This article was originally published by George Ford Smith at The Mises Institute.  “America, above all countries, was born in an explicitly libertarian revolution, a revolution against empire; against taxation, trade monopoly, and regulation; and against militarism and executive power.”—Murray Rothbard, For a New Liberty: The Libertarian Manifesto What happened? How did we, in 2025, get so far from the dream of establishing a libertarian society? Answer: Certain elites didn’t want one. They wanted protection from the great multitude. They wanted power concentrated in a few people of their choosing, and that meant establishing a central coercive state. But directing the…

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The event — part of the party’s “People’s Town Hall” series — will be held in the Twin Cities and also feature Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minn. McDonough served as the top VA administrator for former President Joe Biden’s four years in office and stepped down from the Cabinet post in January. He has largely stayed out of the public spotlight since then. In a statement, DNC officials said the event is designed to “honor our military members and veterans and protect the care they so bravely earned.” They’ll also draw a contrast to the parade, which is centered around the…

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The crew of the destroyer Oscar Austin received military decorations for providing combat support to U.S. naval forces in the Red Sea against Houthi rebels, according to a Navy release.Sailors and other personnel aboard the vessel were awarded Unit Combat Action Ribbons after completing Austin’s first forward-deployed Naval Forces-Europe patrol in the U.S. Sixth Fleet and Fifth Fleet, which operate out of Europe and Africa, and the Middle East, respectively.“I’m honored to have assumed command of Oscar Austin during her first patrol as a forward deployed warship,” said Oscar Austin Cmdr. David Nicolas. “Having served previously as the ship’s executive…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews. The Republican majority on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee is calling for the U.S. government to sell up to three million acres of public land in order to hit revenue goals in the federal budget. That’s the astonishing high end of acreage of BLM and U.S. Forest Service land that would be required to be sold or transferred, the revenues from which would go to the U.S. Treasury. The low end of the spectrum is just over 2 million acres of federal…

From the recent ICE-related riots in Los Angeles to the nationwide Flag Day “No Kings” protests, it’s clear that violent civil unrest can erupt quickly and anywhere. And, on the off chance that it does where you are, you need to do if you’re caught in one. If you live in a city or suburb, don’t assume you’re safe just because you’re not downtown. Today, peaceful protests can flip into full-scale riots in minutes. This guide will walk you through the steps to prepare for a riot and provide guidance on how to survive if you’re caught in one. Why…

The Georgia Army National Guard activated the 111th Electromagnetic Warfare Company, the first unit of its kind in the U.S. Army, according to a National Guard press release.Lt. Col. Luke Gurley, commander of the 221st Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion — the parent command of the 111th EW — presided over the ceremony on Saturday at the Fort Gillem Enclave, which included the assumption of command by Capt. Caleb Rogers.“[This] unit … will be at the forefront of our capabilities in the electromagnetic spectrum,” Gurley said.The activation of the 111th EW Company marks a significant step in modernizing the Army’s…

This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The End of the American Dream under the title: Who Has Been Spending Enormous Amounts Of Money To Equip The Protesters In Los Angeles With Brand New Riot Gear? If the protests in Los Angeles are supposed to be peaceful, why is brand-new riot gear being trucked in and given to the protesters?  And why isn’t this making front-page news all over the country?  First of all, protesters only need riot gear if riots are going to break out. Secondly, it is becoming clear that someone purchased large quantities of riot…

By the middle of 1944, United States Navy submarines had weathered hard times of unreliable torpedoes and a necessary learning process to matured weapons of war, aided by onboard radar. At the same time, their Japanese opponents had yet to fully address the threat that these underwater marauders posed to the ships that brought oil and other foreign resources from their far-flung empire. So fully developed were the American subs that Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, commander in chief of naval forces, Pacific (CINCPAC), had started the year off by adding destroyers to his priority lists, so as to accelerate the…

Defense and Air Force officials are working to restore retirement funds to thousands of Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members who have joined the military since 2018 and were mistakenly left out of the Blended Retirement System.Officials estimate that more than 13,000 service members have been affected, including about 4,500 Reserve airmen and more than 7,000 Air Guard members. They’re also reviewing the records of another 1,500 combined Reserve and Air Guard members who have already separated from the military and may not have received any retirement funds.Defense Finance and Accounting Service officials are working with Air Force…

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news and cutting-edge gear reviews. While members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee painted vastly different pictures of the state of public-land and natural-resources management in America, suggestions that a large land-auction amendment is forthcoming dominated today’s budget reconciliation debate. The sale of as much as two million acres of federal lands in Nevada, Alaska, Utah, and Idaho could be part of the federal budget proposal. A proposal to sell about 500,000 acres of land in Nevada and Utah caused such an uproar among hunters, anglers, and…

“The Department is reviewing AUKUS as part of ensuring that this initiative of the previous Administration is aligned with the President’s America First agenda,” a Pentagon spokesperson wrote in a statement Wednesday.The spokesperson did not say who was involved in the effort, when it would conclude or why it was initiated — except to say that the Pentagon was concerned about the readiness of its forces and the U.S. defense industry.“This review will ensure the initiative meets these common sense, America First criteria,” the statement continued.RELATEDThe Financial Times first reported news of the review.As part of the trilateral defense pact,…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Joe Dahl is what you might call a rough fish enthusiast. Born and raised in Minnesota, Dahl’s been fishing all his life, but in recent years, he’s branched out from walleyes and bass to target more non-traditional species like bowfin, alligator gar, and bigmouth buffalo, a native sucker fish that looks like a carp and pulls like an ox. In late April, the Minneapolis-based angler broke the state catch-and-release record with a 32.5-inch bigmouth buffalo he caught from a bridge over the Cannon River. Dahl’s record…

The United States claims that it will be slashing military aid for Ukraine as it seeks an end to the war. So far, a resolution has not been found, and the U.S. isn’t likely to end all aid to Kiev. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, made a statement before the House Appropriations Committee in Congress on Tuesday and said, “It is a reduction in this budget.” Hegseth said the Trump administration views military aid funding for Ukraine differently than the previous administration. “This administration takes a very different view of that conflict,” he added. While the Trump…

Senators from both parties sharply questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about support for Ukraine, the defense budget and the Pentagon’s recent deployment of active-duty troops to Los Angeles in a tense hearing Wednesday. Several times, the secretary talked over or disputed the questions from senators, who also grew visibly frustrated at his answers. “This is the appropriations committee of the United States Senate. We appropriate the money that you will spend,” Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said in a feisty exchange over the Trump administration’s choice to accept a Qatar-gifted Boeing 747-8 for use as Air Force One. Hegseth appeared before…

The Air Force has tested a new variation of its ship-killing Quicksink guided bomb to expand its options for taking out enemy vessels in a future war.In a June 4 statement, the service said it dropped a 500-pound version of Quicksink, made from a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition, or JDAM, from a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber at Eglin Air Force Base’s Gulf Test Range off the coast of Florida. Previous Quicksink tests were conducted with 2,000-pound bombs.Quicksink is the Air Force Research Laboratory’s effort to strengthen its ability to take out enemy ships. This capability would be particularly important…

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics This story, “Old Fashioned Trout Trip,” appeared in the June 1964 issue of Outdoor Life. Experience has taught me that guides know what they’re doing. The silly set-up we were in, however, made me doubt the teachings of my own experience. I looked questioningly at my guide, a Native who sported the unlikely name of St. George. “Pechez,” he commanded, pointing to the water. “Fish here?” I asked incredulously. “Oui. Very good.” Our guides had part paddled and part lugged Wells and me perhaps a quarter of…

Is the divorce called off? Elon Musk has expressed “regret” for attacking president Donald Trump during a tit for tat exchange on social media. After the traded threats and online insults last week, many assumed that the two were publicly ending their “bromance.” “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far,” Musk said on his X account early on Wednesday morning. Musk did not specify which of his previous posts he now finds regrettable. Media reports have suggested that his associates and the White House were engaged in backchannel communications in a…