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B.C. government says more oversight coming for dysfunctional municipalities The ongoing dysfunction in the City of Kamloops has gotten so bad that the B.C. government is considering major changes to the oversight of feuding city councils across the province. “I've come to the conclusion that this type of behaviour just cannot continue to go on … it is our goal to have something in place before the next election,” said Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Ravi Kahlon, responding to the latest back-and-forth accusations between Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson and the rest of city council. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-government-kahlon-municipal-government-dysfucntion-1.7556786 Municipal Madness: Together, let's... View Article

Don Lemon and Kathy Griffin Go Full Election Denier In June 2023, recently fired CNN host Don Lemon claimed, “I don't believe in platforming liars and bigots, insurrectionists and election deniers, and putting them on the same footing as people who are telling the truth.” If Lemon really believes that, he should deplatform himself because on Tuesday's episode of The Don Lemon Show podcast, he and actress Kathy Griffin went all in on 2024 stolen election conspiracy theories. At the end of the show, Griffin asked, “You ready for a tinfoil hat moment?” After Lemon affirmed he was, Griffin threw... View Article

Female Oregon athletes refuse to share podium with trans competitor, leave high school track and field championship Two Oregon high school athletes refused to share the podium with a transgender competitor at the state's track and field championships, footage shows. The female students — Tigard High School's Alexa Anderson and Sherwood High School's Reese Eckard — stepped down from the high jump podium as the winners of the competition were being announced across the Eugene stadium Saturday night. https://nypost.com/2025/06/01/us-news/oregon-girls-leave-track-and-field-championship-podium-over-trans-competitor-video/ Parents Call Out Unfairness As Trans Pitcher Throws Shutout In Minnesota Softball State Quarterfinals Marissa Rothenberger has now thrown 21 consecutive... View Article

Back to business: What awaits Elon Musk as he departs Doge and Washington? “My scheduled time as a special government employee comes to an end,” wrote Elon Musk on X on Wednesday, announcing that his time as formal adviser to President Donald Trump has now come to an end. This marks the end of the billionaire's turbulent run at attempting to slash the federal government. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/elon-musk-doge-exit-future-tesla-spacex-trump-administration-13892659.html Boise Pride Event Called Off as Attendance Falls Flat Despite Online Buzz A Pride Month kickoff event scheduled for June 6 in Boise has been canceled after organizers cited lower-than-expected community turnout, despite apparent... View Article

Ambassador from Canada compares Trump's remarks about the Golden Dome to a ‘protection racket' The Canadian ambassador to the UN, Bob Ray, on Wednesday likened President Trump's recent remarks about the “Golden Dome” missile defense program to a kind of “protective racket.” Trump had stated that he was offering Canada free protection from the Golden Dome program if it agreed to become the 51st state of the U.S. If Canada refused and opted to remain a separate, yet “unequal” nation, he claimed the cost of protection would rise to $61 billion. https://totalnews.com/ambassador-from-canada-compares-trumps-remarks-about-the-golden-dome-to-a-protection-racket/ Letitia James Tries to Explain Her Way Out... View Article

Abraham Lincoln: ‘Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.' Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth. In his iconic Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln uttered the now-famous quote, “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.” These words encapsulate the essence of democracy and serve as a reminder of the fundamental principle on which nations are built: the power and authority lie with the citizens. https://www.socratic-method.com/quote-meanings-and-interpretations/abraham-lincoln-government-of-the-people-by-the-people-for-the-people-shall-not-perish-from-the-earth Mass Migration against the wishes of the People is... View Article

ICE arrests 422 undocumented immigrants, deports 528 in Houston operation 422 undocumented immigrants were arrested and 528 were deported from the Houston area last week. The seven-day operation included efforts by numerous law enforcement agencies. Officials say the deportations, which reportedly included violent criminals, will enhance public safety. https://www.fox26houston.com/news/ice-houston-arrests-deportations-may-2025 ‘They know what their duties are' | Mayor Whitmire clarifies HPD's role amid rising immigration arrests Amid thousands of arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, agents across the country, Houston Mayor John Whitmire clarified the Houston Police Department's involvement. The enforcement comes in the wake of President... View Article

You Don't Realize How Doomed Canada Is The real estate market, propped up by immigration, is all that holds Canada together. https://postcanadian.com/canada-is-doomed/ Trudeau has irreparably damaged our country The truckers are not our enemies. Authoritarianism is https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/giesbrecht-trudeau-has-irreparably-damaged-our-country Liberals broke Canada long before Trump's trade war This election isn't about Mark Carney, Pierre Poilievre, or even Donald Trump. It's about trust. Can the Liberals be trusted to do the things necessary to put Canada first? Or put another way: Who is gullible enough to vote for the Liberals (for a fourth time!) believing they will change their over-spending and under-investing ways?... View Article

Trump orders rebuilding and reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison in US Now an important tourist site, the California federal penitentiary has been shut for more than six decades. United States President Donald Trump says he has ordered officials to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, a notorious federal prison based on a small island in the state of California that has been shut for more than 60 years. In a post on his Truth Social site on Sunday, Trump wrote he is “directing the Bureau of Prisons, together with the Department of Justice, FBI, and Homeland Security, to reopen a substantially enlarged... View Article

‘Inseminated person' vs. ‘mother'? Dems keep proving they've lost common sense Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' budget proposal has created quite the stir in recent days. Now, before you yawn with boredom, hear me out. Evers, a Democrat, has attracted the ire of Republicans in his state and around the country for some interesting word choices. Those include booting pesky terms like “mother,” “father,” “husband” and “wife.” Instead of “husband,” “spouse” is inserted. “Mother” is crossed out in lieu of “inseminated person.” https://www.yahoo.com/news/inseminated-person-vs-mother-dems-101140469.html Postliberalism could reshape the Conservative party The intellectual movement of postliberalism is gaining attention and is likely to... View Article

China continues to subsidize deadly fentanyl exports Investigators for a U.S. House committee released a report on Tuesday detailing what they describe as new evidence the Chinese government is continuing to “directly” subsidize “the manufacturing and export of illicit fentanyl.” https://www.npr.org/2024/04/16/1244964595/fentanyl-china-precursor-overdose Fentanyl Supply Chains in China: Chinese Fentanyl Makers and Domestic Circulation The Chinese government has authorized a limited number of manufacturers to produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and medicines involving narcotic drugs and other controlled substances (Table below). https://www.cfr.org/blog/fentanyl-supply-chains-china-chinese-fentanyl-makers-and-domestic-circulation Canada's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad decade. The numbers prove it https://nationalpost.com/opinion/inside-lost-liberal-decade Liberals Claim to Value Empathy, But Have... View Article

Why the Liberals won – and Conservatives lost Mark Carney's Liberals have won Canada's federal election – riding a backlash of anti-Trump sentiment to form the next government. It is a stunning political turnaround for a party who were widely considered dead and buried just a few months ago. It's not yet clear if the party – which has been in power for almost a decade – will be able to secure a majority as results continue to roll in. Either way, the prime minister faces major challenges, including divisions in the country laid bare by the campaign. Here are... View Article

How Canada voted – in charts Mark Carney's Liberal Party has won enough seats in the House of Commons to form a government in Canada. However, CBC News projects they will fall short of the majority they wanted. Carney is set to remain prime minister, having only assumed the role in early March following Justin Trudeau's resignation. His main rival, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, has lost his own seat as has Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4jd39g8y1o Brits warn that Canada's new prime minister has ‘reverse Midas touch' ark Carney's reputation as Bank of England governor... View Article

Trump shreds Biden, ‘Radical Left Lunatics' in Easter message President Donald Trump wished all Americans a happy Easter in two separate messages on Sunday, with one directed at “Radical Left Lunatics” he claims are trying to derail his administration's plans on illegal immigration and border security. Trump posted the first Easter message on his Truth Social platform on Sunday morning. “Melania and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! Whether you are heading out to Church or, watching Service from home, may this day be full of Peace and Joy for all who celebrate the Resurrection of... View Article

CSSA-CILA Sport Shooting and Firearm Advocacy in Canada Founded by enthusiasts, CSSA represents sport shooters and firearm aficionados. We promote diverse shooting sports, from traditional competitions to modern action sports, hunting, and archery. Our commitment extends to sponsoring events and nurturing youth involvement. https://cssa-cila.org/category/cssa-cila-e-news/ Numbers don't lie — under Trudeau crime up significantly in Toronto and across Canada It's no secret that politicians often cherry-pick statistics instead of telling the full story when the full story doesn't look great for them. For example, amid concerns of rising auto theft and crime, the federal Liberals recently highlighted that auto theft is... View Article

UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex The Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex, in a decision which could have far-reaching implications for who can access single-sex services and spaces. It came about after the Scottish government included transgender women in quotas to ensure gender balance on public sector boards. Campaign group For Women Scotland argued that sex-based protections should only apply to people born female. The judges were tasked with deciding on the correct interpretation of “sex” and “woman” in the main... View Article

Vancouver elects self-described “communist” in city council byelection A self-identified “communist” who doesn't believe parents “don't have rights” over their children has won a Vancouver city council byelection. On April 5, the largest amount of votes went to perennial candidate Sean Orr, who has boasted about his far-left views on social media. Alongside Orr, Vancouver city council candidate and environmental lawyer Lucy Maloney was also elected. https://truenorthwire.com/2025/04/vancouver-elects-self-described-communist-in-city-council-byelection/ Carney attacked for wanting ‘free ride,' ‘hiding' from public amid latest campaign break Two federal party leaders took aim Saturday at Mark Carney, who polls suggest is the front-runner in the April 28... View Article

Migrants who used Biden-era CBP One app told to leave US ‘immediately' Migrants who were temporarily allowed to live in the United States by using the Biden-era appointment app called CBP One have been told to leave the country “immediately” or face a permanent ban from reentry, officials said. Nearly 1 million people were allowed in the country using the CBP One app since January 2023, and they were generally allowed to remain in the U.S. for two years with authorization to work under a presidential authority called parole. https://www.fox4news.com/news/dhs-cbp-one-migrants-biden-era-leave-us-immediately Lefty Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett suggests US needs migrants because... View Article

Jay North, ‘Dennis the Menace' Star, Dies at 73 He played the young mischief maker on the CBS comedy for four seasons and was in ‘Maya,' a movie and TV show. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jay-north-dead-dennis-the-menace-1236182969/ WITHDRAWING THE UNITED STATES FROM AND ENDING FUNDING TO CERTAIN UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATIONS https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/02/withdrawing-the-united-states-from-and-ending-funding-to-certain-united-nations-organizations-and-reviewing-united-states-support-to-all-international-organizations/ Trump's tariffs are the end of globalisation Europe can't fight a trade war When regimes end, they end in phases. Communism died over a period of 10 years, starting with the strike at the Gdansk shipyard in 1980. The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 was the great symbolic episode, and the 1991... View Article

Trump making Canada the 51st state — a hoax played on Canadians After today, the idea of Canada as the 51st state should be seen for what it is, a hoax played on Canadians by politicians and the press Yes, poor gullible, fearful Canada. You were played. Not by U.S. President Donald Trump. You were played by power-seeking politicians in this country. You were played by many in the press in this country. Reality came to call one day after the date set aside for playing jokes on people. Chicken Little was wrong. The sky isn't falling. Canada's end times... View Article

Trump Says He's “Not Joking” When Asked About Seeking a Third Term, Says “A Lot of People Want me to Do It” and “There are Methods Which You Could Do It” President Trump told reporters this morning that he is weighing options and methods to seek a third term as President of the United States. The President says that right now, he is “focused on the current” and “it's far too early to think about it.” When asked if he wanted a third term, he reportedly said, “I like working.” https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/breaking-trump-says-hes-not-joking-when-asked/ Pentagon to review physical standards for military combat jobs... View Article

From Gloves to Grills: How George Foreman Built His Empire In 1994, at the age of 45, Foreman became boxing's oldest heavyweight champion after defeating 26-year-old Michael Moorer. He argued that his success was due to healthy eating, which made him a perfect fit for Salton, Inc., who was looking for a spokesperson for its fat-reducing grill. https://www.futureofbusinessandtech.com/small-business/from-gloves-to-grills-how-george-foreman-built-his-empire/ George Foreman's 12 Children: All About His 5 Sons and 7 Daughters George Foreman wasn't just a boxing legend, grill salesman, and preacher—he was a dedicated family man with a unique approach to naming his children. He had 12 kids, 10 of... View Article

Mark Carney is hiding his globalist agenda: Canadians should be worried Mark Carney wants you to believe he's the leader Canada needs right now. He often is heard saying, “It's Time to Build.” Build what, Mr. Carney? That's the question Canadians need to be asking. Because if you dig beneath the surface of his polished speeches and scripted photo ops, it's clear what Carney really plans to build: a future where your freedoms shrink, your costs go up, and unelected elites call the shots. Carney's been on the campaign for a while. He's smiling more, avoiding hard questions, and doing... View Article

If you think Carney will be different from Trudeau, you're mistaken “Meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” This memorable line from The Who's “Won't Get Fooled Again” has been used in various ways for over 50 years. As Mark Carney, the newly-elected Liberal leader and now prime minister takes over from Justin Trudeau, we can add this side-by-side comparison to the discussion. https://nationalpost.com/opinion/michael-taube-if-you-think-carney-will-be-different-from-trudeau-youre-mistaken Exposing The Deadly Dangers Of ‘Dark Carnage' Mark Carney To An Unsuspecting Western World Having failed—abysmally—to take down President Donald J. Trump with two failed Impeachment attempts and the ongoing sour grapes lawfare, desperate... View Article

Gov. Ron DeSantis Backs Proposal To Eliminate Property Taxes in Florida The Florida Legislature is considering a move to eliminate property taxes in the state, a radical step that has the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis. If actually carried out, the proposal would make Florida the first state in the country without property taxes, a prospect that has already drawn strong reactions from both supporters and opponents. A bill filed on Tuesday in the Florida Senate calls for a formal study of how eliminating real estate taxes could affect public services and the state's economy and housing market. https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/desantis-eliminate-property-taxes-florida/ California... View Article

Rare earth elements facts Rare earth elements (REE) are a group of 17 elements, including the 15 elements of the lanthanide series on the periodic table of elements together with the transition metals scandium and yttrium. The latter two elements exhibit similar properties to the lanthanides and are found in the same ore bodies. REEs are key components in many electronic devices that we use in our daily lives, as well as in a variety of industrial applications. Key facts Canada has some of the largest known reserves and resources (measured and indicated) of rare earths in the world, estimated... View Article

Trumps Negotiation Tariff Strategy: Looking Beyond the Obvious There's a lot of noise right now about the damage Trump's proposed 25% tariffs could cause. The debate centres on rising consumer costs, economic retaliation and potential trade war escalations. But, in my view, we should be asking a different question; …. Why is this happening? … What is the underlying negotiation strategy at play? https://www.thenegotiationclubs.com/blog/the-negotiation-behind-trump-tariffs The Art of the Tariff: Trump's latest threat is right out of his negotiating playbook During his first term, Trump threatened tariffs while renegotiating trade with Mexico and Canada. Now, his promise to slap a 25%... View Article

Mark Carney, ex-central banker, to become Canada's next prime minister Former central banker Mark Carney will become Canada's next prime minister after the governing Liberal Party elected him its leader Sunday as the country deals with U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and annexation threat, and a federal election looms. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/mark-carney-ex-central-banker-become-canadas-prime-minister-rcna195560 Carney ‘lied' about his support for relocating company from Canada to U.S., Conservatives say Carney said the ‘formal decision' was made after he cut ties with Brookfield, but the company announced the decision prior to his leaving https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/tories-say-carney-supported-brookfield-move-new-york Mark Carney identified as ‘European' at the World Economic Forum Presumptive... View Article

Karoline Leavitt Unleashes On ‘Disgraceful' Dems, Corporate Media Over Their Antics Responding To Trump's Address Many Democratic lawmakers did not stand or applaud the special guests who appeared at the address, including a 13-year-old boy battling brain cancer and a high school athlete who suffered brain damage after competing against a transgender-identifying male. Leavitt condemned Democrats and the corporate media over their criticisms of the address and for their lack of sympathy toward the special guests. https://dailycaller.com/2025/03/05/karoline-leavitt-democrats-corporate-media-antics-trump-address/ The Democratic Party's Implosion Is Worse Than You Think If you thought Democrats were merely in a rough patch following Trump's triumphant return... View Article

Approval for President Trump's Joint Session Address is Through The Roof! — Polls Show 69% and 76% of Viewers Approve Polls after President Trump's address to a Joint Session of Congress on Tuesday night show overwhelming approval for the President's speech. President Trump gave an incredible speech about American greatness, touted the success of his first six weeks, and layed out a plan to continue to make our country great again. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/approval-president-trumps-joint-session-address-is-through/ Democrat Flashes “This Is Not Normal” Sign When Trump Walks Into Chamber https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/03/democrat-flashes-this-is-not-normal-sign-when/ Democrats Refused To Stand Up For The Mothers Of Laken Riley And Jocelyn Nungaray On... View Article

Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers proposes changing ‘mother' to ‘inseminated person' in state law Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, is facing backlash for introducing a budget recommendation that changes the word “mother” to “inseminated person,” and “paternity” to “parentage” in certain parts of state law. The Evers administration's budget recommendation for the 2025-2027 fiscal period advises several other gendered terms be changed, as well. References to “wife” or “husband” are changed to “spouse” in the proposal. In other places, the word “father” is changed to “parent,” and “mother” is swapped out for the phrase “parent who gave birth to... View Article

Armed Canadians — A Brief History JOHN ROBSON reveals that Canadians have just as much a tradition of the right to bear arms as any other country TO SUGGEST THAT Canadians have a long and glorious tradition of liberty is to invite ridicule. Surely you have mistaken us for someone else, you risk being told. Especially if you add that our long-standing habit of vigilant restraint on excessive government includes a proud right to bear arms, you invite vituperation or perhaps confinement to an institution for the treatment of the mentally unsound. Yet both these statements are sober fact. https://www.dorchesterreview.ca/blogs/news/canadians-right-to-bear-arms... View Article

Buttoned-Up Facts About The Victorian Era Baffling Trends. Queen Victoria. Chimney Sweeps. Raging Diseases. The Industrial Revolution. The Victorian Era was a period of enormous transformation for 19th century Britain. Society was prosperous and innovative, spreading across the British Empire, though the Victorians also struggled with rigid social constructs at home in the United Kingdom. https://www.factinate.com/things/45-buttoned-facts-victorian-era/ Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ, Gallup survey finds The percentage of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ or something other than heterosexual increased to 9.3%, from 7.6% in 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/nearly-1-10-us-adults-identify-lgbtq-gallup-survey-finds-rcna192910 Is 10% of the Population Homosexual? It's often said that... View Article

First lady Melania Trump makes glamorous return to White House as Donald pays tribute to her Melania Trump made a glamorous return to the White House Saturday night — wearing an elegant tuxedo that matched President Trump's formalwear for a dinner with the nation's governors. The president and first lady hosted the National Governors Association dinner in the East Room of the White House, and the commander-in-chief paid tribute to his wife. https://nypost.com/2025/02/23/us-news/first-lady-melania-trump-makes-glamorous-return-to-white-house/ Trump speaks to Republican governors President Trump addressed red state leaders Thursday evening during an event hosted by the Republican Governors Association in Washington. https://thehill.com/video-clips/5155659-watch-live-donald-trump-republican-governors-association/ Trump rattles... View Article

Rep. Jan Schakowsky Suggests Women Might Not Pursue Jobs in Manufacturing Because “Man” is in the Name Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) pushed a bizarre explanation for why women might not pursue jobs in manufacturing. Schakowsky made her remarks on Wednesday during a Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade subcommittee hearing entitled “AI in Manufacturing: Securing American Leadership in Manufacturing and the Next Generation of Technologies.” Schakowsky suggested that perhaps the reason fewer women choose a career in manufacturing is that the term has the word “man” in it. https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/02/rep-jan-schakowsky-suggests-women-might-not-pursue/ DOGE Investigates How Government Officials Became Millionaires On Public Salaries Elon Musk and... View Article

Trump won't deport Prince Harry: ‘He's got enough problems with his wife' U.S. President Donald Trump says he has no plans to deport Prince Harry, saying the self-exiled royal has “enough problems” with his wife, Meghan Markle. Trump's swipe at Markle came during an interview with the New York Post, which asked if the president planned to kick the prince out of the country amid ongoing questions about his immigration status. “I don't want to do that. I'll leave him alone. He's got enough problems with his wife. She's terrible,” he told the Post. https://globalnews.ca/news/11010713/donald-trump-prince-harry-deportation-meghan-markle/ How Trump arrived at his... View Article

Edmonton banning knife sales in convenience stores The city said a new bylaw aimed at convenience stores will make the city safer. On Tuesday, the City of Edmonton announced it had passed a new bylaw limiting the kinds of knives that can be sold at those stores. “Convenient and quick access to knives makes our community less safe,” said Mayor Amarjeet Sohi. “Building a city that's safer for everyone is our top priority, and by removing these easily accessible potential weapons from convenience stores, all Edmontonians will feel more safe.”  https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/edmonton-banning-knife-sales-in-convenience-stores/ Amarjeet Sohi becomes first South Asian Edmonton mayor Amarjeet... View Article

Men's Hat Etiquette Guide Just as the gentleman should have a variety of hats for different seasons and occasions, he should also be aware of the rules for when to have his hat on and when to take it off. A great many menswear sources, if they do offer advice on hat etiquette, will typically advise that the most basic rule to remember is to wear your hat when outdoors and to take it off indoors. While this advice may end up working out for the wearer, let's say 75-80% of the time, we believe that there's a better central... View Article

Trump's America-First Policies Rattle Globalist Elites, Threaten WEF's “Great Reset” Agenda President Trump's administration is dismantling globalist agendas, withdrawing from the WHO and Paris Climate Accord to prioritize U.S. sovereignty. The WEF's “Great Reset” faces unprecedented resistance as Trump challenges centralized global governance. Trump withdrew the U.S. from the WHO, citing inefficiency and lack of accountability during the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive orders were signed to restore free speech protections and curb federal censorship efforts. https://100percentfedup.com/trumps-america-first-policies-rattle-globalist-elites-threaten/ Democrats elect new chair who branded Trump a ‘traitor' as party aims to rebound from disastrous 2024 election The Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Saturday... View Article

Mark Carney identified as ‘European' at the World Economic Forum Presumptive Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney may soon be Canada's next prime minister, but he has previously chosen to highlight his European identity and citizenship. In a 2023 World Economic Forum panel discussion talking on the transition to a “green economy,” Carney identified himself as a European before talking about how the European Union and United States could dependably transition to a net-zero economy. https://truenorthwire.com/2025/01/mark-carney-identified-as-european-at-the-world-economic-forum/ Mark Carney, the ‘unreliable boyfriend' who ran UK's central bank The former Bank of England boss, Mark Carney, is now running for the Liberal leadership... View Article

RFK Jr.'s Confirmation May Be Bumpy—or It May Not The former Democrat has faced surprisingly little opposition from Republicans and advocates concerned about his beliefs. When Donald Trump named Robert F. Kennedy Jr. two months ago today as his pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, there was widespread speculation that two big issues—vaccines and abortion—could sink the former Democrat. But two months later, Kennedy has managed to keep his head above water by modifying his rhetoric on vaccines and promising in meetings with Republican senators to implement whatever agenda Trump wants on abortion. https://thedispatch.com/article/how-certain-is-rfk-jr-s-confirmation/ Ford... View Article

National CCW Reciprocity? What Would That Look Like? Earlier this week, we reported on CRPA's support for a national CCW reciprocity bill recently introduced in Congress. Similar bills have been introduced in the past, but the current political landscape provides greater optimism for its potential success this time around. So what would that look like here in California? A national law mandating legal carry everywhere in a state that has gone to great lengths to make it illegal to carry almost anywhere? Well that would be quite an interesting scenario. https://crpa.org/news/blogs/national-ccw-reciprocity-what-would-that-look-like/ Kennedy, Cornyn introduce bill to protect concealed-carry rights Sen.... View Article

Who Owns the US National Debt? Key Takeaways here are two kinds of national debt: intragovernmental and public. Intragovernmental is debt held by the Federal Reserve and Social Security and other government agencies. Public debt is held by the public: individual investors, institutions, foreign governments. After intragovernmental holdings, the next largest category is national debt held by foreign governments. Of those, Japan has the most, followed by China. The Federal Reserve also invests in U.S. national debt as it added liquidity to the economy during and after the Great Recession, and more recently during the pandemic. https://www.thebalancemoney.com/who-owns-the-u-s-national-debt-3306124 The Federal Reserve... View Article

Washington Casinos Washington has 35 Indian casinos owned by 27 tribes Washington State has 35 Indian gaming casinos owned by 27 tribes. (Source: National Indian Gaming Commission, April 6, 2021) The Washington State Gambling Commission has signed gaming compacts for Class III Gaming at 29 of the 35 casinos. The remaining six casinos operate Class II Gaming under the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. (Source: WAGC Gaming Compacts) https://500nations.com/Washington_Casinos.asp The new Trump administration could herald a remaking of the international order. How should the world respond? If Trump's activity is meant to bend existing alliances to US advantage, Europe should... View Article

Local landmarks lost and damaged by raging Los Angeles fires The devastating fires raging across much of Southern California this week have caused extreme damage, leveling some of Los Angeles' historic landmarks. The blaze, which has left five dead and many more injured so far, broke out amid dry and windy conditions, leaving officials scrambling to contain the historic destruction. Thousands of firefighters continue to battle at least five sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area, as well as several smaller blazes. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/LA-fire-lost-landmarks/story?id=117517516 Fires that turned L.A. to ash exposed what DEI does in a fire station Faced with... View Article

Your questions on Trudeau's resignation, answered Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will soon be stepping down after nearly a decade in office, bowing to mounting political and public pressure to make way for new leadership. Monday's announcement, while not surprising, comes at a critical junction for Canada both at home and abroad. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about what comes next. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-resigns-trump-tariffs-what-happens-now-1.7424288 Trudeau says he will resign after Liberals choose successor, prorogues Parliament Justin Trudeau says he plans to step down as Canada's prime minister and leader of the Liberal party. Trudeau made the announcement on Monday, saying... View Article

As Trudeau resigns, Trump doubles down on Canada becoming 51st state In the wake of Justin Trudeau's announcement Monday that he will step down as Canada's prime minister and leader of the Liberal party, incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is, once again, claiming that many Canadians want to see our country become a U.S. state. In a post to his social media platform Truth Social Monday, Trump wrote “many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State. https://globalnews.ca/news/10944865/justin-trudeau-resigns-donald-trump-reaction/ What's really behind Donald Trump's tariff threats and '51st state' posts about Canada Gaining leverage seen as key to Trump's trademark negotiating... View Article

FBI Releases Video of NOLA Terrorist Wearing Meta Glasses, Planting IED-Filled Coolers Across the French Quarter The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released surveillance footage showing Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the perpetrator of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, planting improvised explosive devices (IEDs) concealed in coolers throughout the French Quarter. Jabbar was also wearing Meta-branded smart glasses, which he used to scout out the location during prior visits to the city. Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran from Houston, conducted the attack by driving a rented Ford F-150 Lightning EV truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting... View Article

Biden commutes sentences of 37 federal death row prisoners President Biden used his clemency authority Monday to commute the sentences of 37 of the 40 men on federal death row to life without parole, in one of the most significant moves taken against capital punishment in recent presidential history. Biden did not commute the sentences of three men who were involved in cases of terrorism or hate-fueled mass murder, including Robert Bowers, convicted for the 2018 mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue; Dylann Roof, convicted for the 2015 mass shooting at a Black church in Charleston, S.C.; and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev,... View Article

Why are Canadian judges called Your Worship? Worship is an honorific prefix for mayors, justices of the peace, peace commissioners, and magistrates in present or former Commonwealth realms. In spoken address, these officials are addressed as Your Worship or referred to as His Worship, Her Worship, or Their Worship. Are Canadian judges called your honor? It can be intimidating, but knowing what to expect can help. Provincial Court judges are addressed as ‘Your Honour' inside the courtroom. (Outside court, they are addressed as Judge, followed by their surname, for example, Judge Smith.) https://legalknowledgebase.com/why-are-canadian-judges-called-your-worship A ‘broken' system: Canadians can't afford lawyers... View Article

Flashback : Which Came First; Childish Thinking Or Liberal Thinking? Yesterday, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette commenced a new series that will continue through inauguration day. Throughout the month, readers will be indulged with hope as they read child-like children's suggestions to the President-elect. Now, when OutOfTheBlu was a youngster, he was a bit of a Marxist; thinking he could work at a Ferrari factory while his friends worked as mansion builders and other friends cooked baseball-shaped, filet mignons. Then, we could all share for free and really live it up! So, while we're certainly not surprised at the overwhelmingly liberal... View Article