The damage to the United States economy because of relentless wars and inflation is becoming more obvious. Spirit Airlines has announced that it is going out of business and ceasing all operations, effective immediately. Failed government bailout negotiations were also to blame. The Trump administration considered a $500 million bailout but did not reach a deal, according to Duffy, who said the government is a lender of last resort. President Trump floated the idea after Spirit entered bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, driven partly by rising jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in Iran,…
In 2025, Senator Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, proposed selling off 3 million acres of public land from 11 Western states. The move sparked widespread backlash from Democratic colleagues, outdoor enthusiasts, and conservation groups. The effort ultimately failed, but the memory of that almost sale lingered in the mind of Colorado Senator Michael Bennet. And now he’s taking action to prevent any similar plans in the future, with a new bill that would make public land sell-offs harder to pass. What the Bill Does On April 30, Bennet, a Democrat, introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act to the Senate.…
The Annunciation Catholic School shooting was terrible, but it could have been much worse. While 26 people were injured, most of them children, the fact that only two died is kind of amazing, in a way. You’d think the death toll would have been much worse, but I’m thankful it wasn’t. I just wish it weren’t as high as it is. But as Minnesota continues to debate gun control, the arguments continue to be bandied about, and I get where some people are coming from on this. They either had children injured or traumatized by…
A therapist with deep ties to the military community, this is Dr. Emma Smith’s final monthly advice column for Military.com. I’ve sat down to write this column several times, and each time I’ve found myself unable to do what I’ve always done here: translate complexity into something usable or hopeful. For me, this space has always been about that. About naming what often goes unspoken in military life. The invisible labor. The strategic and often geographic calculations. The emotional terrain that doesn’t make it into briefings or homecoming photos. And the fact that our grit and resilience allow us to…
Pennsylvania hunters could get a limited path to hunt deer over bait, but this isn’t a statewide green light to dump corn below your treestand. House Bill 2440, introduced April 27 by Rep. Thomas Mehaffie, would amend Title 34 of Pennsylvania law and allow licensed hunters to use bait for deer on private property in areas designated by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The bill would apply only under commission regulations, which means hunters wouldn’t get broad permission to bait deer wherever they choose. The bill is now in the House Game and Fisheries Committee, which has a voting meeting scheduled…
The Department of Justice is threatening to sue the city of Denver over its ban on so-called assault weapons, but city officials say they’re prepared to defend the ban in court if necessary. Last week Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Mayor Mike Johnston and City Attorney Miko Brown warning that there would be legal consequences if the city doesn’t cease enforcement of its ban on “assault weapons”, which has been in place since 1989. Dhillon vowed to file a federal lawsuit if the city did not enter into a consent decree acknowledging…
The Supreme Court once again took no action on five cert petitions challenging bans on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines on Monday, and will likely schedule the cases for the Court’s next conference. The lawsuits, which involve challenges to California and Washington’s magazine bans as well as “assault weapon” prohibitions in Cook County, Illinois and the state of Connecticut, have been discussed in conference for months now. The speculation is that the Court is waiting for a ruling from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol…
Thanks to the collaboration of two veterans’ organizations, a family in California received a Purple Heart that their uncle earned more than eight decades ago. Working with the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) and the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), was able to deliver a Purple Heart to the family of World War II veteran John Van Doorne, killed in action while serving in Europe in 1944. “The MVAA is honored to have played a role in returning this Purple Heart to the veteran’s family,” said MVAA director Terry J. Sabo in a press release. “This return wouldn’t have…
Earlier this year the NRA filed a lawsuit against sister organization the NRA Foundation making multiple allegations. The NRA Foundation recently filed a motion to dismiss the NRA’s amended complaint. National Rifle Association v. NRA Foundation was filed in January. In the lawsuit the NRA alleges that the Foundation, a 501(c)(3) “which is a subsidiary of the NRA,” threatened to withhold funds, are in trademark violation, are engaging in “cybersquatting,” and made other allegations. The Foundation has maintained that they’re upholding their fiduciary duties, that the NRA’s claims are without merit, and the NRA is…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump plans to join grieving families at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday at the dignified transfer for the six U.S. soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East.The dignified transfer, a ritual that returns the remains of U.S. service members killed in action, is considered one of the most somber duties of any commander in chief. During his first term, Trump said bearing witness to the transfer was “the toughest thing I have to do” as president.On his social media platform Friday night, Trump wrote: “I will be going to Dover Air Force…
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You just dropped serious money on a quality suppressor. You waited through the paperwork. Now you’re finally on the other side of that process, can threaded onto your barrel, and ready to experience the quietest, most satisfying range session of your life. Then you feed it the same bulk steel-case plinking ammo you’ve been running through your AR for the past three years. Here’s the thing: it’ll probably work. But “probably works” and “performs at its best” are two very different things when you’re shooting suppressed. The ammo you choose has a bigger impact on your suppressed shooting experience than…
The National Rifle Association is calling out the mayor of Michigan’s largest city for his recent disparaging remarks about lawful gun owners. In a recent news alert, the NRA chronicled how Grand Rapids Mayor David LaGrand, a first-term Democrat, recently went on a tirade against gun owners. And there’s no doubt he spoke what he really thought because he prefaced his comments with, “The NRA is going to be mad at me.” In late February, LaGrand held a community meeting where he was expected to address community policing policies following an officer-involved shooting that is currently under investigation. Instead, he…
There’s a Swedish proverb that cold-weather adventurers have been paraphrasing for decades. It goes, There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. And sure, that works for walking your dog and skiing most of the time. But winter gravel riding is a different beast. On the one hand, you have super-cold wind obliterating your hands and fingers. Then you’ve got wetness and snow falling from the sky. Then, of course, it’s tough to avoid an inevitable spritzing from the inside as you heat up and sweat through your layers when you’re hammering uphill. And that’s when the road…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: “This Will Bring Down Global Economy”: Qatar’s Energy Minister Offers Dire Warning About Hormuz Chokepoint Chaos Brent crude futures are on track for their biggest weekly gain since the early days of Covid, with the move now exceeding the 20% weekly spike at the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, as the U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has tipped the Gulf into an energy crisis, freezing commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and pushing some regional oil and gas production offline. On Friday, Qatar’s…
You know it’s spring when the outdoor gear releases start picking up steam. That’s certainly the case this week. Brands both big and small have launched new products that upgrade standby gear, such as shoes, life vests, and fishing reels. On the other end of the spectrum, we’re seeing releases that actually address gaps in the marketplace, like a collapsible baby bottle for hiking parents, or new approaches to convenient (and insulated) food storage for outdoor lovers on the move. Say hello to the latest and greatest of outdoor gear right here in Emerging Gear. Rugged Reel Ratio Reel; (photo/Orvis)…
