Month: June 2023

What Is a Community?

Commentary I was given cause recently to reflect on the meaning of “community.” What is community? Most people would reflexively answer that it is where you live, your locality, and that would not be entirely incorrect. But, what is a community really? Must you have a home in your community? Can you be in more…


President Biden Reacts to Hunter Biden’s Plea Deal: ‘I’m Very Proud of My Son’

President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden is pleading guilty to federal charges. What’s in his plea deal with the Justice Department, and how is the White House reacting? Special counsel John Durham meets with the House Intelligence Committee. Find out what lawmakers have to say about how the FBI handled the Trump-Russia investigation. Rep. Tom Tiffany…


Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (June 20)

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for July delivery fell $1.28 to $70.50 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for August delivery fell 19 cents to $75.90 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for July delivery fell 7 cents $2.61 a gallon. July heating oil fell 7 cents to $2.48 a gallon. July natural gas fell 14 cents to $2.49…


How Major US Stock Indexes Fared June 20

Stocks closed lower in Wall Street’s first trading after a five-week rally carried it to its highest level since the spring of last year. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq composite fell. The U.S. stock market took a step back after rising on hopes the economy can avoid a recession…


Chinese Automakers Start EV Price War in Australia

Two Chinese car manufacturers have sparked an electric vehicle (EV) price war in Australia with their plans to roll out “the most affordable” electric car on the market this week. On June 19, MG Motor, which Chinese automaker SAIC Motor owns, announced the release of an entry-level model for its MG4 electric SUV at $38,990 (US$26,500),…


Missing Hiker’s Body Found Underwater at Three Sisters Falls

A volunteer search team looking for a 27-year-old man who went missing last week while swimming in a natural pool at a popular hiking spot near Julian in San Diego found a submerged body on June 19. Divers made the discovery shortly before 1:30 p.m. in a pool underneath Three Sisters Falls in Descanso, in…


Senators Spent a Collective Total of $500,000 for Office Art Rentals Since 2016: Taxpayers’ Group

Canada’s senators spent a collective $500,000 on art for their offices since 2016, according to the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation (CTF). “Some say art is priceless, but in the Canadian Senate, it’s more like a blank cheque,” stated a June 16 news release from the non-profit advocacy group. “Senators have racked up more than half-a-million dollars…


Second Censure Resolution for Adam Schiff Fails. Why?

Commentary Does a resolution to censure or an actual censure of a sitting House member have any teeth? In 2019, Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) authored a resolution to censure Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.). Schiff had grossly mischaracterized a phone call between Donald Trump and the President of Ukraine and helped initiate an impeachment inquiry. This…


Why Protecting Your Children From Adversity Is Actually Maiming Them: Lee Benson

In this episode, we sit down with Lee Benson, the author of “Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed.” Growing up in a low-income family, Benson went from pulling weeds for 25 cents an hour as a child to founding and selling multiple successful companies. What is the downside to protecting children from…


[PREMIERING NOW] Why Protecting Your Children From Adversity Is Actually Maiming Them: Lee Benson

In this episode, we sit down with Lee Benson, the author of “Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed.” Growing up in a low-income family, Benson went from pulling weeds for 25 cents an hour as a child to founding and selling multiple successful companies. What is the downside to protecting children from…