Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a full-scale assault on Gaza in an attempt to destroy the terrorist group, Hamas. Critics have warned that this will accelerate the ongoing expulsion of Palestinians from their homeland. Gaza has already been largely reduced to ruins after 20 months of relentless bombing at the hands of the Israeli military, and Netanyahu admits that that was the goal. Israel’s destruction of homes aims to push Gazans to emigrate, confirming fears of ethnic cleansing. Despite Israel’s claims of victory, Hamas remains undefeated, and Israel’s indiscriminate bombings continue killing civilians, including in hospitals. The ongoing…
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A new bill introduced in the Louisiana Senate seeks to provide stronger legal protections for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking who act in self-defense. If passed, SB 152 would allow courts to consider a victim’s history of abuse when determining the legality of their actions. LISTEN TO THIS ARTICLE BATON ROUGE, LA (3-minute read) — A proposed Louisiana Senate bill could offer critical legal protection to domestic violence and human trafficking victims who defend themselves against their abusers. Senate Bill 152 (SB 152), introduced by Senator Beth Mizell, seeks to ensure that a victim’s history of abuse or…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is accusing the Ukrainian military of capturing men for conscription “like dogs on the street.” Putin made the comments on Tuesday during a meeting with members of “Business Russia,” during which he noted that Russia has been enjoying a steady flow of volunteers to fight against Ukraine. Ukraine has been struggling to gain support from its civilians for the war, as many flee the oppressive conscription policies that have been instituted. Top Ukrainian officials have repeatedly rejected allegations of issues around mobilization as “Russian propaganda.” In fact, just last month, the country’s military admitted the process…
In a letter to the department’s Inspector General’s office, ten senior chamber lawmakers — including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. — voiced concerns not only over Trump’s acceptance of an unusual gift from a foreign country, but also the military’s potential involvement in the action. “Public reports raise the troubling prospect that the Administration involved the Defense Department to launder this impermissible gift, so that the Department could provide cover to give the transfer of the plane the appearance of an official gift [and] place the onus on DOD to retrofit the plane at considerable cost to U.S. taxpayers,” the…
This article was originally published by Wanjiru Njoya at The Mises Institute. In seeking to understand why nations go to war, we often search for rational motivations such as the quest for money, or power, or territory, or that most elusive of goals—justice. But the truth is that often there is no reason behind descent into war other than the hostility and animosity between one nation and another. In his essay “Separation of Reconciliation? The Nationalities Question in the USSR,” Igor Shafarevich identifies “resentment, malice, and pain” as a predominant cause of conflict between nations—people driven by these emotions set…
In the late 1700s, thousands of pioneers set out into the unknown, pushing westward through rugged Appalachian terrain along a trail known as the Wilderness Road. Carved by Daniel Boone and fellow frontiersmen, this route stretched from Virginia into Kentucky, and it was no scenic stroll. It was a test of grit, survival skills, and good old-fashioned hard work. So how did they make it through? Without GPS, grocery stores, or modern medicine? Here’s a closer look at the forgotten skills and clever strategies that kept them alive. They Traveled in Groups No one survived the Wilderness Road alone for…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plans to slash the number of senior military leaders across the services would cut more than 120 high-ranking officer jobs in the active duty and National Guard, including as many as nine top general slots.Based on the percentages outlined by Hegseth and his senior staff, 20% of the 44 authorized top active duty general and admiral jobs would be eliminated, along with 10% of the more than 800 one-, two- and three-star positions, according to numbers compiled by The Associated Press.The cuts — about nine positions among four-star generals and 80 jobs across the other leadership…
Only a few Capitol riot defendants remained jailed after President Donald Trump issued mass pardons to supporters who joined a mob’s attack on Jan. 6, 2021. A trial for one of them — a military veteran charged with federal firearms offenses and a hoax bomb threat — began Tuesday with testimony about his 2023 arrest near former President Barack Obama’s Washington home.Taylor Taranto was arrested in Obama’s neighborhood on the same day in June 2023 that Trump posted on social media what he claimed was the former president’s address. Investigators said they found two guns, roughly 500 rounds of ammunition…
If you’re new to gardening, you’ll be glad to hear that there are tons of easy gardening hacks that will save you time, money, and trouble. Even better, most of these gardening tips use ordinary items you probably already have around the house.Gardening isn’t just about saving money—though you’ll definitely save a ton in the long run. It’s also about learning how to repurpose items, work with nature, and gain a little self-sufficiency along the way.If you’re a beginner gardener, start learning these hacks now so you can avoid common mistakes, protect your plants naturally, and boost your harvest without…
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Program is working to fast track the improvement and development of three critical weapons systems, Vice Admiral Johnny Wolfe told members of the House Armed Services Committee. These include the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapons System, hypersonic missiles and the sea-launched nuclear cruise missile in development, known as the SLCM-N. “The Navy’s strategic deterrent stands at a critical juncture,” said Wolfe, who directs the program responsible for the country’s sea-based nuclear weapons. “To maintain our advantage in the face of evolving threats, we must prioritize the modernization of our nuclear infrastructure and industrial base.”The SLCM-N…