April 15, 2026

United States President Donald Trump claimed that the war between the U.S. and Iran is “very close to being over.” Peace talks are expected to resume in the aftermath of the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called for a naval blockade of the vital waterway on Monday,…

This article was originally published by Ryan McMaken at The Mises Institute.  The US Treasury Department last week released its monthly report on federal spending and revenue. March spending for the US federal government was up by more than $20 billion, or by nearly four percent, from March of last year.…

As the Pentagon pursues a review of the effectiveness of women in ground combat roles, a group of lawmakers is promoting legislation that would enshrine in policy the ability for women to serve in those roles. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, a Pennsylvania Democrat and former Air Force Officer, has introduced the…

A vessel owned by China passed through the Strait of Hormuz in spite of the blockade by the United States Navy under orders of President Donald Trump. The sanctioned Chinese-owned oil and chemical tanker Rich Starry successfully transited the vital waterway on Tuesday amid a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports.…

United States Vice President JD Vance says that the U.S. has “accomplished our objectives” in Iran and could wind down the war anytime. If that’s the case, then why would Donald Trump insist on a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to get the Iranian regime to…

No ship entered or exited Iranian ports during the first 24 hours of a sweeping U.S. maritime blockade, in an operation involving more than 10,000 troops and over a dozen warships, U.S. Central Command said Tuesday.The move places U.S. forces at the center of a key global shipping route after…

At 18 years old, Staff Sgt. Phillip “Bruce” Cook flew 35 missions as a ball turret gunner in a B-17 Flying Fortress, tasked with fighting for air supremacy over occupied Europe. Now, more than 80 years after his last mission, Cook has received France’s highest military award becoming a Knight…

Prepare for much more pain at the pump. The United States has started its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.  Ships are now all barred from entering or exiting Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz by the U.S. Navy. The U.S. says that it is attempting to ratchet up pressure…

This article was originally published by George Ford Smith at The Mises Institute.  Teddy Roosevelt would be so pleased if he could see the world today, with a US military presence virtually everywhere on the planet. The current savagery with Iran is only the headline conflict—having displaced the proxy missions in Ukraine…

Surviving a tough event—whether it was a physical and mental struggle, even a sudden job loss, a health scare, or something bigger—is only the first part. The real victory comes afterward, when you put yourself back together in a way that leaves you stronger and more capable than before. I’ve…

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