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…
We have all heard the politicians and gun control advocates say the Founding Fathers only meant muskets. We have heard it said by politicians from New York, Illinois, Minnesota, California, New Mexico, and from gun control advocates everywhere. NewYork Governor Hochul said it when pushing legislation in response to the Bruen decision. The majority opinion in the Wolford decision further counters the claim of “only muskets” made by gun control activists.The Associated Press recently ran an article highlighting how powerful black powder firearms are and calling for them to be regulated. Similar news articles ran…
Three Democratic lawmakers have introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require military service members be vaccinated for influenza following a recent outbreak. The amendment was introduced Tuesday afternoon on Capitol Hill by Reps. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), Gil Cisneros (D-Calif.) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) following the recent flu outbreak that occurred at Joint Base San Antonio, commonly known as Lackland Air Force Base, located within Castro’s legislative district. Castro said Tuesday that there are now 284 confirmed flu cases and four hospitalizations at the base, up from the 275 confirmed flu cases he reported on…
For years, we’ve wanted the Supreme Court to agree to hear a case on bans of so-called assault weapons. They’ve continually kicked the can down the road, and that’s been a significant problem for the gun rights community. However, everything is about to change.In the Court’s list of cases, two in particular came up that deal with assault weapon bans.Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, the latter of which is tied with National Association for Gun Rights v. Lamont, both (all?) revolve around the concept of an assault weapon ban. And, as of…
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and a spate of progressive prosecutors have sent a letter to the heads of 3D printer makers, including one operating inside the People’s Republic of China, urging the companies to “expeditiously work on a printer-based solution to identifying and blocking the manufacture of all 3D printed firearm parts.” A “printer-based” solution means coming up with an algorithm that would block 3D printers from making any object that could be used to craft a firearm. A new bill that became part of New York’s budget establishes a task force that’s supposed…
Financial hardship and Department of Veterans Affairs-backed mortgages intersect more often than the housing benefit’s reputation suggests. Veterans miss payments for the same reasons anyone does: job loss, medical debt, divorce, a period of reduced income following separation from service. And the consequences of falling behind on a VA mortgage can be serious. As of June 15, 2026, a new option exists for veterans that did not exist before. The VA Partial Claim Program, authorized by the VA Home Loan Reform Act signed by President Trump on July 30, 2025, and formally launched in June, allows mortgage servicers to bring…
The United States and Iran have exchanged several strikes since Friday. These renewed attacks are threatening to upend an already precarious peace deal between the two warring nations. Both sides have accused the other of violating the terms of the agreement signed on June 17th. This is the first time the two warring countries have exchanged strikes since the signing of the interim peace deal. Iran Declares Memorandum of Understanding A “Record of US Failure” Iran has already blasted the US as liars. The “very nature” of the US is to break its promises and treaties, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Luigi Mangione is alleged to have committed one of the most brutal acts of violence we’ve seen in ages. He walked up to a man he had no connection to, who wasn’t a political figure or even a particularly public one, and shot him in the back. Why? Reportedly, it was because of the actions of the company the victim ran, UnitedHealthcare. While the insurance company did some absolutely skeevy crap, it wasn’t grounds for murder. Following the killing, Mangione was caught and arrested, and a gun and notebook were found in his backpack that tied…
The idea of an open-world has been ever-present in gaming since its earliest days. While hardware limitations may have kept the scope and fidelity of these open spaces from reaching the highs we see today, the adventure titles of yesteryear laid the groundwork for what would come later. The ability to travel vast environments, tackle quests in a semi-malleable order, and explore unknown ruins at a player’s leisure goes back all the way to the 1970s and 80s with titles like Ultima I. However, advancements in technology have paved the way for some truly immersive experiences and impressive spectacles. Whether…
Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More Over the last several years, I’ve come to really appreciate heavy pans for camp cooking. And while I have a full range of cast iron in my kitchen, the pan that lives in my truck is carbon steel. Specifically, I’ve been using a 12-inch Made In carbon steel pan for several years. It’s awesome. That carbon steel pan has cooked easily 100 meals in the wilderness. It’s tough as nails, heavy enough to hold heat evenly, but not so heavy as to be ungainly…
Earlier this year a contentious committee meeting occurred in the Oregon legislature. With allegations of bullying/intimidation and seemingly no real action, did a safeguard system — or their people — fail? House Bill 4145In 2022 Oregon Ballot Initiative 114 was voted on by the public. The measure restricts the exercise of the Second Amendment in the Beaver State. A number of legal challenges have kept the measure in a legal limbo. In Feb. 2026, House Bill 4145 was introduced to make changes to Ballot Initiative 114. It was after a Feb. 16 hearing on HB…
Unlike your experience in the military, promotions in the private (civilian) sector can be unpredictable. Your climb to the next level of responsibility and leadership may have less to do with your technical acumen, your longevity in the job and merit scores in your current role. Getting promoted in the private sector can have more to do with your reputation, likability, decisiveness and soft skills like your empathy, teamwork and work ethic. How and when companies entertain promoting employees is inconsistent and highly variable. One company may promote on a regular schedule – such as after 12 or 18 months…
United States President Donald Trump has chosen to delay a “very major attack” on Iran. The US ruler has instructed the Department of War to hold off on strikes for a few days to give Tehran a chance to accept the deal sent by Washington. The US is demanding that Iran accept the most recent deal, or else it will unleash an attack. Trump said the strike had been scheduled for Tuesday, but that he had ordered the Pentagon to stand down for now after Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and “some others” urged him to allow more time…
The automotive world frequently operates on the assumption that newer is better. Automakers are always chasing the latest tech and the latest design trends, competing against each other to stay ahead of the curve. Sometimes, however, sticking to what you know is the best way forward. Lexus, Toyota’s high-end sub-brand, has adopted this strategy with one of its models, the IS. The engine powering the IS has been around for 12 years. Its reliability has been a contributing factor to the good reputation of the IS, and it doesn’t look like Lexus has any intention of replacing it any time…
I’ve spent a lot of time behind glass over the years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that high magnification binoculars are only as useful as your ability to hold them steady. At 16x, even the slightest hand tremor turns a crisp image into an abstract blur. That’s exactly the problem Sig Sauer set out to solve with the ZULU6 HDX OIS 16x42mm binoculars, and after putting these through their paces for several months, I can tell you they’ve done a remarkable job of it. Out of the box, the ZULU6 HDX binos carry that unmistakable Sig Sauer…
We’re learning more details about the two teenage suspects who authorities say are responsible for a shooting at San Diego’s largest mosque on Monday that resulted in the murders of three men. According to officials, the 17 and 18-year-old (who will not be named by Bearing Arms) who carried out the attack took their own lives after fleeing the mosque. Police first became aware of one of the teens when his mom contacted police to report a runaway. During the course of that conversation, authorities learned that several of the mom’s firearms were missing, as…
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth traveled to Kentucky this week to campaign against Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, in a move that has raised Hatch Act questions. Hegseth appeared at a rally for Republican challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District after President Donald Trump publicly targeted Massie over disagreements involving foreign policy and spending, in addition to Massie being on the forefront of wanting to fully release the so-called Epstein files. Promotional materials and local media coverage advertised the event using Hegseth’s official title, rather than presenting him merely as a private political activist. The administration…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title Oil Slides After Iran Says US Agreed To Lift Oil Sanctions During Talks, Long-Term ‘Nuclear Freeze’ On Table Summary A flurry of (the somewhat typically-timed) Monday opener headlines has pushed oil prices lower, erasing weekend gains, including Al Arabia reporting that Iran is ready to accept a long-term nuclear freeze. Iran has submitted its latest proposal comprising 14-points through Pakistan, amid reports that the US has offered to lift sanctions on Iranian oil during the interim negotiating period. Reports further add that Russia’s offer to take and hold Iran’s…
The so-called vampire rule was, perhaps, one of the most idiotic concepts in American law. With the vampire rule, no other civil liberty is presumed to be restricted in a privately owned business other than the right to keep and bear arms. It’s called that because vampires have to be invited inside, much like gun owners in states like New York are. And, the state got smacked down pretty hard on Monday.As Cam noted yesterday, the Second Circuit isn’t exactly a pro-gun court, which means it has to be pretty egregious for them to call…
