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OPINION: Actual Security vs. Security Theatre
“Even $1 of funding to Hamas is too much,” I was told, in a private meeting with a good friend at a major US regulator, to explain the antipathy of some US politicians towards crypto.
Public Health Agencies’ Actions May be Undermining Their Efforts to Regain Trust
Among the direst casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic is Americans’ trust in public health authorities.
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Tough Talk from People in Suits: Binance Settlement Kabuki Theater
By Omid Malekan | Dec 1, 2023
Binance was wrong in not complying with regulations, but the enforcement and consequences it faced highlight a double standard in the financial industry, where traditional institutions often engage in worse practices but face milder repercussions, and the effectiveness of such regulations in truly preventing illicit finance is questionable.
A tower of American foreign policy, Kissinger is dead
By Joshua Claybourn | Nov 30, 2023
Henry Kissinger, a towering figure in American foreign policy, passed away Thursday, November 29 at age 100. His legacy, marked by a blend of diplomatic brilliance and controversial decisions, leaves an indelible imprint on the world stage.
GOP debate echoed growing bipartisan calls for ‘reciprocity’ in U.S.-China relations
By Federal Newswire | Nov 9, 2023
While the verbal spar between Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy may have been the most viral moment of Wednesday’s GOP debate, a strong undercurrent throughout the night was a focus on the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in the U.S.
Israel Declared War on Hamas—Is Iran Next?
By Federal Newswire Editorial Board | Oct 9, 2023
The Hamas attacks on Israel this weekend caught the world’s attention, which seems to have been the point. The Iranian proxy army sent thousands of rockets into Israel as fighters crossed the border from Gaza on boats and motorcycles. The violence was especially extreme, as if to invite a larger-than normal Israeli response.
Restarted Border Wall is Too Late to Avoid Chaos
By Peter McGinnis | Oct 9, 2023
The Biden administration, it seems, has restarted construction of the border wall President Biden maintains doesn’t work. Better late than never. But chances are the crisis at the Southern Border is already worse than it appears.
Antitrust pursuits against Google won’t save legacy media
By Bill Peacock | Aug 24, 2023
Gannett, the owner of USA TODAY and a couple of hundred local newspapers, recently joined with the U.S. Department of Justice and attorneys general from mostly blue states by filing suit against Google for violations of antitrust law.
Appalachia's Renaissance: A new era of remote work and Sun Belt growth
By Charles Blain | Aug 22, 2023
For over a century, Appalachia has become synonymous with American underdevelopment, casting a pall over its rich history, culture, and natural beauty.
A big mistake to empower IRS speech regulators over non-profits
By Tony McDonald | Aug 15, 2023
As the GOP pushes to rescind funding for the IRS to hire 87,000 new agents, at least one congressional Republican appears surprisingly zealous about empowering the IRS to police the speech rights of America’s nonprofits.
DOI offshore wind leases may mean trouble for the U.S. grid
By Bill Peacock | Jul 31, 2023
The Department of the Interior recently announced that it will hold its first offshore wind energy lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. The department claims that the three areas to be leased offshore of Texas and Louisiana "have the potential to generate approximately 3.7 GW" of electricity.
Chinese obsessions
By Bill King | Jul 28, 2023
It is hard to grasp the timescale of Chinese history and culture, which can be traced back nearly 5,000 years
BLM Policy will side-step congress to change our national land-use heritage
By Jerry Schickedanz | May 25, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management is sidestepping Congress to rewrite rules that govern how federal lands will be managed.
Gallagher expresses urgent need to combat Mexican drug cartels and Chinese influence
By Editorial Board | May 23, 2023
U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, told Federal Newswire last week that he is concerned about the alarming rise of Mexican drug cartels and their ties to Chinese influences.
Permit by Rule: A Streamlined Approach to Government Approvals
By Curtis Schube | May 16, 2023
Permit-by-rule, a simplified process for obtaining permits, has gained traction as a solution to expedite government approvals for various projects.
A land grab built on shaky ground
By Editorial Board | Apr 25, 2023
Most Americans will be surprised to learn that the federal government owns nearly 28 percent of all land in the United States. This does not include additional acreage used for military bases and federal buildings.
Biden Administration using conservation programs to strip property rights
By Margaret Byfield | Apr 6, 2023
Programs changed to reach the permanently protected 30x30 target
The IRS continues to lack transparency: 10,000 potential documents after reporting there were none
By Pete McGinnis | Mar 24, 2023
Last week, many who focus on openness in government celebrated Sunshine Week and National Freedom of Information Day on March 16, observed on the birthday of James Madison, the Father of the Constitution
2023 Look Ahead: AI is here for real, and no one’s truly ready
By Bruce Gustafson | Dec 14, 2022
The internet is agog over ChatGPT. A class-action lawsuit is building momentum in the US over AI trained to code using open source repositories as its training ground.
As tech sector faces crunch, now is the wrong time for job-killing Klobuchar tech bill
By Adam Kovacevich | Nov 30, 2022
Over the course of the past several months, leading American tech companies including Amazon, Meta, Twitter, Snap and others have announced large-scale layoffs, collectively letting go tens of thousands of workers due to a worsening economic climate.
