Former Vice President Mike Pence told supporters gathered at a conference in Orange County, California, today, that America’s national security hinges and military strength hinges on domestic oil and gas production and on energy independence. Energy is more than a domestic issue. It affects foreign policy, Pence said at the Nixon National Energy Conference at…

In another delay in New York’s probe into former President Donald Trump, the grand jury is on standby for a possible decision Thursday, with a clear divide in reactions between Republicans in the House and Senate. Legacy PAC founder Jared Craig joins us to assess the latest developments in the unprecedented case, and what this…

House Republicans on March 14 introduced a new reform package aimed at restoring America’s energy independence, though Democrats have already signaled it will face challenges passing through a divided Congress. The nearly 200-page bill (pdf), known as H.R. 1 or the “Lower Energy Costs Act,” was initially announced by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) last week but it was…

Commentary When it comes to energy independence—a key component of global stability—the America of 2022 could learn a lot from the America of 1942. In that year, American energy dominance powered the Allied war effort of World War II, making production substantially cheaper and producing an abundance of war material: aviation fuel, gasoline, synthetic rubber, and more….

When the Great Ice Storm of 1998 hit, it left millions without power for days, weeks, or even months. The crisis affected northern New York and Maine in the United States, and Eastern Ontario, Southern Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick in Canada. Canadian cities Ottawa and Montreal completely shut down, and the storm caused…

Commentary The United States is a big country with lots and lots of natural resources, but our energy independence is complicated. For instance, with oil, it was a much different story 140 years ago. Official numbers vary, but in 1880 the United States was responsible for 85–95 percent of world oil production and refining. John…

Hours before testifying before Congress, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas released his latest plan for handling the border crisis. We’ll take a look at the details, along with how he responded to pressing questions from Congress. On Wednesday, Russia released a former U.S. Marine as part of a prisoner exchange. His family said their prayers…

The UK’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised “clean, affordable, secure power” for future generations in the government’s new energy strategy. The British Energy Security Strategy, published on Thursday, sets out plans to boost Britain’s domestic energy production including nuclear, low carbon hydrogen, wind, and solar. Another licensing round will be launched for domestic gas production,…

President Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure from Congress over his plans to revive the Iran nuclear deal. Democrats and Republicans say it could enrich Iran, help Russia, and put the free world in danger. Who’s to blame for the soaring gas prices? Democrats grilled executives from big oil companies, while Republicans say it’s Biden’s…

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine isn’t just an attack on Ukraine; the real target is the United States, says Warsaw-based geostrategic analyst Jacek Bartosiak. The CEO and founder of Strategy & Future describes how the war has profoundly changed Poland as the country prepares for war. Next, in America Q&A, we ask…