Category: Defending America

Men Must Be Strong Again and Push Back Against Cancel Culture: Steve Deace

January 27, 2023
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Cancel culture thrives in American society because men are too weak to push back against it, stand up for their rights, and defend their families, said Steve Deace, conservative commentator and host of “The Steve Deace Show” on BlazeTV. Deace said the West was built by strong men who wouldn’t put up with nonsense. “There…

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Trump and DeSantis Can, and Should, Ban China from Buying American Farmland and Critical Assets: General Robert Spaulding

January 19, 2023
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Title III in the Defense Production Act gives the U.S. federal government “wide latitude” when protecting the United States’ national security. Consequently, if he once again wins the White House, President Donald Trump, can, and should, ban China from purchasing American assets, retired Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding said in an interview that aired on the “Newsmakers” Epoch…

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Trump, DeSantis Should Ban China from Buying American Farmland, Critical Assets: Robert Spalding

January 19, 2023
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Title III in the Defense Production Act gives the U.S. federal government “wide latitude” when protecting the United States’ national security. Consequently, if he once again wins the White House, President Donald Trump, can, and should, ban China from purchasing American assets, retired Brig. Gen. Robert Spalding said in an interview that aired on the “Newsmakers” Epoch…

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Virginia Gov. Youngkin Responds to Criticism Over China-Partnered Ford Plant Decision

January 19, 2023
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Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s removal of Virginia for consideration for automaker Ford’s new battery plant has come under fire from Democrats, who said that a $3.5 billion Ford battery manufacturing plant would have created over 2,500 jobs in southern Virginia while questioning whether the national security concern over Ford’s China-based partner was legitimate. On Tuesday,…

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Florida Judge Rejects DeSantis Administration’s Bid to Toss Lawsuit Over Migrant Flights

January 18, 2023
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A Florida judge has ruled that a legal challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ program to fly illegal immigrants to other states will go to trial. On Jan. 13, Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Democrat state Sen. Jason Pizzo against DeSantis and two individuals with the Florida Department…

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US Government Seeks to Outlaw TikTok but Faces Obstacles

January 18, 2023
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President Joe Biden signed legislation in December banning federal employees from using TikTok on government devices due to national security threats. And more than 25 states have taken measures against the popular app, either by prohibiting its usage on government devices or filing litigation. Some believe that these measures are good, but not enough. They…

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Cartel Linked to Execution-Style Killings of 6, Including Teen Mother and Baby in California: Sheriff

January 17, 2023
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Six people including a six-month-old baby cradled in the arms of her 17-year-old mother were shot dead at a home in California’s main agricultural valley on Monday in what authorities called a “cartel-style execution” with a link to gangs and illegal drugs. Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux said the killings were connected to the illicit…

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Facing Recruitment Crisis, US Army Develops Program to Help Aspiring Soldiers Meet Eligibility Requirements

January 15, 2023
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In times of national emergency, the United States military has been far less restrictive in its recruitment policies than it is today. In fact, during World War II, some noncitizen men who could not provide proof of legal entry to the United States were permitted to enlist. Also, during World War II, men ages 18…

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State Governments ‘Weakest Link’ in Protecting America From ‘Enemy’ Cyberattacks

January 14, 2023
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United States federal agencies and the Pentagon over the last decade have imposed a matrix of restrictions on purchasing technology from companies owned or influenced by China’s ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP), but few of the nation’s 50 states have taken similar precautions. In fact, many state governments apparently aren’t aware—or haven’t publicly acknowledged—how potentially…

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Youngkin Blocked Ford Battery Plant over China Concerns

January 14, 2023
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Virginia Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin does not want his state to participate in the Ford Motor Co. request to build a battery manufacturing plant due to national security concerns associated with China. The automaker has an ongoing agreement with a Chinese company. “We felt that the right thing to do was to not recruit Ford…

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