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The Alaskan Crucible: Peltola vs. Sullivan and the Battle for Senate Control

Former U.S. House Representative Mary Peltola has announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, challenging Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan in a race that could tip the balance of power in the closely divided chamber. This high-stakes political battle represents a crucial test of whether Alaskans will choose a politician who prioritizes Washington power games or one who genuinely puts 'fish, family and freedom' first for a state grappling with economic hardship and vanishing traditions.

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Strengthening America's Hand: The US-Taiwan Trade Deal and the Fight for Semiconductor Sovereignty

The Trump administration is finalizing a trade deal with Taiwan that reduces tariffs to 15% and commits TSMC to build at least five additional semiconductor facilities in Arizona, reinforcing U.S. supply chain security. This strategic move strengthens America's economic sovereignty and counters Beijing's aggressive stance toward Taiwan, but it must be balanced with unwavering support for Taiwan's self-determination and democracy.

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The Dangerous Politicization of Corporate Investment: Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit

President Trump expressed his inclination to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its CEO deemed the country 'uninvestable' due to commercial frameworks and political instability. This dangerous precedent of weaponizing private investment decisions against corporate skepticism threatens both economic freedom and the delicate balance of international diplomacy.

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The Great Betrayal: How Politicians Are Sacrificing California Communities to Timber Interests

Science clearly shows that the only effective wildfire protection involves fire-safe community measures like home hardening and defensible space, yet politicians continue wasting 98% of fire funds on ineffective backcountry logging that actually increases fire risks. This tragic misallocation of resources represents nothing less than a betrayal of public trust that will inevitably lead to more preventable deaths and destruction.

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The Perilous Gamble: Trump's Iran Policy and the Abdication of Diplomatic Responsibility

President Trump has canceled all talks with Iranian officials amid their devastating crackdown on protesters, and he has promised anonymous help is coming while encouraging further protests. This dangerous gambit risks escalating a humanitarian crisis into a potential international conflict, undermining diplomatic avenues and endangering innocent lives.

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California's Preemptive Strike: Defending Democracy or Undermining Electoral Integrity?

California lawmakers are taking legislative action to prevent Donald Trump from appearing on the state's 2028 ballot through a bill requiring presidential candidates to affirm constitutional qualifications under oath. This preemptive move against a potential third-term bid represents both a necessary defense of constitutional principles and a concerning politicization of election administration that could undermine public trust.