Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) has introduced the FIRE Act, legislation designed to block all federal, state, and local restrictions on firearm magazine capacity. The bill aims to protect gun owners’ rights nationwide by eliminating inconsistent laws and promoting a unified standard in line with Second Amendment freedoms. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE WASHINGTON, DC (2-minute read) — Congressman Tony Wied of Wisconsin’s 8th District has introduced the Freedom from Improper Regulation and Enforcement (FIRE) Act, a bill that would outlaw any government-imposed restrictions on firearm magazine capacity—whether at the federal, state, or local level. Wied, a strong proponent of the Second…
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The comments from John Bartrum, nominee to be Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Health, at his confirmation hearing Wednesday afternoon, add a new chapter to the ongoing fight over whether efforts to loosen rules regarding taxpayer-funded medical care for veterans represents more choice for patients or privatization of federal responsibilities.Bartrum, a former Air Force major general who currently serves as a senior advisor to VA Secretary Doug Collins, said he sees the current rules regarding community care — situations where veterans can see private-sector doctors for their medical needs and have the department cover the costs — as too complicated…
The Army has announced six units to deploy to Europe and the Middle East in the fall.Four of the units are headed to Europe to replace units supporting Operation Atlantic Resolve, launched in 2014 following Russia’s initial invasion of Ukraine after it annexed the Crimean Peninsula. The operation has grown since the subsequent 2022 invasion.The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Infantry Division from Fort Riley, Kansas, is headed to Europe to replace the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Armored Division, out of Fort Bliss, Texas.The 3rd Division Artillery of the 3rd Infantry Division from…
Very soon, if you want AI (artificial intelligence) (and even if you don’t), you won’t be able to afford AC. Just this morning we warned readers that America’s largest power grid, PJM Interconnect, which serves 65 million people across 13 states and Washington, DC, and more importantly feeds Deep State Central’s Loudoun County, Virginia, also known as ‘Data Center Alley‘ and which is recognized as one of the world’s largest hubs for data centers… … had recently issued multiple ‘Maximum Generation‘ and ‘Load Management‘ alerts this summer, as the heat pushes power demand to the brink with air conditioners running at full blast across the eastern half…
The Survival Movie Series begins with one of the most well-known survival films: Jeremiah Johnson. It hooks you in the first few minutes with the promise of freedom and adventure, then spends the next two hours grinding the main character, Jeremiah Johnson, down with one hard truth after another: survival can be really difficult. A man heads into the mountains to live free. No plan. No real skills. Just determination and a rifle. What he gets is a relentless series of tests and lessons—about the land, about solitude, and about the cost of learning too late. For anyone who has…
(Before The Lights Go Out—And Stay Out) Let’s get one thing straight: the grid isn’t as stable as they want you to believe. Between rolling blackouts, storms that “nobody could’ve predicted,” and a power infrastructure held together with duct tape and lobbying money, it’s not a matter of if your power goes out—it’s when. That’s why having a generator isn’t optional anymore. It’s survival. But not just any generator. You want a propane generator for house use and here’s why the people who actually think ahead are making the switch, while everyone else is waiting for FEMA to save them.…
In an uncertain world, shaped by natural disasters, power grid failures, and civil unrest, you might be left with nothing more than the clothes on your back! While shelf-stable food, water purification, and shelter often take the spotlight, in most preparedness strategies, one often-overlooked asset in an emergency is the clothing you already own. Beyond their basic function, you might be surprised at all the different ways everyday clothes can be adapted for dozens of life-saving purposes. With a little knowledge, the clothes in your closet can be considered a high-value resource in your prepping strategy. T-Shirts The humble t-shirt…
The State Department said Wednesday that it has approved $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine to enhance its air defense capabilities and provide armored combat vehicles, coming as the country works to fend off escalating Russian attacks.The potential sales, which the department said were notified to Congress, include $150 million for the supply, maintenance, repair and overhaul of U.S. armored vehicles, and $172 million for surface-to-air missile systems.The approvals come weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed a pause on other weapons shipments to Ukraine to allow the Pentagon to assess its weapons stockpiles, in a move that…
TEHRAN, Iran — An Iranian navy helicopter confronted a U.S. warship attempting to approach Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, Iranian state TV reported.The incident was the first direct encounter reported between Iranian and U.S. forces since the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, during which U.S. B-52 bombers targeted Iranian nuclear facilities.The report said Iranian forces dispatched the helicopter to confront a U.S. Navy destroyer identified as the Fitzgerald that approached the waters at around 10 a.m. local time.The report said the helicopter flew directly over the U.S. ship and issued a warning to maintain…
The U.S. Army’s head of aviation has changed jobs to become chief of the branch’s enterprise marketing office, a move that comes before the National Transportation Safety Board holds hearings next week on January’s midair collision between an Army helicopter and a commercial jet that killed 67 people.Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman became chief of the Army Enterprise Marketing Office this month to focus on advertising and boosting recruitment, according to his new bio on an Army website. An Army spokesperson said the plan to move Braman was in place last fall and had nothing to do with the tragedy.The NTSB…