Is the U.S. dollar really at risk of losing its reserve currency status? Dedollarization talks are heating up as more countries look to cut the U.S. dollar out of trade transactions. What would a move away from the U.S. dollar mean for the U.S. economy and what currency could replace it? Geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan…

President Joe Biden is set to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Vietnam during his state visit to the country in September. Vietnam ranks as the United States’ tenth-largest trading partner, with the U.S. being its top export market since 2002. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan is bullish on Vietnam. He explains why this…

A hearing was set for Tuesday, Aug. 22 where a judge will consider whether Texas can keep the floating buoy barrier it constructed in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass. The Justice Department sued Texas over the barrier, arguing it could impact relations with Mexico. Both the department and Mexico have expressed concern the buoys…

Former President Donald Trump said he plans to surrender to authorities in Georgia, and it’s the end of an era for an iconic plumber. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 22. Trump to surrender to authorities in Georgia Former President Trump planned to surrender to authorities on Thursday, Aug. 24 in…

In response to a number of recent national security concerns, including spy balloons and espionage within the military, state legislators are moving to put restrictions on Chinese land ownership in the United States. A Washington Post analysis of data compiled by the advocacy group Asian Pacific American Justice found that lawmakers in 33 states have…

Aircraft carriers may be the pinnacle of power on the surface, but no modern navy is complete without submarines. The underwater craft rely on stealth to stay alive, but researchers in China may have just blown that ability to stay hidden out of the water. China, the United States and Russia have the most submarines…

The BRICS summit is scheduled to take place Aug. 22-24 in Johannesburg, South Africa with member nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Together, these nations account for 16 percent of international trade, a substantial portion of which is conducted in U.S. dollars. These countries want to decrease their dependence on the dominant U.S.…

The request from lawyers for former President Donald Trump to push his federal trial over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election to 2026 could provide relief as the former president focuses on other trials and the 2024 election campaign. It all starts with the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday, Aug.…

Tropical Storm Hilary left thousands without power in California, and Russia’s lunar mission ended with a crash. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Tropical Storm Hilary hits southern California The first tropical storm to hit southern California in 84 years brought heavy rains to the region, with forecasters telling…

When someone volunteers for the U.S. military, they typically expect basic needs like food, housing and healthcare will be provided. On the whole, the United States takes care of most of its service members’ needs, but there is room for improvement. Take Fort Cavazos, for instance, the Army post formerly known as Fort Hood. It’s…