This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge under the title: Pentagon Weighs Sending Another 10,000 Ground Troops To Middle East, Suggests Seizing Iran-Controlled Islands The Pentagon is looking at sending up to 10,000 additional ground troops to the Middle East to give the US President more military options, even as he weighs peace talks with Tehran, according to unnamed Department of War officials The earlier five-day deadline for resumption of US attacks on Iranian energy has now been moved to ten days (it was set to expire Fri/Sat). The following was issued by President Trump late Thursday afternoon on Truth…

Editor’s note: I updated this review in March 2026 to include a full year of testing and price updates since its original publication in January 2025. I’ve been smoking meat on a Traeger for about 8 years, and I’ve cooked some delicious meals. But technology has changed vastly since I received my old-school pellet grill. So, I jumped at the opportunity to do a Traeger Woodridge review. The Woodridge line packs modern technology into a pellet grill that starts at $900. In a world of high inflation, the new Woodridge costs less than my non-Wi-Fi Traeger Pro Series 34 did…

The term “gentleman’s knife” describes sleek, opulent, unassuming knives you would commonly wear during a formal occasion. I prefer the term “formal,” as it alludes to the knife being more refined without alienating anyone at the same time. CRKT recently released the Q Frame Lock flipper folder. Nowhere in the description does CRKT refer to it as a gentleman’s knife, but the purists who hang on labels will lump it into that category based on looks alone. However, a deeper dive into its materials and construction quickly reveals that where the knife may look formal, it’s also fully functional. In…

Bad political ideas like gun control behave a little bit like a virus. They start in one place, take hold, then spread out to infect other places. Yeah, the metaphor can break down after a certain point, especially if you’re an anti-gunner actively trying to break it, but you get what I’m saying. Bad ideas never stay in one place. Virginia lawmakers, who ran on things like affordability, have taken office and done really two things above all else: Raise taxes and restrict guns. Oh, and a gerrymandering attempt that’s so blatant that it laughable.We…

America’s national parks are beloved and receive hundreds of millions of visitors a year. While they certainly deserve all the attention they get, don’t forget that state parks can deliver a wow factor, too. And there are usually some cool ones within driving distance of the most popular national parks. If you’re headed to popular parks like Zion or Yosemite, fill out your itinerary with visits to the nearby state parks that have equally stunning trails and vistas. They’re also a great chance to escape the crowds, they’re typically cheaper to access, and some even allow dogs. We talked to…

The Department of Justice announced that a settlement agreement was met concerning censored online speech. The parties agreed that governmental agencies will not threaten social media companies in the future. Stemming from an executive order issued by President Trump, a settlement was reached in two cases concerning potential online censorship. The heart of the conflict was whether or not governmental agencies threatened social media companies in one manner or another to force them into censoring disfavored speech. The parties stipulated that the named governmental agencies would be barred from such threats. Considering the scores of…

Images by the author I wish I had invested in sights for AR-pattern rifles years ago… I could’ve retired all over. There is a vast ocean of sights, both iron and electronic, for the AR owner to choose from. I have reported on many of them over the years, especially those of the red dot variety, but there’s something special about “plain” iron back-up sights. If your optic fails at a critical moment, whatcha gonna do, to use the vernacular. If you have this set of sights, just flip them up, and you’re good to go. XS is a sight…

Braden Eric Peters, 20, the online “looksmaxxing” streamer known as Clavicular, was arrested Thursday in Fort Lauderdale on an Osceola County battery warrant tied to a February Airbnb fight. The arrest came the same week that Peters made headlines over a separate Everglades livestream that appeared to show repeated gunfire directed at an alligator. As of March 27, his Kick account also appeared to be unavailable, though no public explanation had been posted by the platform. Battery Charge Stems From February Airbnb Incident According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on February 2 to a reported battery at…

Our expert gear testers have been reviewing the best daypacks for more than a decade, hitting the trail to hone in on the perfect option for anyone. These packs have been taken from the desert slopes of the Sierra Nevada to the green forested mountains of the Pacific Northwest, and I’ve pulled together the winners from our travels. Our testing involved loading each pack up with typical gear for a day’s outing, hiking miles with each pack, and taking notes on each one. To choose the best of the best, I ranked each pack on quality, feedback from our testing,…

Second Amendment advocate and author David Codrea has prompted a lot of discussion, debate, and disagreement by calling on 2A organizations to get proactive on immigration issues. Codrea argues that immigration, both legal and illegal, benefits Democrats far more than Republicans, and that “[a]dding such new citizens to the voting rolls will result in supermajorities in state and federal legislatures that will then be able to pass all kinds of anti-gun edicts.” Codrea has encouraged gun owners to ask 2A groups “What are you going to do to counter the existential threat both legal and…

The Pentagon is preparing what its called a “final blow” should diplomatic talks with Iranian officials fail. The Department of War, headed by Pete Hegseth, has said it is developing a plan that will likely include a massive bombing campaign and military ground forces. In interviews with Axios, ruling class officials and sources familiar with the internal discussions describe four major “final blow” options Trump could choose from: Invading or blockading Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub. Invading Larak, an island that helps Iran solidify its control of the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic outpost hosts Iranian bunkers, attack craft…

Backpack coolers keep getting cooler. They’re more comfortable, powerful, and decked out than ever. If you’ve never considered one, carrying a backpack cooler is a convenient choice for hands-free, single-person transport of tasty refreshments. That could mean tailgating after a run club meetup, heading to a local softball game with your leashed dog, or riding a cruiser to a park BBQ. These packs are useful when you have your hands full with kiddos or other gear. Or they can help commuters swoop their groceries for the day, like the ICEMULE Recycled Jaunt. Some built-out designs are great for day hikes…