Max Blumenthal, the editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, has said that Israel is going to continue to escalate the war in Lebanon after a major failure in Iran. Both the US and Israel have been unsuccessful in their stated goals in Iran, making the interim peace agreement nothing more than a surrender document. Blumenthal said in an interview with Going Underground host Afshin Rattansi, aired on Sunday, that Israel needs the US for “firepower.” “Israel cannot do anything without US firepower, and the US was not willing to commit the amount of men and materiel to do what Israel needed,” Blumenthal…

Key Takeaways Understanding minimum standards is crucial, as they set the baseline for performance in self-defense with firearms. Minimum standards are not about acceptability but about getting started; they represent the first step towards proficiency. Every gun and carry method adheres to minimum standards, which apply universally across the board.…

Key Takeaways The Tennessee Court of Appeals is reviewing the constitutionality of two firearm laws, which a trial court declared void. The going armed statute criminalizes carry with intent to be armed and affects self-defense rights, prompting legal challenges. A three-judge panel found the laws unconstitutional, applying the U.S. Supreme…

The United States and Iran have exchanged several strikes since Friday. These renewed attacks are threatening to upend an already precarious peace deal between the two warring nations. Both sides have accused the other of violating the terms of the agreement signed on June 17th. This is the first time…

Housing Data’s Out Your home may still be the best investment you’ll ever make – except maybe a marriage license if it comes with a warranty… Year-Over-Year The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, covering all nine U.S. census divisions,reported a 0.8% annual gain in April, up…

A United States Department of Agriculture facility has opened up to combat the New World screwworm parasite infecting animals in Mexico and the US. The facility will produce millions of sterile flies to combat the screwworm. The USDA invested about $21 million to renovate and convert an existing fruit fly…