President-elect Donald Trump appears prepared to reinvigorate the Monroe Doctrine, which historically asserted U.S. influence over the Western Hemisphere. His administration is expected to reestablish a firm stance against any foreign competition, particularly from China, in controlling critical maritime chokepoints and natural resources in the region. Trump took to social…

In recent weeks, tensions surrounding terrorist activities and protests related to the Israel-Palestine conflict have escalated sharply in Europe, particularly following a tragic terrorist attack in Germany and subsequent disruptions in Ireland. The incident in Germany saw a 50-year-old man from Saudi Arabia deliberately plough through a Christmas market in…

Mike Shedlock, writing on MishTalk.com, revisits his analysis of recession indicators, particularly focusing on the McKelvey Recession Indicator, originally established by Edward McKelvey at Goldman Sachs. This indicator tracks the interplay between the current 3-month unemployment rate average and its 12-month low. Specifically, if the difference exceeds 0.30 percentage points,…

The Lebanon Driver Services Center, located at 204 Maddox Simpson Parkway, has recently reopened ahead of schedule following a remodeling endeavor that began in mid-July. Initially, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security had anticipated that the renovations would extend into January. During the period the center was closed,…

In a tragic incident on December 22, 2024, a police sergeant was injured when a vehicle driven by a nonbinary suspect, 24-year-old Andrea Elizabeth Grube—also known as Benjamin Grube—drove onto the sidewalk outside the El Cajon Police Department. The vehicle struck Sergeant Kevin Maxwell, who had been serving with the…

Mysterious drone sightings have increasingly been reported over various U.S. cities and military installations, capturing public attention and stimulating numerous theories about their origins. Despite these concerns, federal authorities have stated that there is no immediate national security threat linked to these incidents. Speculations have ranged from government exercises to…

Central Florida is gearing up for a holiday week characterized by a blend of mild temperatures and overcast skies. As Christmas approaches, the weather will remain mostly cloudy, particularly on Monday, when temperatures are expected to peak in the low 70s. Residents and visitors should be prepared for a slight…

In recent developments, President-elect Donald Trump has reignited his interest in securing U.S. ownership and control of Greenland, describing it as an “absolute necessity” for national security and global freedom. This renewed ambition comes alongside his announcement of Ken Howery, a co-founder of PayPal, as his selection for the U.S.…

In a recent interview with USAWatchdog.com, financial and geopolitical cycle analyst Martin Armstrong shared grim predictions concerning the global economy under the incoming administration of President Elect Donald Trump. Armstrong anticipates that the world will experience a depression in certain regions, particularly Europe, and a recession in the United States…

The recent release of new educational standards by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has raised eyebrows, particularly from Will Flanders and Kyle Koenen of the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty. They question why certain schools with low student achievement rates continue to receive passing grades, suggesting a…

In a controversial move just before Christmas and during his final days in office, President Joe Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 out of the 40 individuals on federal death row. This decision has ignited a heated debate, especially as the group includes individuals convicted of heinous crimes, including…