# foreign relations (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover foreign relations. Page: Feed: --- ## [#MAGA: health insurance costs in Trumpistan already soaring, but just wait until 2027](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/maga-health-insurance-costs-in.html) _2026-08-21 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT Health insurance costs in the former United States are set to rise another eleven per cent or more in 2027. {IBT 21 August} https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/rising-health-coverage-costs-american-workers-1815469 Words fail me in conveying the full measure of my exhaustion with this cruel and convoluted racket we designate ‘healthcare’, here in this, the so-called ‘land of the… ## [The price of an empty pasture](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-price-of-empty-pasture.html) _2026-08-21 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT Will Tyson Foods’ shuttering of two US plants mean even greater pain at the grocery store in Trumpistan? {The Guardian 21 August} https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/21/tyson-foods-close-facilities-beef-prices-cattle-shortage Pray the experts have got this one right. Nobody hold their breath, though — FTA : Tyson Foods, the largest meatpacking company in the… ## [The Pacific's reckoning](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-pacifics-reckoning.html) _2026-08-21 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ generated via ChatGPT ‘Unprecedented’ El Niño forming over the Pacific, could lead to 2027 being the hottest year on record; ‘not beyond the realm of possibility to say this might be the strongest El Niño event in 500 or even 1,000 years’. {BBC 21 August} https://www.bbc.com/weather/articles/c3ekg93vjz9o FTA : The El Niño event that is developing over the Pacific Ocean is likely to be the… ## [How North Korea’s state insurer won big in London but walked away empty-handed](https://www.nknews.org/pro/how-north-koreas-state-insurer-won-big-in-london-but-walked-away-empty-handed/) _2026-08-21 · Anton Sokolin · NK PRO_ North Korea’s state insurer won a yearslong legal battle against a Russian firm in London in a previously unreported case, official documents show, only for Russian courts to overrule the verdict, leaving the DPRK unable to collect on over half a million euros. The DPRK’s largest insurer Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) accused the Moscow \[…\] The post How North Korea’s state insurer won… ## [North Korea hails Kim Il Sung’s legacy while staying silent on missile launch](https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korea-hails-kim-il-sungs-legacy-while-staying-silent-on-missile-launch/) _2026-08-21 · Seung-Yeon Chung · NK PRO_ North Korean state media focused on promoting Kim Il Sung’s legacy around the 81st anniversary of the country’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule on Saturday. It credited Kim Il Sung for freeing the nation and used the occasion to legitimize the Kim family’s hereditary rule while asking its people to be loyal to the leader \[…\] The post North Korea hails Kim Il Sung’s legacy while staying… ## [The night #Murica went dark](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-night-murica-went-dark.html) _2026-08-21 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ generated via ChatGPT The entire US power grid is at substantial risk for a major blackout that could last as long as eighteen months. {Advance Local 20 August} https://www.nj.com/news/2026/08/us-power-grid-at-risk-of-18-month-blackout-1-city-now-in-dark-for-more-than-a-week.html Every facet of our lives would fundamentally change if the entire nation were to be deprived of electrical power for… ## [Majority of Canadians good with Carney’s handling of US trade negotiations. (Bloomberg/Nanos)](https://nanos.co/majority-of-canadians-good-with-carneys-handling-of-us-trade-negotiations-bloomberg-nanos-2/) _2026-08-20 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ 2 in 3 Canadians approve or somewhat approve of the way Prime Minister Mark Carney has handled trade negotiations with the US, while three in ten Canadians say they somewhat disapprove or disapprove of this. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians good with Carney’s… ## [North Korea’s imports of sanctioned goods rise as China trade slows](https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-koreas-imports-of-sanctioned-goods-rise-as-china-trade-slows/) _2026-08-20 · Anton Sokolin · NK PRO_ North Korea’s imports of items barred under U.N. sanctions ticked up in July even as overall shipments from China fell, while Pyongyang’s exports rebounded on the back of resurging wig trade, according to official data. Imports falling under machinery categories prohibited by U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2397 reached nearly $51,500 in July, marking a \[…\] The post North Korea’s imports… ## [New driving courses pop up in Pyongyang after Kim Jong Un allows private cars](https://www.nknews.org/pro/new-driving-courses-pop-up-in-pyongyang-after-kim-jong-un-allows-private-cars/) _2026-08-19 · Colin Zwirko · NK PRO_ New vehicle courses have opened in Pyongyang to keep up with the city’s rapidly growing population of drivers, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, following the North Korean leader’s recent decision to overturn a ban on private car ownership. Planet Labs imagery shows new driving test or education courses have been established and \[…\] The post New driving courses pop up in Pyongyang… ## [How bribery became rooted in North Korea’s military and the challenges of reform](https://www.nknews.org/pro/how-bribery-became-rooted-in-north-koreas-military-and-the-challenges-of-reform/) _2026-08-19 · Michael Bosack · NK PRO_ Corruption in the North Korean military reflects a much broader pattern that emerged throughout the country’s society following the economic collapse of the 1990s. More recently, it became notable when the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) government publicly accused military leader Pak Hui Chol for corruption during the party plenum in June. The matter \[…\] The post How bribery became… ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DgxOYnvAQchx) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [Drought’s harvest](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/droughts-harvest.html) _2026-08-19 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT West Nile virus surges in #Murica; drought concentrates mosquitoes around shrinking pools of water, raising risk of transmission. {The Independent 18 August} https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/west-nile-virus-mosquito-cases-deaths-us-b3034893.html Counter-intuitive though it may seem, drought increases transmission by concentrating mosquitoes and birds… ## [The Exodus](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-exodus.html) _2026-08-19 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT Trump’s behaviour spirals out of control, as staffers depart in droves whilst he grows ‘meaner’ and impossible to work alongside. {OK! Magazine 17 August} https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/white-house-staff-departing-as-donald-trump-is-said-to-be-meaner-and-more-unpleasant-to-work-with-according-to-sources/ar-AA2ajnNj FTA : President Donald Trump is reportedly… ## [Majority of Canadians want US liquor to remain out of government owned liquor stores. (Bloomberg/Nanos)](https://nanos.co/majority-of-canadians-good-with-carneys-handling-of-us-trade-negotiations-bloomberg-nanos/) _2026-08-18 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ 3 in 4 Canadians believe that keeping U.S. liquor out of government owned liquor stores is the best path forward for provincial governments, while less than one in five (18%) say provincial governments should put U.S. liquor back on the shelves. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random… Continue Reading Majority of Canadians want US liquor to… ## [Canadians’ anxieties remain stubbornly material but the neighbours are intruding: Jobs/the economy top concern followed by Trump/US. (Nanos)](https://nanos.co/canadians-anxieties-remain-stubbornly-material-but-the-neighbours-are-intruding-jobs-the-economy-top-concern-followed-by-trump-us-nanos/) _2026-08-18 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ Jobs and the economy still top the unprompted list of national concerns at 19.6 per cent, easing from 20.6 four weeks ago, while inflation has slipped to 10.1 from 11.6. The mover is Trump and relations with the United States, up to 11.4 per cent from 8.4, now second only to the economy; environment (7.6%), health… Continue Reading Canadians’ anxieties remain stubbornly material but the neighbours… ## [Trump revives playbook on North Korea diplomacy, but Kim holds more cards now](https://www.nknews.org/pro/trump-revives-playbook-on-north-korea-diplomacy-but-kim-holds-more-cards-now/) _2026-08-18 · Shreyas Reddy · NK PRO_ U.S. President Donald Trump is reaching for a familiar playbook in an attempt to revive one of his most unlikely diplomatic relationships — a friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, the U.S. president hailed his “very good relationship” with the North Korean leader and said he \[…\] The post Trump revives playbook on North Korea diplomacy, but Kim holds… ## [More confidence, not quite conviction (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)](https://nanos.co/more-confidence-not-quite-conviction-bloomberg-nanos-research/) _2026-08-17 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ Canadian economic sentiment has improved modestly, but confidence remains restrained. The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved to 53.38 changing from 51.43 four weeks earlier, driven by both household finances and expectations for the economy and housing market. Canadians remain cautious with more saying the economy is more likely to weaken rather than strengthen, and… Continue Reading… ## [North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval base plans](https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korea-starts-construction-on-west-coast-island-amid-naval-base-plans/) _2026-08-17 · Colin Zwirko · NK PRO_ North Korea has started construction on a west coast island near Nampho, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery, after leader Kim Jong Un ordered the navy to build modern bases for large new warships under development. Planet Labs imagery shows the new activity started on Sok Island (석도) between July 15 and 25, \[…\] The post North Korea starts construction on west coast island amid naval… [Listen](https://assets.korearisk.com/uploads/sites/4/2026/08/sokdo-island-off-pipha-naval-base-construction-southern-half-jul-aug26-planet-timelapse-labeled.mp4) ## [Growing Russia-North Korea trade may not yet transform DPRK’s economy](https://www.nknews.org/pro/growing-russia-north-korea-trade-may-not-yet-transform-dprks-economy/) _2026-08-17 · Gabriella Wangmu Zhaxi · NK PRO_ A wider range of North Korean products have or may soon be appearing on Russian supermarkets as Pyongyang seeks new markets for sanctioned goods like beer and apples. With the Vladivostok and North Korea’s Rason special economic zone bus route set to open by the end of the year, the developments could be viewed as \[…\] The post Growing Russia-North Korea trade may not yet transform DPRK’s economy… ## [‘Not nearly long enough’](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/not-nearly-long-enough.html) _2026-08-15 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT Sadistic Trump, on the record deployment endured by sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln: ‘not nearly long enough’. {AP 14 August} https://apnews.com/article/trump-iran-aircraft-carrier-uss-lincoln-023413c38373d4a6ba033612a1f552c6 What can be said about this? If these comments do not rouse people to anger, after all else that hath failed to do so, nothing shall. FTA :… ## [The golden lie](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-golden-lie.html) _2026-08-15 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via Grok Karl Rove advises Trump to stop gaslighting the public about the state of the economy. {The Hill 14 August} https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/6030997-rove-criticizes-trump-economy/ The millions of #MAGA acolytes amongst us could not possibly remain oblivious to the fact that they are paying more for very nearly everything. As of now, they appear to be ignoring or… ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LqMv3BUXcM4h) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [COVID on the uptick again in a nation that learnt nothing from the pandemic](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/covid-on-uptick-again-in-nation-that.html) _2026-08-15 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT COVID-19 rears its ugly head once more this summer, though ‘evidence of growing herd immunity’ may likewise be present. {NPR 14 August} https://www.npr.org/2026/08/14/nx-s1-5927115/summer-vaccine-covid-19-surge Fear not: the government of Trumpistan has matters thoroughly in hand — FTA : Unlike previous years, the CDC hasn't issued updated recommendations for the… ## [A fire too close to power](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-fire-too-close-to-power.html) _2026-08-14 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT Trump's billionaire Forest Service chief faces scrutiny over wildfire response near his Idaho home. {Washington Post 14 August} https://wapo.st/4wZEqPD Whilst wildfire crews were already stretched dangerously thin across the American West, one politically connected billionaire reportedly saw fit to demand additional public resources for a fire threatening his own lavish… ## [When debt becomes destiny](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/when-debt-becomes-destiny.html) _2026-08-14 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT The former United States pays the highest bond yields in twenty-five years as national debt nears $40 trillion and deficits soar. {The Telegraph 14 August} https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/18f5ae5793fd4b3c FTA : The US has paid the highest interest rate on newly issued bonds in a quarter of a century as the American national debt soars. The treasury sold 30-year US… ## [The cost of complacency](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-cost-of-complacency.html) _2026-08-14 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT The FDA, failing the nation, conducted fewer than one-twentieth of the foreign inspections required by law over the past decade. {CBS News 12 August} https://www.cbsnews.com/news/taylor-farms-mexico-fda-inspection-cyclosporiasis-outbreak/ Predictably, the farm in Mexico linked to the ongoing cyclospora outbreak had not been inspected since 2019. Do not expect any… ## [North Korea is China’s biggest foreign wine market for fourth year in a row](https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korea-is-chinas-biggest-foreign-wine-market-for-fourth-year-in-a-row/) _2026-08-14 · Veronica Hou · NK PRO_ North Korea was the largest market overseas for Chinese wine by volume in the first half of 2026, ranking second only to the territory of Hong Kong for the fourth year in a row, according to NK Pro analysis. Monthly data published by China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) shows North Korea imported 442,311 liters \[…\] The post North Korea is China’s biggest foreign wine market for fourth… ## [The silence after the siren: food and agriculture in retreat](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-silence-after-siren-food-and.html) _2026-08-14 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT Tyson Foods is to close or divest three facilities, as a historic cattle shortage lays waste to the US meatpacking industry. {Reuters 13 August} https://www.agriculture.com/partners-tyson-foods-says-it-will-close-sell-three-sites-amid-u-s-cattle-shortage-12059640 This, alongside the Taylor Farms lettuce debacle and other food-safety concerns that have been in the news… ## [North Korea quietly mobilizes thousands to huge new Pyongyang construction site](https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korea-quietly-mobilizes-thousands-to-huge-new-pyongyang-construction-site/) _2026-08-14 · Colin Zwirko · NK PRO_ North Korean authorities have sent thousands of people to live and work at a large construction site for a mixed residential and industrial project in eastern Pyongyang, according to NK Pro analysis of satellite imagery. State media is not promoting the project despite its significant size, boasting over 30 apartment buildings and a 400,000 square-foot \[…\] The post North Korea quietly mobilizes… ## [North Korea silent on missile launches but outspoken ahead of Liberation Day](https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korea-silent-on-missile-launches-but-outspoken-ahead-of-liberation-day/) _2026-08-14 · Seung-Yeon Chung · NK PRO_ North Korean state media dedicated much of its coverage to anti-Japanese themes this week, with commentaries and statements criticizing Tokyo running almost daily ahead of the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule Saturday. Leader Kim Jong Un stayed out of public view for most of the week; state media showed him only \[…\] The post North Korea silent on missile launches… ## [Trump’s appointment of his personal lawyer as Attorney General is an old trick drawn from the timeworn playbook of tyrants](https://stoptheidiocracy2020s.blogspot.com/2026/08/trumps-appointment-of-his-personal.html) _2026-08-13 · Arthur Newhook · Stop the Idiocracy_ image generated via ChatGPT Ruth Ben-Ghiat — Todd Blanche, the latest tool: how autocrats use personal lawyers. {Lucid 11 August} https://lucid.substack.com/p/todd-blanche-the-latest-tool-how It required millions of enablers, distributed across nearly every sector of society, and an unprecedented mass brainwashing campaign, to make it happen: the now-former United States of America hath come to… ## [Bridge too far: Sixty-three per cent of Canadians against the federal government re-negotiating the Gordie Howe Bridge agreement. (CTV News/Nanos)](https://nanos.co/bridge-too-far-sixty-three-per-cent-of-canadians-against-the-federal-government-re-negotiating-the-gordie-howe-bridge-agreement-ctv-news-nanos/) _2026-08-13 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on their support for the Federal government re-negotiating the agreement with the US to share a larger portion of toll revenue to open the Gordie Howe Bridge. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of… Continue Reading Bridge too far: Sixty-three per cent of… ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Plm2hIGPkDUR) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [The border bargain: Nine in ten Canadians want illegal firearm trafficking as a trade negotiation priority. (CTV News/Nanos)](https://nanos.co/the-border-bargain-nine-in-ten-canadians-want-illegal-firearm-trafficking-as-a-trade-negotiation-priority-ctv-news-nanos/) _2026-08-12 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on the importance of the inclusion of illegal firearms trafficking in future Canada-US-Mexico trade negotiations. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from July 28th to 30th, 2026 as part of… Continue Reading The border bargain: Nine in ten… ## [Strong support for free trade as Canadians resist concessions. (Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Nanos)](https://nanos.co/canadians-view-free-trade-in-north-america-as-important-to-the-national-economy-and-express-support-for-maintaining-an-agreement-chicago-council-on-global-affairs-nanos/) _2026-08-12 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ The research gauged the views of Canadians on the importance of relationships with other parties to the Canadian economy, the impact of USMCA on the Canadian economy, and their preferred path forward for Canadian leaders as it relates to USMCA and Canada-U.S. relations. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and… Continue Reading Strong support for free trade as… ## [North Korean hackers exploit previously unknown flaw to target defense firms](https://www.nknews.org/pro/north-korean-hackers-exploit-previously-unknown-flaw-to-target-defense-firms/) _2026-08-12 · Shreyas Reddy · NK PRO_ North Korean cybercriminals exploited a previously unknown weakness in Microsoft Windows in a campaign targeting defense organizations, using newly identified malware to gain access to computers. The Pyongyang-backed Lazarus Group took advantage of the zero-day vulnerability, designated CVE-2026-68820, as part of a long-running cyberespionage campaign, Israeli cybersecurity company Check Point… ## [The AI Balancing Act: Canadians divided on AI benefits, united against subsidies. (Globe and Mail/Nanos)](https://nanos.co/the-ai-balancing-act-canadians-divided-on-ai-benefits-united-against-subsidies-globe-and-mail-nanos/) _2026-08-11 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ Nanos was retained to conduct research regarding the views of Canadians on AI data centres, including benefits and concerns, their impact on the economy, and support for the government incentivizing their construction. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of age or… Continue Reading The AI Balancing Act:… ## [The economy tops minds, Liberals top polls: Liberals 45.6; Conservatives 29.1; NDP 12.9 (Nanos)](https://nanos.co/the-economy-tops-minds-liberals-top-polls-liberals-45-6-conservatives-29-1-ndp-12-9-nanos/) _2026-08-11 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ Economic concerns remain Canadians’ top issue, while Canada-U.S. relations continue to be a notable concern. The Liberals lead federal ballot tracking at 45.6%, followed by the Conservatives at 29.1%, up 1.2 points, and the NDP at 12.9%. Mark Carney remains the preferred choice for prime minister at 53.6%, with Pierre Poilievre trailing at 18.0%. -Nik… Continue Reading The economy tops minds,… ## [Economic sentiment edges to a four week high on stronger expectations. (Bloomberg/Nanos Research)](https://nanos.co/economic-sentiment-edges-to-a-four-week-high-on-stronger-expectations-bloomberg-nanos-research/) _2026-08-10 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ The Bloomberg Nanos Canadian Confidence Index moved to 53.0 from 52.65 four weeks earlier, reflecting modest gains in both household and economic sentiment. The change was driven by the Pocketbook Index, which measures views on personal finances and job security, going from 54.20 to 54.70, while the Expectations Index, which tracks perceptions of the economy… Continue Reading Economic sentiment… ## [Neighbours in need: Canadians strongly support sending first responders to the US when disaster strikes. (CTV News/Nanos)](https://nanos.co/neighbours-in-need-canadians-strongly-support-sending-first-responders-to-the-us-when-disaster-strikes-ctv-news-nanos/) _2026-08-08 · Nanos Research · Nanos Research_ This research gauged the opinion of Canadians on their levels of support for Canadian first responders going to the US to help after major natural disasters. Nanos conducted an RDD dual frame (land- and cell-lines) hybrid telephone and online random survey of 1,104 Canadians, 18 years of age or older, from July 28th to 30th,… Continue Reading Neighbours in need: Canadians strongly support sending… ## [Moreno Makes the Case for Keeping Chinese Vehicles Out of the U.S.](https://riponsociety.org/2026/07/moreno-makes-the-case-for-keeping-chinese-vehicles-out-of-the-u-s/) _2026-07-31 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC – With Chinese automakers flooding markets around the world, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion yesterday morning with U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH), who discussed his legislation to keep Chinese-made vehicles out of the U.S. market and laid out why he believes the threat they pose is too significant to ignore. ## [Barr, Hern & Letlow Talk About Their Campaigns for the Senate and the Importance of the Elections Later This Year](https://riponsociety.org/2026/07/barr-hern-letlow-talk-about-their-campaigns-for-the-senate-and-the-importance-of-the-elections-later-this-year/) _2026-07-17 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC – With just over 100 days to go until the November midterm elections, The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion yesterday morning with U.S. Reps. Andy Barr (KY-6), Kevin Hern (OK-1), and Julia Letlow (LA-5), all who are running for the U.S. Senate. ## [LaHood and Sewell Highlight Bipartisan Wins on Ways & Means Committee](https://riponsociety.org/2026/07/lahood-and-sewell-highlight-bipartisan-wins-on-ways-means-committee/) _2026-07-15 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC – With 42 days in session left in the 119th Congress, bipartisan leaders of the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) appeared before The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange to discuss their shared accomplishments as well as what they see on the horizon. ## [Leganski Shares Inside Scoop of Legendary Battle for the Speakership in New Book](https://riponsociety.org/2026/07/leganski-shares-inside-scoop-of-legendary-battle-for-the-speakership-in-new-book/) _2026-07-10 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC – Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy's Deputy Chief of Staff, John Leganski shared the behind-the-scenes story behind his new book yesterday afternoon at a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society. ## [Chairman Moolenaar Talks Strategy on U.S.-China Competition](https://riponsociety.org/2026/07/chairman-moolenaar-talks-strategy-on-u-s-china-competition/) _2026-07-02 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC – As the Chinese Communist government continues to pose a serious threat to American interests at home and abroad, The Ripon Society hosted a discussion with The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party Chairman U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar (MI-02). ## [TOP 10 “TEDDY TWEETS” OF THE PAST YEAR](https://riponsociety.org/2026/06/top-10-teddy-tweets-past-year/) _2026-06-30 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC – With the official opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library scheduled for this Saturday in North Dakota, The Ripon Society has compiled a list of the 10 most popular quotes by America’s 26th President over the past year. ## [Emmer Makes the Case for a Republican House in 2026](https://riponsociety.org/2026/06/emmer-makes-the-case-for-a-republican-house-in-2026/) _2026-06-26 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC – With the mid-term elections less than five months away, The Ripon Society hosted a breakfast discussion with House Republican Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) who shared his thoughts on how the party will hold the U.S. House of Representatives for another two years. ## [Scalise, Houchin & Obernolte Honored with 2026 Roosevelt Leadership Awards](https://riponsociety.org/2026/06/scalise-houchin-obernolte-honored-with-2026-roosevelt-leadership-awards/) _2026-06-23 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society presented three members of Congress with the 2026 Roosevelt Leadership Award, an honor that is given in the spirit of America’s 26th President and is intended to recognize leaders who embody some of the same qualities that Theodore Roosevelt displayed throughout his life and career. ## [“A NATION AT A CROSSROADS” — Latest Ripon Forum Examines America at 250](https://riponsociety.org/2026/06/a-nation-at-a-crossroads-latest-ripon-forum-examines-america-at-250/) _2026-06-22 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC — With the nation preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum marks the semiquincentennial with a special collection of essays examining where America stands at this milestone, how the country has changed over the past half century, and what it will take to carry the experiment into its next 250 years. ## [Panetta and Moore on Baseball, Bipartisanship, and the 91st Congressional Game](https://riponsociety.org/2026/06/panetta-and-moore-on-baseball-bipartisanship-and-the-91st-congressional-game/) _2026-06-09 · cbanaszak@riponsociety.org · News – The Ripon Society_ WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange welcomed two players from opposite dugouts — Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) — for a discussion about one of Capitol Hill's most beloved bipartisan traditions.