In March, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern that in the wake of banking sector turmoil, households and small businesses could experience a credit crunch. An April survey from the New York Fed suggests that this crunch has already begun. Whether it’s already happening or looming on the horizon, Straight Arrow News contributor Larry…

The United States military is struggling to find enough recruits to fill its ranks. The nation’s top brass are taking several steps to rectify the problem, including taking advice from some of their own. Mandatory Funday is the online handle of a social media influencer who caters to a specific audience. Straight Arrow News is…

Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will be running for reelection in 2024, the Republican National Committee released an AI-generated video depicting a dystopian version of his potential second term. AI-generated images, audio, and video are considered synthetic media and it can be influential in shaping public opinion. Henry Ajder, an advisor on generative…

Police reform is an issue on the minds of many Americans, due to incidents like the police-related beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. However, some see rising crime in cities like Seattle as evidence that cutting police budgets will only lead to more violent crime. Straight Arrow News contributor Dr. Rashad Richey says statistics…

The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved a bill to crack down on child sexual abuse material online. The bipartisan legislation now heads to the Senate floor for a vote.  If passed, the bill  would allow victims of online child sexual abuse material to bring civil suits against tech platforms like social media sites and app…

The Plainview Independent School District released new details on Wednesday, May 20, after reports of sexual misconduct among first graders at South Elementary left parents demanding answers. The Plainview ISD statement contradicted the account of Heather Gonzales, the cousin of the 6-year-old girl who says she was sexually assaulted by a classmate.  According to Gonzales, the…

A federal judge in Virginia has declared that U.S. laws prohibiting individuals aged 18 to 20 from purchasing handguns at federally licensed firearms dealers are unconstitutional. The judge cited them as a violation of the Second Amendment. While the Gun Control Act of 1968 permits individuals aged 18 and older to purchase shotguns and rifles,…

Ukraine’s spring counteroffensive is officially on hold as the embattled country awaits delivery of pledged military aid. Meanwhile, Putin’s weapons stockpile may be shrinking. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan believes that, for Russia, it doesn’t matter whether it loses the next battle or not. He argues Putin is playing the long game and the…