NOTE: From this edition forward, Defense Issues Weekly will appear on weekdays. This week, it will appear on Tuesday, and afterwards, it will appear on Mondays. US on course to …
Lawmakers Claim Their Carbon Tax Proposal Is ‘Revenue-Neutral.’ It’s Actually A $1 Trillion Tax Hike
Congressional leaders of the House Climate Solutions Caucus are pushing a proposed carbon tax bill as “revenue-neutral.” The bill will likely raise the tax burden by more than $1 trillion without …
House Republicans cave on spending, embrace higher taxes
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. That is exactly what just happened once again in Washington. The people that …
When Unions Won’t Budge
Cities across the country are struggling; some are finding the piggy bank empty. Cities like Scranton, PA are feeling the effects of the tough economy, poor real estate market and …
Smollett Case Reportedly Heading To Grand Jury
Jussie Smollett’s case about an alleged attack in January could be headed to a grand jury. Law enforcement official sources reported the case could be headed to a grand jury …
Shock: EPA Administrator Pushes Job-Crushing Climate Regs But Is Incapable Of Supporting President’s Warming Claims
In a hearing yesterday on climate regulation, Senator Sessions pressed EPA administrator Gina McCarthy to support the President’s statements on warming which are used to justify massive proposed administrative actions …
Minnesota Democrats Reportedly Want Ilhan Omar Out — She Blames Trump
Democratic Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar blamed President Donald Trump on Sunday after reports surfaced that members of the Minnesota Democratic Party are considering removing her from congressional office for her …
Economists issue the “D Word” on global economy
The possibility of a global depression is now being floated in economic circles due to the expected cascading failures of European banks and the growing fear that the European Central …
Final Resting Place of USS Hornet CV-8 Located in the South Pacific
The wreckage of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Hornet was discovered in late January 2019 by the expedition crew of Paul G. Allen’s Research Vessel (R/V) Petrel. Hornet was found 5,400 meters (nearly 17,500 feet) below …
In Hot Pursuit Means More in Dubai
Gulf News is reporting that the ‘no budget worries’ Dubai Police Department has purchased a Lamborghini ‘squad’ car. The sporty two-seater can reach speeds of 217 miles per hour giving …