Hosts on ABC’s The View are blasting Fox News personality Pete Hegseth over a recent West Point address, arguing that his focus on pronouns and “wokeness” looks more like a culture war than a serious response to threats such as Iran. Their reaction folds a single commencement speech into a larger fight over what national…
Donald Trump has named former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to a new White House advisory council on artificial intelligence, placing a loyal political ally alongside some of the most powerful executives in tech. The move pairs Bondi with figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang and Larry Ellison on a body that will help shape…
US intelligence assessments now claim that Iran’s supreme leader is holed up in a fortified underground compound, cut off from most of his own government and speaking to the outside world only through trusted messengers. The picture that emerges is of a leader physically vulnerable and politically insulated at a moment when Iran faces internal…
Ukraine is bracing for a sharp drop in artillery firepower after a Czech-led international effort to buy ammunition for Kyiv splintered, threatening roughly half of the heavy shells it had expected from the scheme. The fracture underscores how dependent Ukraine’s frontline operations have become on a patchwork of ad hoc coalitions, and how fragile that…
Some firearms don’t just perform well out of the box — they actually feel better the more time you spend with them. That usually comes down to smooth action breaking in, ergonomics becoming more natural, and the shooter building familiarity with recoil, trigger reset, and handling. This list focuses on firearms that many users say…
When people talk about firearms that “keep working,” they’re usually referring to how well a design handles dirt, moisture, temperature changes, and long periods without perfect maintenance. In real-world use, conditions are rarely ideal, so reliability tends to matter more than features or precision. The firearms below are widely known for holding up across different…
When people talk about confidence with firearms, they often focus on the name on the gun or its reputation in videos and reviews. But in real use, confidence usually doesn’t come from what others say. It comes from how familiar someone is with handling it over time, especially under different conditions and levels of stress….
A truck delivery in Kansas was reportedly delayed after workers discovered a protected robin nest in a location that interfered with loading or access. The situation brought an unusual but real conflict into focus: how wildlife protection laws can temporarily override business operations when nesting birds are involved. While the delay may seem minor, it…
Federal wildlife agents have dismantled a sprawling trafficking network that slaughtered bald and golden eagles along with other federally protected birds, feeding a lucrative black market for feathers and body parts. Prosecutors say the ring operated across several Western states and is linked to at least 118 dead eagles, a toll that has stunned conservationists…
When a tag is on the line and daylight is fading, hunters reach for rifles that are proven, not theoretical. The models that keep showing up in blinds and backcountry camps share a track record of accuracy, reliability, and real animals on the ground. This rundown looks at ten rifles that seasoned hunters trust when…