Heading into the 4th of July, when Americans will celebrate their “independence” from England in exchange for dependence on a new system, the pride in that system dropped. Fewer citizens claim to be “proud” to be an American. According to a Gallup poll, this is the lowest level of national pride in 25 years. The poll, released on Monday, comes just days before the United States marks the 250th anniversary of independence. Only 33% of US adults say they are “extremely proud” to be an American, the lowest reading in Gallup‘s trend dating back to 2001. Another 20% of the…
[Editor’s Note: The following article was co-authored by Gabor Nemeth and Arthur Schaper]In recent years, the question of whether college students should be allowed to carry firearms on campus has sparked heated debate across the country. Opponents argue that guns and higher education don’t mix, that young people are impulsive, that firearms would increase accidents, and that academic environments should be sanctuaries free of lethal weapons. Proponents counter that campuses are not immune to crime and that denying adults their right to self-defense leaves them vulnerable. Both sides raise valid concerns, but the national conversation often misses a critical…
A unified chain of command, higher pay grades and a new leadership structure will replace a fractured, decentralized Department of Veterans Affairs police force whose officers were serving as parking valets. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a series of reforms to its police force on June 24, 2026, addressing long-running problems that the VA’s own Office of Inspector General, along with the Government Accountability Office, had flagged for years without resolution. The VA police force employs more than 5,000 officers across the country, making it one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the federal government. Its mission covers…
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California has more gun control than anywhere else in the country, and with the World Cup taking place all around the United States, one has to imagine that anywhere associated with the event will get the highest security possible. After all, wouldn’t a World Cup game make a juicy terrorism target? And as Europeans come to the United States for the game, fall in love with places like Buc-Ee’s, and recognize that America is an absolutely amazing place, I’d really rather they not see the worst side of us.Unfortunately, gun-controlled California seems to be a…
A bipartisan effort to remove a controversial U.S.-Israel defense integration provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) never received a vote on the House floor after the House Rules Committee declined to make the amendment eligible for debate. The amendment, introduced by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) would have removed Section 219 of the NDAA, formerly Section 224. The Rules Committee’s list of amendments made “in order” did not include the bipartisan proposal, ensuring it would not receive debate or a recorded vote before the House considered the broader defense bill. The decision effectively prevented lawmakers…
As a kid, I have horrifying memories of backpacking food. On a trip in California, my dad insisted we eat old bags of chili mac. My mom once tried to rehydrate freeze-dried chicken breast, resulting in the driest dinner known to man. Thankfully, in the last decade or so, backpacking brands have made huge improvements. These days, small, boutique brands serve up dishes with premium ingredients like wild boar, Thai basil, duck confit, and more. If you’re a foodie who isn’t willing to make sacrifices in the backcountry, you’ve got plenty of choices. On a recent week-long backpacking trip in…
Earlier this year an Oregon lawmaker was accused of bullying and intimidation of his colleague. Through correspondence concerning a records request a state official admitted that there was no investigation. During a work session that the Oregon House Judiciary Committee held, it was alleged that the chairman acted improperly. Chairman Jason Kropf, D-54, was accused of intimidating and bullying another member of the committee, Rep. Thủy Trần, D-45. In the days that followed, several complaints were made against Kropf. Earlier this month an official with the Oregon Office of Legislative Counsel admitted that there was…
A new report has revealed that a live-action adaptation of Persona is in development at Netflix. Franchise creator ATLUS has recently confirmed its next entry in the mainline Persona games and is also preparing for the launch of Persona 4 Revival. Developed by P-Studios, an ATLUS division, the Persona series started out as a spin-off from the Shin Megami Tensei brand. The first title, Revelations: Persona, was launched in 1996. Since then, the Persona franchise has released four more mainline games and several of its own spin-offs. The long-rumored Persona 6 was also confirmed earlier in June 2026, almost ten…
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Austen Alexander has never been one to sit on an idea. The Navy veteran’s mind is always working, thinking of new entrepreneurial goals, leveraging his large YouTube following of over 1.6 million subscribers to promote his businesses. From fitness to gaming to computer software and beyond, if a tangible plan pops into his head, Alexander pursues it. But Alexander’s passions go beyond just business ventures and social media; the former master of arms wants to improve people’s lives. Especially veterans. And he believes there’s a path for veterans to succeed as entrepreneurs without earning master’s degrees in business or pouring…
Gov. Tim Walz really, really wanted gun control this session. He wanted it so bad, he could taste it as he sashayed about the governor’s mansion. Unfortunately for him, he yet again came up short. He really should be getting used to that by now.Minnesota House Republicans held the line and kept the troubling bills from passing, and while Walz is really bummed out about it, the Sportsmen’s Alliance is celebrating.Minnesota’s 2026 legislative session adjourned sine die at midnight on Sunday, May 18. Thanks to your relentless grassroots advocacy, Governor Walz’s gun control wish list…
Kia’s mixture of attention-grabbing styling, uprated interiors, and quantified reliability metrics has firmly established it as a dominant force in the modern new-car market. Structurally, the current lineup of Kia sedans presents a lot of car for your buck by offering a competitive suite of standard technological features. Meanwhile, the brand’s utility vehicles deliver maximum volumetric passenger space alongside validated towing capacities. Given this expansive portfolio, identifying the best Kia cars can be a challenge – given how impressive each vehicle is. Still, evaluating the best Kia models in 2026 will help you to comb through the info to find…
For a few humpback whales, the entire world is their oyster. New research published Wednesday reveals that two of these whales have essentially traded one part of the ocean for another one — on the other side of the planet. It was already known that some of these whales will sometimes shift their breeding and mating grounds for others thousands of miles away. But the whales documented in today’s study traded their preferred ocean home after living in their previous zone for many years. One of them moved from Australia to waters near Brazil, while the other immigrated in the…
In a recent interview with NPR, Brady head Kris Brown declared her opposition to the proposed repeal of the Biden-era’s ATF rule on pistol-stabilizing braces that created a presumption that any brace-equipped pistol was a short-barreled rifle that needed to be registered and taxed under the National Firearms Act. “There’s no public safety argument that can possibly be made for why you would want to eliminate the regulation of stabilizing braces,” Brown stated. “Because literally, if you buy that product and put it on a pistol, it becomes a short-barreled rifle. And the purpose of…
New charges have been announced by the U.S. Army against Maj. Blaine McGraw, a former obstetrician gynecologist accused of sexual crimes and previously assigned to the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. Officials within the U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel preferred the charges, announcing on Wednesday that McGraw now faces a total of eight charges and 273 specifications that allegedly occurred on multiple occasions between 2019 and 2026. The total number of alleged victims in this case is now 96. It’s an increase from Dec. 9, 2025, when the officeannounced four charges and 61…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, has summed up where things stand: “Since the ceasefire came into effect, both Washington and Tehran appear to be operating under the illusion that time is on their side,” he said. “Each seems to believe that the blockade and counter-blockade in the Strait of Hormuz impose greater costs on the other, while offering a breathing space to regroup for a possible resumption of hostilities,” Vaez told Al Jazeera. On Wednesday, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a fresh warning amid this ongoing standoff,…
For users of wearable devices in 2026, there’s no shortage of data. From health tracking of sleep and heart rates to layers of recording our athletic activities, smartwatches and other wearables now offer seemingly endless information about our bodies. The problem these days is figuring out how to make sense of all that information. That’s where AI comes in. One of the primary claims about how artificial intelligence (AI) can help level up modern life is through its ability to quickly parse through an ocean of data and provide a summary that us mammals can understand. To that end, some wearable…
We’ve seen a lot of proposed rule changes come down from the ATF lately, and most of them are very good for the Second Amendment. It’s a nice change of pace, to be sure, considering what we’re used to the agency trying to cram down our throats. The problem is that with all of the proposed rules coming at once, it takes time to read them thoroughly and to really gain an understanding of the ramifications. They might be better than the current status quo, but are they good?Gun Owners of America argues that one…
Maybe this happened to you. You’re preparing to separate from the military and suddenly, everyone from your spouse to your CO to the “experts” you follow online to your unemployed brother-in-law have advice for you. They all mean well, but unless they’ve navigated a corporate hiring pivot or a federal resume lately, their advice amounts to support, not strategy. Beyond the staggering 45,000 veterans service organizations (VSOs) offering career services such as resume writing and interview preparation, an ocean of influencers, mentors and coaches offer career transition advice, tools and resources. While the availability of help is a blessing, the…
Yes, headlamps are many people’s go-to lighting solution. But the best flashlights offer more power and longer-lasting batteries and will shine wherever you want, not just where your head points. You can get exceptional lighting performance, a fantastic user interface, and long, rechargeable battery life from the Fenix PD36R ACE flashlight. It’s my top choice from more than 65 I’ve tested over the past five years of maintaining this guide. Otherwise, if you’d like an affordable option for home or outdoor use, the Acebeam TAC 2AA is a great value. I’m a flashlight buff, and during my more than 13…
