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…
Max Blumenthal, the editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, has said that Israel is going to continue to escalate the war in Lebanon after a major failure in Iran. Both the US and Israel have been unsuccessful in their stated goals in Iran, making the interim peace agreement nothing more than a surrender document. Blumenthal said in an interview with Going Underground host Afshin Rattansi, aired on Sunday, that Israel needs the US for “firepower.” “Israel cannot do anything without US firepower, and the US was not willing to commit the amount of men and materiel to do what Israel needed,” Blumenthal…
For those of us who work 9-5 jobs, doing a big thru-hike like the Pacific Crest Trail is pretty much off the table. Weekends and holiday breaks are our best chance to get out there, hit the trail, and explore the backcountry. Not all weekend itineraries are created equal, though, and on a recent 96-mile backpacking trip in Oregon, I discovered one that’s hard to beat. Though the full Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) runs 400 miles down the eastern side of the state, a weekend-friendly 28 miles between Fort Stevens State Park and Cannon Beach are quite possibly its most…
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…
Israel has continued its military intervention in Lebanon, despite a memorandum of understanding and an interim peace deal that could be the first step to ending the war with Iran. What is making matters worse is that Israel is also preparing for a permanent occupation of Lebanon. This continued military presence in Lebanon is problematic, said Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi. He told RT that Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon reflects its broader territorial ambitions and shows that the US is failing to uphold its commitments under the interim peace deal with Iran. Israel has rejected all calls to stop the…
Israel and Lebanon’s latest peace deal faces an uncertain future after Hezbollah, Iran’s most powerful proxy militant group, this week vowed to derail its implementation. The framework agreement — signed in Washington — lays out a plan for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon, pending “the verified disarmament of non-state armed groups,” referring to Hezbollah. The Lebanese army is meant to move into areas vacated by Israel to assert control. The U.S.-brokered accord is the first such deal between Israel and Lebanon since 1983, though that pact collapsed due to opposition from various groups in Lebanon, a…
While the risk of Ebola and hantavirus to Americans is low, the World Health Organization, along with other experts, says that both are still a concern. However, health officials state that the Ebola outbreak is a far more serious epidemic than the hanatavirus. “I am deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the epidemic,” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the World Health Assembly on May 19th, according to a report by TODAY.com. The Ebola Scare Begins: The Worst Outbreak Of Bundibugyo Virus Disease In World History The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an entry…
I’m a low-maintenance camping companion, but I can also be an uninspiring camp planner. It’s not because I don’t know some great spots or lack fun adventure ideas, it’s because I could eat backpacking meals and trail mix for days on end. And that’s even if I’m car camping! But ever since a friend made pesto gnocchi with me on a camp trip — from scratch! — I’ve been inspired to zhuzh up my camp kitchen when weight and supplies allow. It started with a simple cast-iron skillet, and then I added a Dutch oven. Now I’ve taken a swing at upping…
Over my years here at Bearing Arms, one thing I’ve constantly wanted to see is more conversation about the causes of violent behavior and how we can address it. After all, if we cut it out at the source, there’s no violent crime to be concerned with. Alright, there would be much, much less violent crime, because you’re never going to make it all go away. Still, addressing the roots of violence should be one of our biggest priorities as a society, and instead, all we get is gun control rhetoric from anti-gun politicians and their media allies. …
GunsAmerica is proud to announce a new integration with Master FFL that will dramatically simplify the firearm transfer process for buyers, sellers, and receiving dealers across the platform. Beginning June 1, 2026, all new regulated firearm orders placed on GunsAmerica will automatically flow through the Master FFL transfer workflow. Unlike competing marketplaces that charge sellers additional fees for automated transfer handling, GunsAmerica will provide this feature completely free. The new workflow is designed to eliminate one of the biggest friction points in online firearm sales: manually obtaining and managing receiving dealer FFL documentation. A Faster, Easier Transfer Process Historically, sellers…
Previously planned as an Epic Games Store-exclusive release, Lords of the Fallen 2 developer CI Games has decided to terminate its exclusivity deal with Epic ahead of its 2026 launch. It is still unclear when Lords of the Fallen 2 will release, but news surrounding the title has been ramping up and could likely have trailer at Summer Games Fest this year. Lords of the Fallen 2 is the third entry in the Lords of the Fallen series, and the follow-up to the 2023 franchise reboot, which launched to mixed reviews but has since become a bit of a cult…
The original version of this article appeared on Explorersweb. Bartek Ziemski of Poland summited Everest on May 19 without bottled oxygen or Sherpa support. Then, despite the crowds, the ropes, the wind, and the tracks, he skied nonstop all the way back to Base Camp — all just 7 days after achieving the same feat on Mount Lhotse. While not strictly an alpine-style ascent, the 31-year-old Polish climber and skier’s ascent was historic in its self-sufficiency. He carried up and retrieved (on the way down) all of his own gear, tent, and supplies, and didn’t rely on anyone accompanying him…
The Left and its media lapdogs say “MAGA is dead,” but anyone with eyes can see that President Trump’s mission to Make America Great Again is more alive than ever before. President Trump is the undisputed leader of the party and is wielding his political power like no other Republican before him.RINOs are finally learning a brutal lesson and being put on notice. As Townhall’s Matt Vespa opined on Tuesday, if Republicans in Congress and state legislatures across the country want to keep their seats, “follow the leader of the party or be destroyed.”In just…
MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the socialist government. The indictment was related to Castro’s alleged role in the shootdown of two small planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue. Castro, now 94, was Cuba’s defense minister at the time. The charges included murder and destruction of an airplane. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other top Justice Department officials made the announcement in Miami at a ceremony to honor…
Every hunter knows that notching your tag isn’t the end of the hunt. It’s the part where the hard work begins. In that moment, it pays to have the best hunting knife you can afford. What to look for? The knife should hold an edge or be easily field sharpened. It should fit well in the hand to protect the user from accidental injury. And a good hunting knife is usually stout enough to crack bone. It doesn’t need to be big or bulky like some sort of weapon. Remember, the animal is already dead when the knife comes into…
The story of a Virginia teacher shot by a six-year-old student rocked the nation. Nothing at all about that story was good, and it doesn’t really matter who you ask…unless you just talk to psychopaths, I guess. A young child with a troubled history pulled out a gun and shot his elementary school teacher. That alone was awful, but then we learned that the school had information that the student was armed, that a vice principal failed to act appropriately, and that led to the incident.Now, the vice principal is on trial for her role…
Two business executives alleged by prosecutors to have bribed a now imprisoned U.S. Navy admiral have been acquitted. A federal jury on Monday in Washington D.C. acquitted Next Jump co-CEOs Yongchul “Charlie” Kim and Meghan Messenger, with court records showing each being found not guilty of committing conspiracy or bribery. The verdict comes after the pair were on trial last year, which ended with a hung jury and a mistrial. The pair were initially charged in relation to purportedly bribing retired four-star Navy Adm. Robert P. Burke for a military contract in exchange for a lucrative post-retirement job, according to…
The current Ebola outbreak is worrying the World Health Organization’s chief as the “scale and speed” of the virus’s spread increases. The number of deaths has also risen sharply as reports of illness roll in. At least 131 people are believed to have died and 531 to have been infected, central African health authorities say. An American missionary was among those who tested positive, accoridng to a report by NBC News. The number of suspected cases has risen dramatically from the 300 believed infected and 88 killed as of Monday. The Ebola Scare Begins: The Worst Outbreak Of Bundibugyo Virus…
