blocking cooperation, but the New York City Department of Correction said it processes detainers consistent with local law and confirmed the suspect remains in custody. The dispute reflects a broader national fight over immigration enforcement authority, as federal agencies push for greater cooperation from…
Wisconsin turkey hunter Carson Bender got more than a gobbler response during a recent spring hunt. Bender, 19, was set up on private land near Nekoosa, Wisc., when he heard movement behind him while turkeys worked toward his setup. Rather than turn around and risk spooking the birds, he used his phone camera to check behind him. The video shows a bobcat staring at him from close range. The cat then inches forward before lunging and grabbing Bender’s arm. Bender shook the animal off, and it ran away. Bender reported only minor scratches and later went to a doctor. Turkey…
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and newly-confirmed ATF Director Robert Cekada, surrounded by representatives from the firearms industry and Second Amendment groups, announced a slew of reforms to the agency along with its rules and regulations on Wednesday afternoon. That includes the repeal of the Biden-era rules treating brace-equipped pistols as short-barreled rifles and almost every gun owner who offers a firearm for sale as an “unlicensed dealer.” Blanche credited President Donald Trump for the reforms to come, noting the president’s executive order last year directing federal agencies to identify rules, regulations, and laws that…
Dear Ms. Vicki, I have been married to my husband, who is in the Navy, for almost three and a half years. When we met, I was hesitant to date him because I was going through a divorce and because of him being in the military. I was used to seeing people go through heartaches after meeting other people who are in the military. I have this mentality that “they come and go after six months … why should I bother?” I told him that my previous marriage was filled with deception, emptiness and lots of heartache. It completely turned…
People living in the United Kingdom will be spending fewer years in good health as “healthy life expectancy” plummets. The UK is going backward compared to most other “wealthy” countries. Healthy life expectancy (HLE) in the UK has fallen by about 2 years, to just over 60 years for both men and women, making Britain one of only five wealthy nations where people live fewer years in good health, according to a new analysis by the Health Foundation charity. This means that the amount of life a person spends in good health has decreased. The findings, based on data from…
Florida’s Everglades National Park is the largest wetland in North America, and home to endangered species like the Florida panther and West Indian manatee. A large wildfire is now threatening those animals’ habitat. The Highway 41 fire began on April 27, and authorities are struggling to contain it. What Happened The National Park Service (NPS) first learned of the fire on the evening of April 27, according to a press release. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service quickly responded with air and ground operations. As of midday on April 28, the fire had grown to 2,500 acres. Authorities closed several square…
The pistol market didn’t just show up at NRAAM 2026… it showed off. From ultra-compact carry guns to full-blown competition builds, the show floor was packed with new releases, upgrades, and a few surprises that had people stopping mid-aisle. We ran through 15 standout pistols worth your attention: quick hits, real impressions, no fluff. Here are the top 15 pistols at NRA 2026. Check out the top 15 new pistols at NRA 2026. The Carry Guns Everyone Was Crowding Around The HK VP9 CC is clearly aiming for dominance in the micro-compact space. Adjustable backstraps (a lot of them), ambi…
It happens more often than I care to admit: I sit in my house watching those shows where people win free stuff – renovations, makeovers, etc. – and I think “that could be me.” But the crazy thing is that it really could. Or, instead, it could be you. Here’s how: Some folks at a friendly casting company are looking for a military family for a new home renovation show headed for HGTV. The show is not going to focus exclusively on military, but they want a military family for the pilot episode. As usual with this kind of thing,…
