Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Tuesday, June 14, that Belarus has already received some of the nuclear weapons Russia had said it would be sending over. President Lukashenko said he wouldn’t hesitate to order the use of the weapons if his country faces aggression. “There will be an immediate decision, I have already said this…

According to a blog post from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), there were more than 1 million car thefts reported in the United States in 2022. The number, which averages out to about two stolen cars every minute, is a 7% increase from 2021. The number of car thefts is also the highest it’s…

A concerted effort to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States is positioned as a significant driving force behind the nation’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. To support this clean transportation initiative, the Biden administration has allocated over $24 billion. However, as the funding for EV proliferation grows, so…

A vote on funding for the University of Wisconsin was suspended in the state Assembly Tuesday, June 13, as Republicans looked to defund the university’s diversity and inclusion programs. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, R, estimated the cuts would total $32 million. “I hope we have the ability to eliminate that spending. The university should have…

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all 37 federal charges against him, and car thefts have dramatically spiked in the United States. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  Trump pleads not guilty in classified documents case As expected, former President Trump pleaded not guilty to all…

The FBI announced a new three-strike disciplinary system for employees who misuse the warrantless surveillance program under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The new punishments are based on the severity of the misuse and whether or not it was deliberate.  Section 702 allows intelligence officials to collect information on non-U.S. persons…

With former President Donald Trump’s trial imminent, two controversial players who are likely to preside in the historic case are gaining attention. Judge Aileen Cannon has been randomly selected to hear the case. She was appointed to the federal bench by Trump in 2020. Therefore, some Democrats are calling for her recusal from the case.…

When China’s “zero-COVID” policy was virtually abandoned in December 2022, there were hopes of economic boom times for the world’s second-largest economy. With weakening factory output and sluggish consumer spending, it’s become increasingly obvious the rosy forecast won’t pan out as expected. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan explains why China is not experiencing the…

Former President Donald Trump is facing 37 federal felony counts related to his mishandling of classified documents. Trump has denied all wrongdoing, claiming the investigation was politically motivated. Although the charges are serious, Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan doesn’t think they’ll impact the election. He argues we’re still looking at a 2020 rematch —…

Presidential candidate Sen/ Tim Scott (R-SC) has an optimistic vision for America that sets him apart from GOP frontrunner Donald Trump, who paints America as a “nation in decline.” Scott calls the 2024 election a choice between candidates preaching “grievance or greatness.” The only Black Republican in the Senate, Scott is even hopeful on the…