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Iran Making Clear It’s Not Done Messing With America And Freedom
From Daily Caller News Foundation defense reporter Wallace White. Iran is attempting to rearm its militias across the Middle East after U.S. strikes crippled its nuclear program in June, according to CNN. Tehran has continued to arm the Houthi rebels in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon and its various militias in Iraq and Syria as the Islamic Republic reels from its 12-day-war with Israel and the U.S., which left its nuclear infrastructure and military crippled, according to CNN. While Iran has sustained serious damage from the war, its proxies remain a key arm of its influence over the region as frequent agitators against Israeli and U.S. forces. (RELATED: USAID Quietly Sent Thousands Of Viruses To Chinese Military-Linked Biolab (DCNF Exclusive)) “Iran was never going to stop resupplying their groups,” Michael Knights, a senior fellow at The Washington Institute, told CNN. “They might not be able to send this much or regularly – more stuff might get intercepted – but if you’re the (Iranian) Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force right now, what you’re trying to show is ‘we still exist, we’re intact, nothing has changed.’” A vessel carrying 750 tons of missiles and equipment bound for Yemen was intercepted by exiled Yemeni government loyalists Wednesday, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Iran denied sending the shipment, saying it was a “deceitful attempt” to incriminate the regime. The Houthis have regularly launched attacks against Israel, with the Israeli Air Force mostly recently hitting Houthi targets Monday in response to the strikes. The rebels also have imperiled international shipping through the Red Sea, which prompted a U.S. bombing campaign in March. Increased Attacks On Western Entities, Personnel Suspected Iranian-backed groups in Iraq have increased their attacks on Western entities and personnel in the nation, mostly recently hitting five oil fields with drone strikes, Aziz Ahmad, a Kurdish Regional Government official, said on X on Wednesday. Two of the oil fields were owned by U.S. companies, according to CNN. (RELATED: COVID-19 mRNA Shots Linked To Higher Death Toll Amongst Cancer Patients) In Lebanon, Hezbollah has received waning support from Iran after the December 2024 fall of the former Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria and Israel’s 2024 killing of the militant group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Hezbollah is a key ally to Hamas in its post-Oct. 7 war with Israel, regularly engaging with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in skirmishes on the border. Hamas has also been met with relative silence from their Iranian allies in the wake of Tehran’s brief war with Israel. What Is Syria Up To? Meanwhile, the new government in Syria — formerly a key thoroughfare for Tehran’s weapons transfers to allied terrorist groups — has seized Iranian shipments of arms to Hezbollah over the past year, according to CNN. Iran agreed Monday to meet in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday with France, Germany and the U.K. to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program. The European nations threatened Iran with renewed sanctions if there was not any movement on talks regarding its nuclear ambitions. The Iranian Foreign Ministry did not respond to the Daily Caller News Foundation’s request for comment.
DAVID BLACKMON: Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill Spells Bad News For Renewables
Written by David Blackmon for Daily Caller News Foundation A new report from big energy data and analytics firm Enverus finds that the rapid elimination of subsidies for wind and solar contained in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 (OBBBA) is likely to have major impacts on those industries. The report finds that just 30% of solar projects currently proposed or in development and 57% of wind projects will be able to survive as the subsidies and tax breaks phase out by 2030. These findings are the latest in a string of bad news for the U.S. renewables sector since the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January. On July 16 it was reported via a leaked internal memo that proposed wind and solar projects must now obtain signoff from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum before they can begin development of new projects across tens of millions of acres of federal lands or on the federal offshore waters. (RELATED: California Dems Blame Wildfires On Trump After Their Party Created Tinderbox Of Regs) These findings are the latest in a string of bad news for the U.S. renewables sector since the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January. On July 16 it was reported via a leaked internal memo that proposed wind and solar projects must now obtain signoff from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum before they can begin development of new projects across tens of millions of acres of federal lands or on the federal offshore waters. ‘Dead In The Water’ In an interview, the author of the Enverus report, Enverus Energy Research Analyst Corianna Mah, told me she and her team limited their analysis to onshore wind and solar projects. “We did not analyze offshore wind,” she said, adding, “We believe it’s already dead in the water due to the high interconnection costs and supply chain inflation.” Notably, the report finds that the state which leads the nation in installed capacity for both wind and solar generation, Texas, ranks as the state which will see the lowest percentage of solar projects currently in the interconnection queue on the state grid managed by ERCOT – just 6% – will now be able to survive through completion. This compares to survival rates of 40% for Illinois solar, 41% in Indiana, and near-100% survival rates in both California and Arizona. Energy Realities Top 10 Issues hitting the Energy Markets this Week https://t.co/789FHiPiXw — David Blackmon’s Energy Absurdity (@EnergyAbsurdity) July 21, 2025 When I asked what factors would account for such a wide disparity, Mah said it is all driven by the respective values in each state for Renewable Energy Certificates, or RECs. These are marketable instruments that enable individuals or companies to support renewable energy without having to build their own projects. “Texas has met and surpassed its RPS (Renewable Portfolio Standard) targets,” she said, “and its RECs – now used primarily for voluntary compliance – trade at a steep discount, around $3/MWh, compared to other markets, like CAISO, where RECs command $20-$30/MWh due to mandatory compliance requirements.” (RELATED: Energy Department Admits Millions Of Americans Are At Risk Thanks To Grid Vulnerabilities) Mah’s report finds that Texas also ranks among the states with the lowest percentages of onshore wind projects expected to survive through completion, along with Iowa and Illinois, for the same reason. But, the report adds, “All evaluated wind projects in Montana and most in Oklahoma” are expected to make it into production.” The Enverus findings are consistent with findings from a study by FTI Consulting Sr. Director Dan Goodwin, which also finds wind and solar taking a significant hit from the provisions in the OBBBA. Energy Security? Coming as it does during a time of surging power demand driven by rapidly evolving AI technologies and their accompanying datacenters, this looming shortfall in anticipated wind and solar capacity must now be more than offset by rapid expansions in more traditional baseload generation. FTI’s study projects most of that need will be met by gas-fired generation in the near-to-mid-term, with more nuclear generation coming online in the out years. This week’s unveiling of $92 billion in new private sector investments to develop the nation’s largest AI datacenter hub outside Pittsburgh, PA, appears to confirm that assessment. One thing is for sure: It’s all a huge balancing act with major implications for America’s future energy security. (RELATED: Timeline On Catastrophic Global Events Reveals Chilling Imminent Threats) David Blackmon is an energy writer and consultant based in Texas. He spent 40 years in the oil and gas business, where he specialized in public policy and communications. The views and opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author and do not reflect the official position of the Daily Caller News Foundation. TMM Analysis We highly recommend following David Blackmon on social media. His work is fascinating, and he’s a brilliant communicator.
The Final Bell: Remembering Hulk Hogan, Legend of the Ring
Terry Bollea, known worldwide by his larger-than-life wrestling persona Hulk Hogan, passed away Thursday at the age of 71 in Clearwater, Florida. Local police confirmed they responded to a cardiac arrest call that morning. Hogan was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a nearby hospital. Authorities stated there was no evidence of foul play or suspicious circumstances. His passing marks the end of an era—not just for professional wrestling, but for American pop culture itself. The Man Who Made Wrestling a Global Phenomenon To describe Hulk Hogan simply as a wrestler would be to undersell a legacy that reshaped the entire entertainment industry. With his iconic horseshoe mustache, bandana, and red-and-yellow ring gear, Hogan didn’t just dominate the ring—he became the face of professional wrestling worldwide. His presence helped catapult the WWE (then WWF) from a regional sports attraction to a mainstream global empire. In 1985, Hogan headlined the inaugural WrestleMania, teaming up with Mr. T to face off against Rowdy Roddy Piper and Paul Orndorff. The event wasn’t just a success—it was a cultural explosion. Over a million viewers watched via closed-circuit TV, and from that moment on, Hulkamania became a household term. Two years later, his legendary bout with Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III drew 80,000 fans to the Pontiac Silverdome—setting attendance records and redefining what a wrestling spectacle could look like. That match, and the iconic body slam seen around the world, remains etched in the minds of fans even decades later. Champion in the Ring and Beyond Throughout his WWE tenure, Hogan won the World Heavyweight Championship six times, holding the title for a staggering 1,474 consecutive days during his first reign. Only two other wrestlers in WWE history—Bruno Sammartino and Bob Backlund—held it longer in a single stretch. But Hogan was more than just a champion. He was a media powerhouse. He crossed over into television and film, playing Thunderlips in Rocky III and starring in his own series, Thunder in Paradise. His popularity extended beyond the ring, with appearances on countless talk shows and late-night television, cementing his place as a pop culture fixture. Reinvention and the Birth of the NWO As the 1990s ushered in a new generation of fans with different tastes, Hogan adapted. In 1996, he made wrestling history again by turning heel—becoming a villain—as the frontman for WCW’s notorious faction, the New World Order (NWO). Trading in his bright colors for black and white, “Hollywood Hogan” embraced a darker persona that mirrored the edgier, rebellious tone of the era. The NWO storyline rejuvenated wrestling at a critical time and led WCW to dominate WWE in ratings for 83 consecutive weeks. Hogan’s reinvention wasn’t just successful—it was transformative. Wrestling became appointment television again, and Hogan stood at the center of it. (MORE NEWS: Trump Takes on Crime in D.C.) A Hero’s Return By 2002, Hogan returned to WWE and faced off against The Rock at WrestleMania 18 in Toronto. Though he was technically the villain, fans refused to boo him. The crowd erupted in cheers for their childhood hero, prompting Hogan to dig out his classic red-and-yellow gear once again. That moment symbolized the deep emotional connection fans maintained with the icon—even after decades. Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005, a formal recognition of his enduring impact on the industry. More Than a Wrestler In recent years, Hogan had faced various health struggles, including lingering issues from his many years in the ring. Still, he remained active in the wrestling world, most recently launching Real American Freestyle Wrestling and opening a bar in New York City directly across from Madison Square Garden—where so many of his iconic matches took place. Reactions poured in immediately upon news of his death. Wrestling legends like Ric Flair and Triple H paid tribute online, sharing memories of their time with the larger-than-life figure who helped shape the industry. Political Ally and Cultural Icon Outside of wrestling, Hogan remained engaged in public life. He made headlines in 2024 for speaking at the Republican National Convention in support of Donald Trump. In response to the news of Hogan’s death, Trump posted a tribute on Truth Social: “We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster.’ Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way—strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart… the cultural impact he had was massive… He will be greatly missed.” A Lasting Legacy Hulk Hogan’s journey from local Florida wrestler to worldwide megastar is nothing short of extraordinary. He wasn’t just part of wrestling history—he was wrestling history. His energy, charisma, and uncanny ability to capture the crowd’s imagination made him more than just a performer. He was a symbol of perseverance, showmanship, and the power of reinvention. To his wife Sky, his family, and millions of fans across the globe—he leaves behind a legacy that will live on in arenas, locker rooms, and living rooms for generations. So, to the man who told us to say our prayers, eat our vitamins, and believe in ourselves: thank you, Hulk Hogan. (RELATED: Hulk Hogan Celebrates Baptism On Social Media) You slammed giants. You turned boos into cheers. And you made the world believe in heroes—even if only for a three-count.
So-Called ‘Equality Act’ Could Undo Free Speech, Mandate Murder Of Unborn Children, Make Pedophiles A ‘Protected Class’
A bill positioned as the “Equality Act” is gradually moving its way through Congress, and is designed to “crush moral decency and religious freedom beneath the feet of the radical LGBT & Q lobby,” says experts. We included all of the Equality Act details we feel you need to know about. The so-called “Equality Act” aims to make abortion a federal right, and seeks to punish anyone (particularly Christians and other religious institutions) that do not promote the murder of unborn children, according to the bill language and analysis by Liberty Counsel Action. (RELATED: ‘Separation Of Church And State Is A Lie’: Legal Precedent Collapses Bringing Religious Freedom To US) The bill is being called a “dangerous ambush of religious freedoms,” and may also allow pedophiles to become a “protected class” under the specific language used. Normalizing Abuse Of Children This abhorrent attack against children comes from the “Q” in the LGBTQ definition of sexual orientation, which Cosmopolitan described as “Queerness is an umbrella term that is both an orientation and a community. … The vagueness of the term is intentional— queer is an identity created for anyone outside of the heterosexual norm and meant to be inclusive.” LGBTQ Nation added in their analysis that “… the Q in LGBTQ can also signify other sexual orientations and genders not covered by the acronym’s preceding letters. If you’re gender-neutral, non-binary, agender, genderfluid, pansexual, asexual, solosexual or something else not covered by LGBT, the Q has got you covered!” (RELATED: IRS Rules Churches Can Endorse Candidates To Congregation) There is also a revolting movement trying to rebrand pedophiles as “minor-attracted people,” which would also pretty much guarantee their protection under the bill. And things only get worse when you break down the rest of the bill. Liberty Action Counsel Analysis: Among other things, the “Equality Act” will mean that: Biological men will have the “right” to use women’s bathrooms, showers and locker rooms — even in schools. Churches will be forced to provide equal access to LGBTQ ceremonies if the facilities are open to natural marriage ceremonies. Churches and religious schools would be forced to hire staff involved in LGBTQ conduct; give men access to restrooms, locker rooms, showers and sports; allow boys to bunk with girls on camping and overnight trips; and provide insurance to cover hormones, mutilating surgeries, and chemical and surgical abortions. Noncompliant churches and schools will lose federal, state, and local tax exemptions and accreditations. From pre-K, children will be taught that they can choose their gender, will be encouraged to experiment with each other to find their “identities” and will be able to demand opposite, both and neither sex pronouns (he for a girl, zie for neither, mx for both). Pregnancy centers will be forced to provide abortion referrals. Read The Full ‘Equality Act’ Here
FEMA May Receive More Funding Despite Being Largely Useless Agency
Take A Poll About This Problem via Poll2Action North Carolina lawmaker David Rouzer once again introduced a bill in 2025 that aims to provide states and Indian Tribes with increased assistance in the wake of natural disasters. A congressional summary of HR 316 reads as follows: “This bill establishes Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding sources for unmet needs caused by major disasters, expands FEMA’s assistance for housing and home repair, and requires certain considerations in FEMA’s recommendations on presidential emergency/disaster declarations.” It further states that it will establish “the National Disaster Recovery Reserve Fund for FEMA to provide grants to states and Indian tribal governments for unmet need. The bill defines unmet need as any necessary expense for activities related to a declared major disaster, including disaster relief or resilience activities. (RELATED: Energy Department Admits Millions Of Americans Are At Risk Thanks To Grid Vulnerabilities) In addition, the bill authorizes FEMA to set aside funding from the Disaster Relief Fund to provide grants to states and Indian tribal governments for unmet needs resulting from a declared disaster, including home repair, economic recovery measures, and other services assisting disaster victims.” Recent reports from Western North Carolina suggest that FEMA does not actually allocate any of the deeply needed funding, nor does it rarely have anyone qualified to make those calls employed during times of emergency, so it is unclear why FEMA is being given any more money. Read HR 316 In Full How Do You Feel? Take The Poll Did you know that lawmakers, business leaders, and even public servants use polling data to inform their policies and practices? These might seem like simple questions, but answering them can have far-reaching impacts on the world around you. We are hoping that Poll2Action will soon start sharing their data with the masses, helping to guide policy in a way that no other polling company has done before. As soon as we know more about where to find these data, we will let you know! The responses you give to our polls don’t just sit in the random void of nothingness that is most of the Internet. Your voice goes beyond these white pages and into the ears and eyes of real change makers — so THANK YOU for helping shape our future, today.
Newly Declassified Documents Expose Obama-Era Plot to Undermine Trump’s 2016 Victory
Shocking new evidence has surfaced pointing to a coordinated effort within the Obama administration and intelligence community to subvert the legitimacy of Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory—and his presidency. View the White House Briefing here A recently declassified House Intelligence Committee report, now publicly accessible, contains explosive findings that directly challenge the long-pushed narrative that Russia was actively working to elect Trump. The most damning revelations are found on page 17 of the report, which outlines a trove of highly damaging intelligence Russia held on Hillary Clinton—but crucially, chose not to release in the final weeks of the 2016 campaign. (MORE NEWS: Trump Takes On Crime In D.C.) Russia Sat on Damaging Clinton Intel The report details several stunning claims held in Russian possession, including: Internal Russian intelligence assessments that Hillary Clinton was on “heavy tranquilizers” and suffering from “intensified psycho-emotional problems.” Medical evidence suggesting Type 2 diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Private communications among Democratic Party leadership indicating that President Obama and other top officials found Clinton’s health “extraordinarily alarming.” Secret meetings with religious leaders, in which Clinton allegedly offered “significant increases in funding” from the State Department in exchange for support. Internal Democratic admissions that European allies were lukewarm about a Clinton presidency and doubted her ability to serve as head of state. If Russia had truly been working to sabotage Clinton and install Trump—as the Russia collusion narrative claimed—it’s difficult to imagine why such politically lethal material wasn’t weaponized during the campaign. In the months leading up to the election, Clinton’s lead was razor-thin according to RealClearPolitics. The release of this information could have been decisive. A Narrative Built on Lies Instead of acting on this damaging intel, Russia held it back, completely undercutting the foundational premise of the Trump-Russia collusion theory. Rather than revise their assumptions in light of this contradictory intelligence, the CIA under John Brennan and other top intelligence officials buried the material. According to the newly uncovered files, they chose instead to fabricate an alternate reality—one in which Trump was portrayed as a foreign asset and his presidency labeled illegitimate before it even began. This effort laid the groundwork for years of investigations, media smears, and partisan impeachment attempts. All the while, the real intelligence—which painted a very different picture—was suppressed. Tulsi Gabbard’s Bombshell and the Turning Tide The timing of this revelation aligns with a stunning briefing from DNI Tulsi Gabbard earlier today, where she confirmed the existence of a criminal referral related to abuses during the Obama-to-Trump transition. While Gabbard did not name individuals yet, she hinted that key figures in the intelligence community and executive branch may face accountability for weaponizing government resources against a duly elected president. “This is about restoring trust in our institutions,” Gabbard said. “No one is above the law, including those who manipulated intelligence for political gain.” The Real Election Interference These findings obliterate the narrative that Russia was a pro-Trump actor bent on sabotaging Hillary Clinton. Instead, they reveal a far more insidious threat to democracy: a domestic conspiracy, fueled by false assumptions, carried out by powerful actors within the U.S. government, and designed to overturn the will of the American people.
Revealed: Johnson & Johnson Lead Scientist Admits COVID-19 Vaccine Was Not Well Tested Or Effective
By James Davis for WokeSpy Investigative journalist and Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe recently exposed the vaccine industrial complex acknowledging the shortcomings of its COVID-19 vaccines. O’Keefe recorded pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson’s Lead Scientist in Regulatory Affairs, Joshua Rys, admitting that the company did not exhaustively test its COVID-19 vaccine and that it was not actually effective. Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was among the top approved injections that many Americans were forced to take to continue working during the height of the pandemic. Many Americans lost their jobs when they questioned the efficacy of these vaccines or refused to take them altogether. However, authorities assured Americans that all approved vaccines were well tested before distributing them to the public and were effective in preventing the spread of COVID. ‘Safe & Effective’ “While public officials claimed the vaccines were ‘safe and effective,’ Rys pushed back,” OMG reported. “There’s no proof. None of that stuff was safe and effective.” Many vaccinated individuals contracted COVID-19 while others developed complications linked to the vaccines. However, the political elite, backed by the media and big tech, denied there were any issues with the vaccine, instead blaming “disinformation” from “right-wing conservative conspiracy theorists and anti-vaxxers.” However, the J&J lead scientist confirmed what many Americans feared, despite assurances from elite politicians, bureaucrats, and big pharma. (RELATED: Post-COVID Homeowners Are In Dire Financial Situation And No One Is Talking About It) “We didn’t do the typical tests,” said Rys, adding that the company abandoned the typical clinical process for the COVID-19 vaccine by knowingly bypassing standard testing protocols under pressure from the U.S. government and public demand. “This was just, ‘let’s test it on some lab models… and just throw it to the wind and see what happens,’” he added. Misleading Americans Based on his remarks, U.S. authorities knew that the vaccine was not well tested. Nonetheless, they knowingly misled Americans and imposed punitive measures on those who questioned their efficacy or refused to take them. According to Rys, the government fast-tracked COVID-19 vaccine uptake through Operation Warp Speed, which was determined to solve the problem at all costs. “The government is like, ‘We need help… You’re solving this problem,’” he said. “People panic, so they try to solve it in whatever way they think is good.” However, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) spokesperson asserted that pharmaceutical companies are required to follow strict testing protocols, “even during a public health emergency.” (RELATED: Adverse Effects Of COVID-19 Vaccination Observed In Women’s Reproductive Cycle) The spokesperson added that, during health emergencies, pharmaceutical companies must demonstrate that any exceptions outweigh the risks of rolling out their vaccines. Additionally, health authorities closely monitor the vaccines after their rollout to ensure that they remain safe for public use. “Oversight doesn’t stop at approval — the FDA and other agencies also monitor products closely once they’re in use,” the spokesperson added. However, the aggressiveness with which authorities tried to silence concerned individuals, including scientists, raises serious questions about the governments’ complicity in light of the recent admission. (RELATED: COVID-19 mRNA Shots Linked To Higher Death Toll Amongst Cancer Patients) Trump’s HHS Secretary, FRK Jr., has promised to restore the gold standard in medical science to ensure that politics do not direct health decisions. His vision aligns with Trump’s executive order to restore gold standard science across federal departments. TMM Analysis When a new disease hits the population, it can take up to at least 10 years for scientists to develop, test, and roll-out a vaccine. We also know, from historical context, that most of the diseases we vaccinate against today were already eradicated thanks to the growth in cleanliness measures throughout the Western population. This is common sense, but unfortunately this is not so common anymore. And while we do not judge those who received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, you have to ask yourself why the fundamentals of vaccine science are so unknown to a majority of the population. It is almost like there is a concerted efforts within scientific communities — of all kinds — to limit general knowledge in favor of control and profit. Here at The Modern Memo, we are not okay with this process. If you’re not okay with this process either, perhaps you should join us.
IRS Rules Churches Can Endorse Candidates To Congregation
This article was originally published on Poll2Action Take The Poll by Clicking Here. The IRS ruled in July that churches and other tax-exempt nonprofit houses of worship are allowed to endorse political candidates to their congregation. The decision by the IRS comes as a result of a lawsuit filed by two churches and the National Religious Broadcasters (linked below), which now changes the tax code and essentially upends the previous Johnson Amendment that restricted nonprofits from endorsing specific political candidates, according to The Hill. “For many houses of worship, the exercise of their religious beliefs includes teaching or instructing their congregations regarding all aspects of life, including guidance concerning the impact of faith on the choices inherent in electoral politics,” the IRS stated. (RELATED: ‘Separation Of Church And State Is A Lie’: Legal Precedent Collapses Bringing Religious Freedom To US) The IRS has rarely, if ever actually enforced any legal issues related to endorsing political candidates, The Hill noted. A review in 2022 found that at least 18 churches have endorsed various political candidates in recent years, and absolutely nothing happened to them, likely because any lawsuit that could be filed in this type of situation would have led to exactly the result we see below. Read The Ruling In Full TMM: How Do You Feel? Take The Poll Did you know that lawmakers, business leaders, and even public servants use polling data to inform their policies and practices? These might seem like simple questions, but answering them can have far-reaching impacts on the world around you. The Modern Memo is officially working with Poll2Action so your voice won’t be lost in the mush of the online world. The responses you give to our polls don’t just sit in the random void of nothingness that is most of the Internet. Your voice goes beyond these white pages and into the ears and eyes of real change makers — so THANK YOU for helping shape our future, today.
Shuttered Nuclear Plant On Verge Of Revival As America’s Grid Buckles
By Daily Caller News Foundation energy reporter Audrey Streb Michigan’s Palisades nuclear power plant is reportedly set to reopen in October as America’s grid strains under increasing power demand, a development that will mark the first reopening of a shuttered nuclear power plant in U.S. history. Holtec International’s nuclear plant closed in May 2022, and it will reportedly go live again this October, according to multiple reports. The Biden administration pledged a $1.5 billion loan guarantee for the plant’s revival in September 2024, and the Trump administration has continued to fund the project despite axing other Biden-era energy spending, all while the U.S. electrical grid is expected to struggle to meet rising power demand. (RELATED: Timeline On Catastrophic Global Events Reveals Chilling Imminent Threats) “We’ve got two administrations with very different philosophies on energy, both saying this makes sense to move ahead with bringing Palisades back,” Republican Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga, who represents the district that is home to the returning Palisades plant, told E&E News. “All the infrastructure is there. There’s no long, drawn-out permitting process. It’s not like it’s a new greenfield development. It’s been there for decades.” Watch More .@SecretaryWright on reopening Palisades Nuclear Plant: “It’s a gigawatt or so of awesome power production capacity already built.” A gigawatt is enough to power 100,000 Michigan homes for a year. 😎 pic.twitter.com/g8swB8JcLr — U.S. Department of Energy (@ENERGY) March 18, 2025 The plant is expected to generate enough power for 800,000 homes, according to multiple reports. The Palisades plant reportedly will also host some small modular reactors (SMRs) that can power an additional 300,000 homes. The reactor provided power for more than 50 years before closing down as its power purchase agreement expired, according to multiple reports. Nuclear power plants are difficult to build due to strict regulations and permitting requirements, as well as environmentalist lawsuits and public fears of radiation, energy sector experts have previously explained to the Daily Caller News Foundation. (RELATED: WATCH: Kay Hill ERUPTS Over FEMA, NWS, And Why We Need New Systems Of Safety NOW) Blackouts are projected to roll across the U.S. as soon as within the next few years, including in the Michigan region, according to a recent Department of Energy report and analysis from Always on Energy Research. As energy infrastructure has aged and stringent regulations have helped shutter coal plants, America’s projected power demand has shot up, in part due to the expected proliferation of data centers that burn through large volumes of electricity to operate. President Donald Trump declared a national energy emergency on his first day back in the Oval Office and has championed nuclear technology, signing multiple executive orders to expedite its implementation. Holtec International did not respond to the DCNF’s request for comment. TMM Analysis When it comes to nuclear power, all you have to ask yourself is: do you trust nuclear power plants to be run successfully in the case of a war in the homeland, a natural disaster, or just with the quality of schooling provided to most American students? If you can sleep comfortably at night thinking these facilities are safe from terror attacks — or wouldn’t go into meltdown in the case of a massive natural disaster — then good for you. We can’t. And to us, it is that simple.
Faith Leaders ‘Say Amen’ As Senator Predicts Legal Victories For Ten Commandments In Texas
Faith and political leaders alike are speaking up in support of returning the Ten Commandments to schools across Texas in July, despite lawsuits trying to stop this historical document from being taught to children. Senate Bill 10 passed earlier this year, mandating that all Texas classrooms display the Ten Commandments as they are seen across the state, particularly on the grounds of the Austin capitol grounds. The Ten Commandments, aside from being the foundation of law and human behavior across Western civilization for the last 3,000 years, are also part of America’s foundational history. (RELATED: EXCLUSIVE: Sen. King Explains How Texas Is Bringing Biblical Values Of Our Founding Fathers Back To Schools LEGALLY) These core laws for life were taught as part of a normal curriculum since before America became a nation, and were only removed roughly 50 years ago thanks to a short-lived legal precedent by the Supreme Court, which was overturned in 2022. What Are Pastors Saying? “As for me I would say that posting the Ten Commandments in the schools will truly promote moral values, provide a historical and cultural context for law and ethics and offer a framework for ethical behavior for the future generation,” pastor Mariya James of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Weatherford told the Weatherford Democrat in July. “Prohibitions against murder, theft, adultery and false testimony are foundational to any functioning society,” he continued. “And this must be reminded to the students often for a healthier society. … The absence of moral guidance in schools could lead to negative consequences, including a disregard for morality and an increase in anti-social behavior.” “It goes back so far,” Northside Baptist Church retired Rev. Van Houser told the same outlet. “These have been the basic tenets for many, many, many generations and civilizations. So I think in that regard they stand as something visual for children to be reminded of, things that regard common decency and basic tenets.” Lawsuits Sue To Stop Ten Commandments Displays The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas filed a suit against Senate Bill 10 in July, claiming that the new law violates the religious rights of students, despite the document technically being historical — not faith based in the context of the Texas law. “The lawsuit is no surprise,” Sen. Phil King told the Fort Worth Report while he voiced a prediction of victory against the ACLU’s position in the suit. “That’s what the left does.” “I feel very confident, if there is a lawsuit on the Texas Ten Commandments, that the Supreme Court will uphold our statute,” King said prior to the lawsuit, a sentiment he echoed in conversation with Million Voices earlier in the year. (EXCLUSIVE: ‘Stand Firm’ Says Sen. Dotson On Bringing The Ten Commandments To Classrooms) “It’s so popular,” King added of the public reaction to the law. “I can’t tell you how many people I’ve run into that bring it up. I think the general public is very excited about it.” “When we were kids, the Ten Commandments were in public buildings,” he clarified. “It was in schools. Everybody just recognized that was just a wonderful statement of morality. It was something that we were taught from day one, just like the Golden Rule.” Legal Precedent For Success Along with the overturning of multiple laws related to the removal of historical religious texts and practices from the public square, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott fought in 2005 to keep the Ten Commandments on the grounds of the state capitol. (RELATED: ‘Separation Of Church And State Is A Lie’: Legal Precedent Collapses Bringing Religious Freedom To US) Abbott won this argument when it landed all the way up in the Supreme Court, so there is huge context for any lawsuits against the Ten Commandments to lose in the country’s highest court. How To Get Involved In Bringing The Ten Commandments Back To Schools Million Voices is the instrumental leader in creating a means of you, our readers, members, and even folks who are only finding us for the first time, to bring the Ten Commandments back to classrooms. Even though there are lawsuits trying to stop the implementation of the posters of the Ten Commandments in classrooms, every classroom can still legally display the posters. But we can’t do it without your help. For generations, schools displayed the Ten Commandments to promote basic moral values—like respect, honesty, and personal responsibility. They weren’t just religious—they were viewed as a foundation for good citizenship and character. Though many were removed after a 1980 Supreme Court ruling, states are now restoring the right to display them again. With your help, we’re putting them back—one school at a time. Click here to join the Restore American Schools movement — and be the boots on the ground while using your voice to protect America’s future.