Rumors persist regarding the tenuous health of both Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary Xi Jinping of China. While much of the world would consider their deaths welcome news, questions linger about who would replace them and in what direction they might take their respective countries. Straight Arrow News contributor Larry Lindsey says the…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues with the torture and killing of civilians. While the U.S. looks to hold Putin accountable for what President Biden called a “genocide,” other atrocities across the world persist. Straight Arrow News contributor Katherine Zimmerman reminds us not to forget the victims — and their perpetrators: The Chinese government is engaged…

A growing number of Americans approve of threats or even violence against political figures, according to a new poll. The Southern Poverty Law Center found as the country becomes more polarized the two major political parties see each other as an increasing threat to the future of the nation. The SPLC and Tulchin Research polled…

Publicly and privately, world leaders have called for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s removal from office in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. Could Russian oligarchs, many of whom are facing sanctions in response to the war, overthrow or even assassinate Putin? Straight Arrow News contributor and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan reviews the two groups of…

Finland and Sweden have submitted their respective applications to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). If brought into the alliance, NATO’s reach will extend closer to Russian borders. Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed that NATO expansion is the reason he invaded Ukraine earlier this year. However, when it comes Finland and Sweden, Putin said…

Former President George W. Bush made a major gaffe Wednesday when he mistakenly said the invasion of Iraq was “unjustified and brutal.” He quickly corrected himself and said he meant to say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was “unjustified and brutal.” Bush made the mistake while speaking at an event in Dallas. He was criticizing Russian…

Elon Musk is buying Twitter, and some people aren’t happy about it. The sale may now take longer than anticipated because Musk announced he’s putting the purchase “temporarily on hold” until the company can verify how many spam/fake accounts are on its platform.   “He sees something impossible and he makes it happen. Building the most sought…

Hundreds of Ukrainian troops ended their last stand to defend Mariupol, laying down their arms and surrendering to Russian troops at the Azovstal steel plant. The video above includes clips from the surrender. It comes nearly a month after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared victory in Mariupol. “Over the past 24 hours, 265 militants laid…

If you only saw Nina Jankowicz’s viral video on social media, you would think she was auditioning for a role in a Broadway musical. Instead, she is in line to lead the Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Governance Board. You can just call me the Mary Poppins of disinformation 💁🏻‍♀️ https://t.co/eGV9lpctYn pic.twitter.com/WVQFA2bPmq — Nina Jankowicz…

More than two months into the battle between Russia and Ukraine, the world is wondering just how this is all going to end. For now, both sides are standing strong with Russia continuing its attacks, and Ukraine regaining lost ground. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich believes Ukraine may have the advantage in the long…