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President Trump on Thursday rolled out a new initiative dubbed “Freedom Haulers” aimed at replacing illegal immigrant truck drivers with U.S. military veterans. The president made the announcement alongside Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling. The administration said the initiative is aimed at connecting veterans with employment opportunities while bolstering the…
Fox News legal contributor: Senate will lose Fauci contempt fight
Fox News legal contributor Solomon Wisenberg said Thursday that the Senate would lose a legal battle over trying to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. “It’s really not going to be a close question, he is going to — the Senate, if they try to have the Department of Justice hold him in contempt —…
Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor’s race
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) dropped out of the Wisconsin governor’s race Thursday as he struggled to gain traction in the polls. “It’s become very clear who our nominee is going to be,” Barnes said in a video posted to the social media platform X, later adding, “We have to do everything we possibly…
Commerce Department quietly announces 7 new equity stakes in private companies
The Department of Commerce quietly announced this week it will designate more than $870 million in federal incentives for semiconductor manufacturing in exchange for a minority equity stake in seven companies. In a blog post Wednesday, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) said Commerce’s CHIPS Research and Development Office signed letters of intent…
Focusing on imaginary terrorist threats leaves us vulnerable to real ones
Unfortunately, this year’s National Counterterrorism Strategy does exactly that.
Illinois Democrat appeals corruption conviction to Supreme Court
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D) is asking the Supreme Court to review his corruption conviction. The longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for using his position to financially reward himself and political associates. In his petition docketed on Wednesday, Madigan said the jury was given improper…
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Lindsey Graham’s Parting Gift to Ukraine
The late senator’s long-stalled Russia sanctions bill is on its way to becoming law.
Army Sunsets Famed ‘Buffalo Soldier’ Unit After 160 Years
The 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment—informally known as “4-10 Cav”—was originally founded as an all-Black unit in 1866, immediately after the Civil War. The post Army Sunsets Famed ‘Buffalo Soldier’ Unit After 160 Years appeared first on The National Interest.
Zaidi’s Militia Dilemma
Iraq’s new prime minister faces a familiar challenge in confronting Iran-backed groups.
Why Energy Prices Didn’t Soar Higher This Year
Daniel Yergin on China’s surprising role as a shock absorber.
One of the Oldest US Navy Cruise-Missile Submarines to Be Retired
The USS Georgia is one of four Ohio-class submarines retroactively decertified from carrying nuclear weapons, in accordance with treaty limits. The post One of the Oldest US Navy Cruise-Missile Submarines to Be Retired appeared first on The National Interest.
Milei tightens immigration rules over anti-Argentina hate
Argentina's government announced new immigration restrictions that will allow authorities to deny entry or expel foreigners who promote hate speech or incite violence.