PRESIDENT TOM BRYANT

Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Trump Hits Chinese Refinery Over Iranian Oil Ahead of China Visit

President Trump’s latest move hits a major Chinese oil plant, the Hengli Petrochemical refinery in Dalian, for dealing with Iranian crude. The decision follows his earlier warning that he would add secondary sanctions to companies and nations trading with Iran, aiming to weaken the Iranian economy.

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Trump’s China Trade Game: Confusion and Consequences

President Trump promised in 2025 that tariffs would change the U. S. relationship with China, claiming the country was hurting America’s economy. More than a year later, the trade moves have not forced China to alter its policies or military stance. The result is a policy that feels aimless, l

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Apr 20 2026SPORTS

The Portland Trail Blazers' new owner and his tight-fisted ways

Tom Dundon just paid over $4 billion for an NBA team, yet he’s acting like the franchise runs on loose change. Since taking over the Portland Trail Blazers, he’s been spotted pocketing pennies—a habit that’s now shaping how he runs the organization. Instead of focusing on the playoffs—where the team

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Presidential Powers Under the Spotlight

Presidents now have powers that look more like royal privileges than democratic tools. Two key abilities stand out: they can pardon anyone without limits, and recent court rulings say they can’t be prosecuted for official actions. These powers weren’t always this broad. The pardon tool was meant for

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

US Warns Iran of Blockade Threat

President Trump issued a stern warning about Iranian vessels that might approach the U. S. maritime blockade. The threat came as the embargo on ships entering and leaving Iran was set to take effect that day. During a recent war, Trump claimed the U. S. had destroyed Iran’s navy. He noted that only

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Gas Prices Set to Stay High, Puts GOP in Tight Spot

President Trump warned that gasoline costs may not ease before the November midterms, a claim that could hurt Republican chances. He had earlier called the recent price jump—triggered by conflict in Iran—a temporary spike that would fade quickly. Now he admits the numbers might stay flat or ev

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Djibouti’s President Secures Another Term Amid Questionable Elections

President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Voting System Faces a New Challenge

President Donald Trump urged Alaskans to ditch the state’s ranked‑choice voting system in a post on Truth Social. He called the method “disastrous” and “fraudulent, ” urging voters to return to what he called free, fair elections. The call follows a 2024 referendum that failed by only 737 votes to r

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

A Quiet Shore, A Grand Swing

Tommy Fleetwood grew up on the windy coast of northwest England, where the sea and sand shaped his early life. His hometown, Southport, is a small seaside town, and he spent most of his childhood in nearby Formby, an area famous for its links courses. This environment sparked a love of golf that wou

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

What happens when US-Iran tensions heat up in a high-stakes game of chicken?

President Trump sent shockwaves Monday—not just within Washington’s corridors, but across news feeds worldwide. His overnight warning—“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”—wasn’t targeted at an enemy in battle. It was posted on a social platform, hours before a self

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