President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to seize Kharg Island — the linchpin of Iran’s oil industry — as he escalated pressure on Tehran amid a fraying ceasefire.In a post on Truth Social, the president wrote the United States would be hitting Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT,” adding that “at some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets.”Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, typically handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. It has been central to the economic…
Author: Tommy Grant
The Brief: The Department of Justice has launched a pattern-or-practice investigation into the Philadelphia Police Department’s firearms licensing procedures. This federal inquiry focuses on whether the city’s subjective character and reputation standards for revoking carry permits violate the Second and Fourteenth Amendments following a confrontation with an armed community group. Local officials defend the permit revocations as necessary for public safety during confrontational police interactions. Meanwhile, the DOJ aims to prevent administrative overreach that infringes on constitutional rights. The investigation may result in mandated systemic reforms or federal litigation if the city fails to comply with constitutional standards. PHILADELPHIA, PA…
A New Jersey Army recruiter admitted to stealing the identities of seven potential recruits in a scheme to fraudulently take out hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey, announced this week. Former Sgt. 1st Class Jane Crosby, 35, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in federal court, according to a press release, after using the victims’ personal information to apply for $266,000 in loans and credit card accounts and to withdraw money and deposit fraudulent checks. Task & Purpose first reported on the case Wednesday.Court documents and statements say…
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has just spread to a new health zone. The outbreak has now made its way into the northeastern province of Ituri, authorities said on Wednesday. A health zone in Congo’s healthcare system covers a defined area with a network of clinics and a referral hospital. More than three weeks after the epidemic was declared, these new infections in a new area are “undermining” the ability to prevent the transmission of this Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The health ministry said Tchomia, about 50 kilometers south of the provincial capital Bunia on the…
A 28th annual wreath-laying ceremony honoring women troops at a memorial outside Arlington National Cemetery was canceled earlier this month after organizers got word that multiple military services would not participate, with one citing Pentagon and White House guidance prohibiting “events to cultural awareness months” and DEI programs.The cancellation, first reported by Task and Purpose, was announced Wednesday by leaders of the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus in a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol. Multiple Democratic lawmakers decried the circumstances, saying it was more evidence of attempts by the administration and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to minimize the service of female…
Oil prices have once again surged, this time quickly past a sustainable point for most, as the United States strikes multiple targets across Iran. The ruling class at large continues to claim these attacks are in “self-defense” against “unwarranted aggression.” Explosions and impacts were reported across southern and central Iran hours after US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said US Central Command (CENTCOM) “will be busy tonight.” “Because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard – and we will be,” Hegseth told reporters. This news comes as the ruling class continues to tell the public that a peace deal…
Veterans who apply for disability compensation to sexual assault in the military face higher standards for proving injuries, resulting in lower approval ratings and increased risk of retraumatization, according to a new National Academies of Sciences report.In a study examining the Department of Veterans Affairs’ handling of disability claims filed for military sexual assault, a panel of experts found that the agency’s dual standards for disability claims — which allow evidence such as behavior changes and outside observation for post-traumatic stress disorder claims but require proof of the experience for other disabilities — “results in inconsistent decision-making” during adjudication.According to…
This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. Summary Trump tells Fox he “may keep going” with strikes. Trump says Iran took too long to negotiate, and now “will have to pay the price”. Tehran claims the prior night attacks in Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan as fulfillment of its previously vowed ‘retaliation’ – targeted the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama, footage shows. Iran again signals it could cut off all indirect talks & any negotiations, says it is ‘reviewing’ US talks after latest exchange of missiles. US x Iran permanent peace deal by June 30, 2026?Yes 18% · No 83%View full market & trade on…
These days, upgrading your AR-15 trigger is easy, but is it always a good idea?Back in the not-so-good old days, triggers for ARs were crappy. All we had were mil-surplus parts or whatever Colt deigned to send us. The mil-spec was “anything under 7 or 8 pounds was good, anything under 6 was unsafe.”So, of course, we went through all kinds of work to improve triggers.Now? Really, you have to ask?Triggers now come in two types and two flavors (I’m leaving out the forced-reset triggers because I’m not a fan): “packet” triggers and parts triggers.Plug and PressPacket triggers (sometimes called…
When the grid goes down and the grocery stores are empty, your ability to cook a hot meal becomes one of the most important survival skills you have. A reliable propane stove sits at the heart of any serious emergency kitchen setup. Whether you are sheltering in place after a hurricane, bugging out to a remote location, or simply preparing for the unexpected, knowing which propane stove to buy and how to use it safely can make a real difference for your family. This guide covers everything you need to know: the types of propane stoves available, what features actually…