Los Angeles mayoral politics took another sharp turn this week after city councilmember and mayoral candidate Nithya Raman accused fellow candidate Spencer Pratt of representing “fascism” during a recent podcast interview.
Communist China has once again blocked Taiwan from participating in the World Health Assembly (WHA), the annual decision-making meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO), reigniting concerns over politics interfering with global health cooperation.
President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a historic state visit centered on trade, global security, and the future of U.S.-China relations. Chinese officials rolled out a formal red-carpet welcome as Trump landed aboard Air Force One ahead of meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
A massive international evacuation effort is underway after passengers aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondiusbegan returning home from Spain’s Canary Islands following a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has already claimed three lives.
Ted Turner, the outspoken media mogul who founded CNN and reshaped the modern news landscape, has died at the age of 87, according to statements released by Turner Enterprises.
Turner, born Robert Edward Turner III in 1938, rose from running his father’s billboard business to building one of the most influential media empires in history. After acquiring a struggling Atlanta television station in the 1970s, he transformed it into a national “superstation,” laying the groundwork for what would become Turner Broadcasting.
Explore the mounting monetary risks facing the U.S., from soaring debt and inflation to weakening demand for Treasuries and accelerating de-dollarization. Andy Schectman outlines why gold and silver remain critical hedges, highlighting central bank accumulation and structural market dislocations. Jason Cozens explains how modern tech enables everyday spending in gold, bridging sound money with today’s digital payments. Practical strategies, historical context, and actionable steps to safeguard family and business wealth.
Tensions in the Middle East surged this week after former President Donald Trump stated that Iranian forces attacked a South Korean-linked commercial vessel in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz—an incident that underscores the growing risks to global shipping and energy markets.
According to Trump and U.S. officials, the vessel was struck amid a broader pattern of Iranian aggression targeting international shipping lanes. Reports indicate the ship may have been hit by projectiles or a sea mine, with some accounts noting the vessel caught fire following the attack.
An unflinching analysis of how cartels, fentanyl trafficking, and precursor chemicals fuel a black market, reshaping borders, budgets, and communities. Sara A. Carter, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, outlines a strategy targeting supply chains, financial networks, and multinational facilitators behind synthetic opioids. The conversation spotlights border security, clean supply chains, and accountability for manufacturers of precursor chemicals.
Last night at LibertyHawk Ranch, a meaningful milestone was reached for one of the leading voices in economic freedom.
Kevin Freeman was awarded an honorary doctorate from Regent University in a special presentation led by Michele Bachmann and Dr. Ben Carson. The evening brought together leaders committed to faith, liberty, and the future of America’s economic system—making the recognition all the more significant.
A leaked Pentagon email reported by Reuters suggests rising internal frustration inside the alliance as Spain refuses U.S. requests for military access tied to operations in the Iran conflict.
According to the report, defense officials even floated the idea—informally and hypothetically—of suspending Spain from NATO after Madrid denied use of its bases and airspace. Spain has defended its position as consistent with international law, but Washington reportedly views cooperation as a core alliance requirement.
