NEWS AND OPINION:

One lawmaker has supplied a transparent directive to those that defend America. That could be Rep. Carlos Gimenez, chairman of the Homeland Security subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. The Florida Republican weighed in on present and future safety threats within the Arctic area at a listening to Tuesday earlier than the House Committee on Homeland Security.

“The United States is one of only eight countries globally with territory above the Arctic Circle, so what happens in the Arctic directly impacts U.S. citizens. Historically, our adversaries have targeted the United States in the High North to undermine our national security,” Mr. Gimenez mentioned, citing examples from each World War II and the Cold War.

He famous that Russian President Vladimir Putin is build up its navy capabilities within the Arctic, together with its fleet of heavy icebreakers. China, in the meantime, is “attempting to stake out interests in Arctic affairs,” Mr. Gimenez mentioned.

The U.S. can’t afford to disregard this elevated curiosity within the Arctic, or the truth that our navy depends on flight routes via the Arctic for quite a lot of very important causes.

“The U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreakers have long been an integral component of the U.S. government’s presence in the Arctic. However, I am concerned that the delays the Coast Guard is experiencing with the development and deployment of the new Polar Security Cutters will negatively impact the Coast Guard’s ability to carry out its diverse mission set, and protect the homeland in the Arctic,” the lawmaker mentioned.

Find extra info at Homeland.home.gov.

FOXIFIED

For the week of July 10-16, Fox News Channel was the most-watched cable community throughout prime-time hours and all through the day, in response to Nielsen Media Research.

The community bested its information rivals with a mean each day prime-time viewers of 1.5 million viewers, in contrast with MSNBC with 1.2 million and CNN with 503,000. Fox News additionally topped such non-news competitors as ESPN, the Hallmark Channel and HGTV.

The standout applications for the week have been “The Five” (2.5 million common each day viewers), “Jesse Watters Primetime” (2.1 million) and “Hannity” (2 million). Maria Bartiromo’s interview with former President Donald Trump additionally drew the biggest weekend viewers with an viewers of 1.6 million.

A MEDIA FORCE

Salem Media Group Inc. has introduced the dying of its co-founder, Stuart Epperson. He was 86.

Mr. Epperson was the co-founder of the conservative and faith-driven powerhouse in 1986, alongside along with his brother-in-law, Edward Atsinger.

Salem is the pressure behind a fierce media outreach which incorporates Townhall.com, PJ Media, HotAir.com, Regnery Publishing, Salem Podcast Network and speak radio programming hosted by Dennis Prager, Mike Gallagher, Eric Metaxas, Sebastian Gorka and Hugh Hewitt.

Salem additionally owns and operates 101 radio stations; 3,100 affiliate radio stations additionally air Salem’s programming.

Mr. Epperson was a former member of the board of the National Religious Broadcasters Association. In 2005, Time journal named him one of many 25 most influential evangelicals in America, and he was a member and previous president of the conservative Council for National Policy. In 1984 and 1986, he additionally was the Republican nominee for the U.S. House seat in North Carolina’s fifth Congressional District.

“Stuart will be greatly missed by many. I will miss him, but I take comfort in realizing that he is already receiving his reward for a life well-lived. A life that personifies the words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7-8: ‘I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing,’” Mr. Atsinger, now Salem Media Group govt chairman, mentioned in a written assertion.

MEANWHILE IN CALIFORNIA

Climate considerations persist in Hollywood.

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and the University of California, Los Angeles Lab School have introduced the formation of the Leonardo DiCaprio Scholarship Fund to assist a brand new local weather training program for kids ages 4-12, set to launch forward of the 2023-2024 faculty yr.

The faculty’s motto is “Education for democracy and a just society,” by the best way.

“This fund is endowed for perpetual support and will provide assistance that is critical to maintaining the diversity of our student population for generations to come. The climate education program will work to inspire the next generation of young climate leaders and educate our youth about how to protect our planet,” the college mentioned in a written assertion.

“I was fortunate enough to attend the Lab School due to the generous contributions of UCLA donors, and my experience profoundly transformed my worldview. I am proud to have the chance to pass on my experience to those who might otherwise miss out on this opportunity, and to help create a program that will help guide the next generation of climate warriors,” Mr. DiCaprio mentioned, additionally in a written assertion.

The college lauded the creation of the brand new Climate Justice Education Program and the donor, however didn't disclose the quantity of the donation.

“DiCaprio has built long-standing relationships with many of the great thought leaders of our time. He is deeply engaged with the most pressing issues we face — climate change, access to clean water, biodiversity protection, conservation, and disaster relief. As an actor, environmentalist, and philanthropist, DiCaprio has become highly respected for his work in support of organizations and initiatives dedicated to securing a sustainable future for our planet,” the college mentioned.

POLL DU JOUR

• 60% of U.S. adults say they aspire to personal a “dream car” over a “dream home.”

• 40% say they might pay greater than $100,000 to personal their dream automobile.

• 26% say know-how is a number one issue when figuring out what dream automobile they might purchase.

• 25% cite efficiency, 25% cite security options.

• 23% cite reliability, 20% cite emotional attraction.

SOURCE: A Carvana/OneBallot survey of two,000 U.S. adults performed May 18-23 and launched Friday.

• Contact Jennifer Harper at jharper@washingtontimes.com.

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