In Defense of National Borders

Oklahoma Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Fast-Moving Wildfires Scorch The Panhandle Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency as a massive wildfire spread across the panhandle region of the state and crossed into Kansas. The Ranger Road Fire has burned 145,000 acres and is one of four wildfires raging in the northwest region of the state. In total, the fires have scorched about 156,000 acres. Latest from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture: Ranger Road Fire: 145,000 acres, 0% contained Stevens Fire: 5,500 acres Side Road Fire: 3,300 acres, 25% contained 43 Fire: 2,200...

'Soft' Data Soars To 2-Year Highs As Chicago PMI Smashes Expectations Market News International's Chicago Business Barometer smashed expectations this morning, print 57.7 - the highest since May 2022 - and above the highest analysts' expectation. This is the second straight month above 50 (signaling expansion) with new orders and employment surging (but prices also rising)... Prices paid rose at a faster pace; signaling expansion New orders rose at a faster pace; signaling expansion Employment rose and the direction reversed; signaling expansion Inventories fell and the direction reversed; signaling contraction Supplier deliveries rose at a faster...

US Africa Command said on Friday that its forces launched more airstrikes in Somalia on April 6 and April 7 as the US bombing campaign in the East African country continues with virtually no media coverage. AFRICOM said the strikes targeted the ISIS affiliate based in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland region, where the US backs local […]