A fight over who controls war powers is unfolding on Capitol Hill as House Democrats move to force a binding vote that could block President Donald Trump from launching or expanding military action in Venezuela without direct authorization from Congress.The showdown is unfolding as the Trump administration carries out U.S. strikes it says are aimed at cartel and narcotics operations in the Caribbean, causing lawmakers to confront urgent questions about presidential authority, regional stability, and the risk of a wider conflict. Recent activity involving boat strikes and warship movements near Venezuela has raised questions about the administration’s long-term goals and…
The Department of Government Efficiency has come out against a report by Reuters, in which the media outlet declared that the agency was no longer operational and said it “doesn’t exist.” DOGE has rejected the report as “fake news.” The Reuters report claimed that DOGE had been disbanded; however, the agency has since stated that that was false information, and insists that it remains operational and will resume regular updates. More specifically, Reuters stated in the report on Sunday that DOGE had effectively disbanded eight months before its mandate expired. The report said that Office of Personnel Management Director Scott…
Snowless winters are a bummer for skiers and riders, but for resort operators, they can spell disaster. Wisconsin’s Whitecap Mountains Resort (WMR) is learning that harsh truth firsthand. On Nov. 19, the resort, once named the “snowiest” ski area in the state, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after two consecutive low-snowfall seasons torpedoed its revenue. During the 2022/23 ski season, the resort saw a whopping 260 inches of snowfall. But in the 2023/24 season, just a year later, WMR’s winter precipitation dropped to less than 30 inches. According to court papers, WMR’s revenue plummeted 86% that year, from $1.4…
I’m a big fan of all of our enumerated rights, even if I focus on our right to keep and bear arms here at this website. So I was intrigued when I saw a column by Indiana physician Raja Ramaswamy that argued we should be protecting our First Amendment rights like we do our Second; after all, we regularly document treatment of the Second Amendment as a second-class right, and I’d argue that we should be protecting our Second Amendment rights like we do our First. Ramaswamy’s first complaint is that Indiana University ended the print…
In many areas of our society today, the line between work and rest often blurs with continued work-related activity. As laptops and smartphones invade our evenings, our workday has found a way to creep into our end of the day when we should be focusing on relaxing, resting and digesting. The goal of each evening should be to end the day’s stress with stress-relieving activities such as walking, deep breathing, physical affection, laughing and even crying if needed. This helps us to “complete the cycle” of the day’s stresses and allows for better sleep and improved focus tomorrow to handle…
A handful of items live in my backcountry ski pack all season, regardless of where I’m going or how long I ski. The list includes a waterproof and windproof shell, Voile ski straps, an avi shovel and probe, a pair of glacier goggles, a bar of skin wax, a hand tool, and, as of last spring, I added the Arc’teryx Atom Hoody as an emergency layer. This lightweight insulated jacket is perfect for active outdoor pursuits such as backcountry skiing. This fall, I also used it for hiking, traveling, and wearing around town. And, with a waterproof shell over it,…
In a historic first, the Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in a Second Amendment case that sides with plaintiffs challenging a gun control law. The DOJ’s brief in Wolford v. Lopez, filed with the Supreme Court on Monday, argues that Hawaii’s law prohibiting lawful concealed carry by default on all private property effectively negates the right to keep and bear arms. As the Justice Department notes, before the Supreme Court struck down “may issue” carry regimes in Bruen, it was virtually impossible to obtain a license in Hawaii. Once…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream. They are getting all of their ducks in a row for a war with Venezuela. Do you think that it is just a coincidence that Southern Command just canceled leave for Thanksgiving and Christmas? And do you think that it is just a coincidence that the Trump administration just designated “Cartel de los Soles” as a foreign terrorist organization? This is going to allow the Trump administration to take military action against Venezuela without formally declaring war. As you will see below, so many of…
The Second Amendment isn’t just for people who express certain political shibboleths. It’s for every single American. Technically, it’s a human right that should extend across national borders, but most countries don’t see it that way. We do, and that’s part of what makes this nation so great.Wired, which tends to present gun rights as something to be freaked out about, at best, decided to do a little bit to look at it differently. They opted to focus on the hard left crowd that is into guns, which is fine. Then, of course, they became…
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Europe’s critical infrastructure is being questioned by some national authorities following an alleged act of “sabotage” on a major Polish rail link tied to Ukraine supply routes, triggering a rapid security and diplomatic response across NATO’s eastern flank.On Nov. 16 a major explosion occurred on the Warsaw–Lublin rail line. The blast damaged both track and overhead power infrastructure near the village of Mika, about 100 kilometers southeast of Warsaw. The incident, which caused no reported injuries, is being treated by Polish authorities as part of a deliberate sabotage campaign linked to foreign intelligence services.It has already led the Eastern European…
Winter will be here in the blink of an eye, and that means it’s time to trade in your mountain bike for skis or snowshoes and hit the hills. However, winter brings with it the risk of avalanches. In the backcountry, they take lives every single year. During the 2024/25 season alone, 22 people died in the U.S. due to avalanches. That’s why avalanche awareness and education are so important for all backcountry users. Unfortunately, courses can be expensive, and many winter sports enthusiasts skip them and dive straight into the sport. Luckily, not all avi education resources cost money.…
A new bill offered by Connecticut Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal would send you to federal prison for selling a gun to your neighbor without putting her through a background check first. The bill, also known as the Background Check Expansion Act, is sponsored by 45 Democrat senators this time around. Murphy and Blumenthal have introduced similar measures in the past, but have failed to find the 60 votes necessary to advance their gun control bill out of the Senate. The votes for the legislation aren’t there this time around either, but that’s not…
A judge in Washington has upheld the state’s ban on so-called “assault weapons,” ruling that the controversial law meets state constitutional muster. However, his reasoning for making the ruling was completely faulty. For some background, firearms dealer Guardian Arms sued the state over the 2023 law, claiming SHB 1240, the ban on common semi-auto rifles, violated Article I, Section 24 of the Washington State Constitution, which protects the right to bear arms. After discovery in the case Guardian Arms v. State of Washington, both the state and the Alliance moved for summary judgment. Last week, however, a Thurston County Superior…
The wind roars across the Teton Pass ridgeline, biting through the softshell I have been wearing since dawn. The sky is the color of steel, and each gust carries a sharp mix of snow and grit that stings any exposed skin. I stop, dig the Rab Microlight Windstopper Hoody from my pack, and zip it to the top. The change is instant. Warmth floods in, the sting fades, and for the rest of that blustery traverse, the cold stays on the outside where it belongs. That moment on the ridge becomes the first of many tests. I wear the Windstopper…
This article was originally published by Rhoda Wilson at The Exposé. In June, Ofcom outlined its proposals to expand its censorship role in a consultation document. The consultation came and went with little media coverage. The document proposes the use of “proactive technologies” to restrict access to certain online content, including live streaming, and to censor information that does not align with the government’s agenda. Ofcom’s plan aims to deny people access to information until it has been “checked by services”, effectively acting as a gatekeeper of truth and suppressing dissenting voices. Ofcom’s Plan To Extend Its Censorship Role By…
It’s not often I seek out trails with puddles and creeks, but that’s what you do when testing out low-cut waterproof hiking shoes. It’s an important part of my search for a hybrid shoe that’s dialed for hikers, and not necessarily for ultra runners. The Oboz Katabatic is a great example of a boot brand’s take on the hybrid hiking shoe, as opposed to a running brand’s take. The Katabatic prioritizes stability, protection, and cushioning over ultralight weight and minimalism. This top-tier trail shoe has been popular for a few years. The (non-waterproof) Katabatic LT women’s version is included in…
