United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the Iranian government is using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon”. Rubio added that the U.S. ruling class will not allow Iran to continue to use the vital waterway to control the direction of the war. According to multiple sources, including Axios, Iran has passed a new offer to Washington, which includes a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, while deferring nuclear negotiations to a later stage. While speaking on Fox News on Monday, as reported by RT, Rubio was skeptical of…
After months of waiting, the T-bar was spinning at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. It had been an unseasonably dry December and January. Finally, the snow was stacked up enough to open the infamous High Lift, a surface lift serving double-black extreme terrain. After riding groomed runs and park laps all season, I was yearning to get off-piste and back into my favorite cliff bands. At the top of the lift, I strapped into a 160 W Jones Howler, with Jones Mercury FASE bindings, the perfect board in my quiver for big mountain freestyle riding. I strapped in and rode the…
I’ve spent too many mornings frustrated with a soaking wet blind bag after wading across the marsh. This morning was different. As I slid the Divebomb Waterproof Zip Backpack off my shoulders and unzipped it, I was happy to see (and feel) my shells and camera gear were dry. While waterproof blind bags have been around for a while, I’ve never been a fan of the traditional roll-top dry bags. They waste a lot of space and never feel comfortable while on my back. After several months of using the Divebomb Waterproof Zip Backpack in the dove field and duck blind, I…
When we recently reported on a federal measure that would grant eligible veterans and active-duty military personnel nationwide concealed-carry privileges, effectively overriding state-level restrictions that can differ significantly from one jurisdiction to another, we noted that the bill could face pushback from pro-gun advocates. Boy, were we ever right! The measure, the Special Operations Forces Concealed Carry Act, applied specifically to special operations-type military personnel and veterans, and the author, Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, touted those personnel’s credentials to carry a firearm for self-defense. However, some in the pro-gun community believe the legislation slights the average American citizen, whose…
Last week, Palantir Technologies, headed by Peter Thiel and Alex Karp, released a technological manifesto. However, it was more of a dystopian blueprint than anything else. Palantir has unmasked itself, revealing its authoritarian face and desire for control over humanity. To be fair, Palntir is only one of several major technology companies that sell their technologies to systems of repression and human rights violations, and has been condemned by international human rights organizations. It has been participating in and enabling forced deportations, mass surveillance, and the persecution of dissidents. According to a report by TruthDig, the most damning of all…
Peak summer tourist season is quickly approaching for the National Park Service (NPS), and it still doesn’t have an official leader. On Monday, April 27, the Trump Administration announced it had withdrawn Scott Socha’s nomination as Director of the NPS. The change follows backlash surrounding Socha’s past business dealings. What Happened The Context On Feb. 11, Trump announced Socha as his nominee to head the National Park Service. This position requires confirmation by the Senate. For nearly 3 decades, Socha worked as an executive for Delaware North, a hospitality company that operates hotels, dining, and other visitor services in national…
In the days since a California man armed with a pump action shotgun and a .38 caliber handgun rushed through the security perimeter at the White House Correspondents Dinner with the intent of assassinating President Trump and other top officials, many Democrats and their media allies have downplayed or outright ignored the suspect’s leftist political leanings and have instead focused exclusively on demanding more gun controls. Pennsylvania Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta took his argument to X, where it did have the response that the anti-gun Democrat was hoping for. Yea we need a BALLROOM:BanAllLethalLoopholes,RestrictOwnershipOfMilitary-grade weapons— Rep. Malcolm…
Kid Rock flew to Fort Belvoir, Va., on Monday and took part in Army Apache helicopter flights alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to Pentagon officials and flight tracking data. The Pentagon defends the flight.The visit comes weeks after Army aviators drew scrutiny for flying similar helicopters near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home and over a protest in Nashville, prompting questions about safety, authorization and U.S. taxpayer dollars. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the flights were part of a “Freedom 250” community relations event in the National Capital Region, tied to events marking the nation’s 250th anniversary.“Robert ‘Kid Rock’ Ritchie participated…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. A Man-Made Catastrophe What I am about to tell you is not a prediction; it is a warning based on hard evidence. By the end of 2027, if the Strait of Hormuz accrues many more months of wartime closure, millions of people will starve to death. Not because of a drought or a plague, but because a small group of men in Washington and Tel Aviv chose war over peace. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has already cut off the flow of fertilizer to the world’s most…
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I recently had an early look at the new Vortex Triumph 2 MOA Red Dot during the 2025 Vortex Media Summit at Vortex HQ, and while I haven’t yet put it through any long-term testing, it’s clear that Vortex has been deliberate about what this optic is meant to be. The Triumph seems built with the goal of delivering reliable, user-friendly performance for shooters who don’t want to overspend. In a market where prices keep creeping higher and the features are more complex, this new addition to the Vortex lineup stands out by packing a surprising amount of functionality into…
Democrats in the Virginia House of Representatives easily passed a handful of anti-gun bills, including a proposed ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “high-capacity” magazines, handing House Republicans and lawful gun owners a huge defeat. In the House floor vote held on February 5, the vote on House Bill 217, the sweeping gun and magazine ban, was 58-34. And as the National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) pointed out, the measures were rushed through the process. “Today, the Virginia House of Delegates added half a dozen gun control bills to the floor agenda for votes and promptly passed…
Democrats are doing their utmost to keep the Second Amendment-related hot takes from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, FBI Director Kash Patel, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro, and even President Donald Trump in the news cycle. They see the assertions that no one peaceably carries a gun to a protest and contentions that having two magazines is a sign of evil intent as a wedge they can drive between Second Amendment supporters and Republicans during the midterms. That might end up happening, but as I’ve previously stated, it’s not going to…
By Larry Keane Law-abiding citizens in the Commonwealth of Virginia are facing an onslaught of strict gun control proposals now that antigun politicians control the governor’s mansion and both chambers of the Assembly. One of those proposals, led by Democrat House of Delegates Rep. Dan Helmer, would ban the manufacture, sale and possession of Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs) — or the AR-15-style semiautomatic rifles that have become ubiquitous among law-abiding gun owners. WHSV 3 News reported on the bill. “If passed, the proposal would prohibit the manufacture, sale, import, purchase and transfer of many semi-automatic rifles, pistols and shotguns that meet…
This article was originally published by Mike Adams at Natural News. Introduction: The Great AI Deception of 2025 Last year, pundits and skeptics declared artificial intelligence had hit a wall. They claimed the AI bubble was deflating, that machine cognition had plateaued, and that human ingenuity would remain irreplaceable. They were catastrophically wrong. The year 2026 has arrived, and with it, a seismic shift. The narrative of a stalled revolution was a comforting illusion for a workforce unprepared for the reality now unfolding. Human cognition, long celebrated as our crowning achievement, is being objectively dwarfed by silicon-based intelligence. This isn’t…
If there is one thing almost universally associated with California, it’s sunny, sandy beaches. And if recent work by the National Park Service is any indication, they could serve as the cornerstone of America’s newest national park. But very significant hurdles remain. On Feb. 5, the National Park Service (NPS) opened a call for public comments for a proposal to turn about 22 miles of coastline, plus some nearby hills, into a national park. While the public comment period is currently open until April 6, it is clear that the road to turning these extremely busy, populated, and commercialized parts of…
While Nassau County chief executive Bruce Blakeman hasn’t officially become the Republican standard-bearer in the New York governor’s race, it’s essentially a foregone conclusion that Blakeman will be the one squaring off against incumbent Kathy Hochul this November. According to the New York Post, Blakeman selected Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino as the lieutenant governor candidate; a move that should have Empire State Second Amendment advocates cheering. Instead, they’re holding their applause. Unfortunately, Giardino has declined Blakeman’s offer, which is good news for Fulton County gun owners but is also a sign of just how…
New Mexico’s gun control push just got louder, and so did the backlash. Over the weekend, Senate Democrats advanced Senate Bill 17, a wide-ranging gun control package that would ban common semi-automatic firearms, .50-caliber rifles, and standard-capacity magazines. The bill passed the Senate on a narrow 21–17 vote and now heads to the House, where gun rights groups say the real fight begins. The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms wasted no time calling out the bill as political theater dressed up as public safety. “Senate Bill 17 would ban semi-automatic firearms and original capacity magazines,”…
Images by the author I recently reviewed a few products from HiLight Tactical, and the hits, they keep a’ comin’. This company seems to be on the right track, offering effective weapon lights at a good price. I was recently sent a light from their Peak Performance series, with yet another newer light in the works – stay tuned for that one. The Peak Performance series consists of one light in several configurations. You can choose what you want directly from the website, or buy the lights from third parties. Here’s what is available in terms of body and laser…
Given how good Wyoming’s gun laws already are, it’s tough for pro-2A lawmakers to come up with legislation that can continue to move the needle in the right direction. With the help of Gun Owners of America, though, Wyoming state Rep. Gary Brown, has come up with a proposal that does just that. HB 14 would require that “ff a person who is subject to criminal prosecution is found not guilty, has had the charges dismissed or is otherwise released from custody or further prosecution because the person reasonably used defensive force” in accordance with…
China has asked all of its banks to reduce exposure to American debt, citing rising market volatility and geopolitical risks. China has been steadily whittling away at its United States treasury holdings since peaking in 2013. Bloomberg [behind a paywall] has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The shift away from American debt has seen China overtaken by Japan and the United Kingdom as the largest foreign holders. Since peaking at around $1.3 trillion in 2013, its holdings have fallen roughly by half to about $650–700 billion, reaching levels not seen since 2008, according to a report by RT. Investors…
