Truth matters. Freedom matters. And staying informed has never been more important.
Welcome to The Vigilante News & Current Events Blog — a place where headlines are examined beyond the surface, history is connected to the present, and the issues shaping America are discussed openly, honestly, and without fear. Stay informed. Stay engaged. Stay vigilant.
The Vigilante Podcast, James Peifer explores the history of Wall Street, the 1929 stock market crash, the Great Depression, modern investing, and how America’s financial markets influence businesses, governments, and economies across the globe.
Recent Headlines ___ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a multifaceted technology that encompasses various complex systems and methodologies. AI enables machines to learn from
People often fear what they do not know or understand because uncertainty can feel threatening. As a result, the human brain developed a tendency to
UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a federal law enforcement agency under the United States Department
Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a specific political party or group. This practice can distort the representation in legislative bodies by creating districts that either concentrate or dilute the voting power of certain demographics.
Political violence has been a part of American history, manifesting through assassinations, civil unrest, and terrorist attacks. Events like the assassination of presidents and significant
Antisemitism is on the rise in America. Researchers, law enforcement, and Jewish organizations describe antisemitism as rising, more visible, and more complex than in other
James Peifer explores the reality behind today’s news landscape. From ethical reporting to sensational headlines and major media scandals, this episode uncovers what’s really happening behind the stories you read every day.
Gasoline prices at the pump are the result of several layers of costs added together along the supply chain – from crude oil production to the retail station. The price you see on the sign outside a station reflects a combination of global markets, refining costs, transportation, taxes, and the station’s own pricing strategy.
Tim Tebow, former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback, testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism on March 3, 2026. As founder
In the United States, the leading causes of death among children vary significantly by age group. Unlike adults – where chronic disease dominates – child
Women in America face significant health challenges, with several leading causes of death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and national
What’s killing men in America is not one single thing – it is a build-up of physical, mental, social, and cultural forces that reinforce each
Wealth and poverty in America are characterized by significant disparities. The wealth gap has widened considerably, with the richest 1% holding a substantial portion of
A frequently debated question: “Which is worse for your health, Salt or Sugar? It is an interesting question but debating whether salt or sugar is
Alcoholism remains a significant public health issue in America. In the United States, alcoholism use disorder (AUD) affects millions, with various circumstances influencing its prevalence.
The Golden Dome is a proposed multi-layer missile defense shield intended to protect the continental United States – a high-profile national security initiative that has
Greenland is the world’s largest island, located between the Arctic and North Atlantic Oceans. It is geographically part of North America but politically an autonomous
At a conference in Shanghai on March 25, 1959, Mao Zedong, Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party announced: “To distribute resources evenly will only ruin
In American culture, the idea of a level playing fieldis woven deeply into national identity. It reflects the belief that everyone – regardless of background
Jyothsna Bhat, PsyD reported in the National Alliance on Mental Health that, “It seems like kids today are not as good at concentration as we
The scandal of literacy in America highlights significant issues in education and access. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations, the U.S. faces alarming literacy
The United States national debt is the total amount of money the federal government owes to creditors. This debt accumulates when the government borrows funds
During a speech entitled, “Lawlessness Is a Choice”, at Hillsdale College on September 30, 2025, columnist for the New York Post, Miranda Devine, expressed the
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity in America is a serious, common, and costly chronic disease. The prevalence of obesity
The United States is one of the few countries in the world that is not limited by natural resources and the ability to produce goods
“The federal government says a deportation is the removal of a noncitizen from the United States for violating immigration law.” President-elect Donald J Trump has
In his first State of the Union address, on March 1, 2022, President Joe Biden outlined a multiprong strategy to address the country’s mental health
The First Amendment (Amendment 1) to the United States Constitution prevents the government from making laws respecting an establishment of religion; prohibiting the free exercise
Rebecca Lindsey, science writer for NOAA Climate. gov, reported that global average sea level has risen 8-9 inches in the last 144 years, since 1880.
The U. S. State Department reports that human trafficking is a crime of exploitation. Traffickers profit at the expense of their victims by compelling them
Almost a billion people in the World are STARVING! ___ The 2022 edition of The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World
Where have all the Polar bears gone? – long time passing. They haven’t gone away. Large and healthy populations of Polar bears are thriving today.
In August of 2021, President Joe Biden issued an executive order setting out the goal that “50 percent of all new passenger cars and light
WHY SOME AMERICAN CITIES AND STATES ARE DEPOPULATING Newsweek reported in 2023, that the populations of traditionally Republican states have grown, while several Democrat states
TRAITOR: “One who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty.” 18 U.S. Code 201 – Bribery of public officials and witnesses:
Welcome to the United States Congresswoman, Mayra Flores represented Texas’s 34th congressional district. She was the first female Mexican-borne member of the House of Representatives.
Hezbollah – “Party of God” is a Lebanese Shia Islamist political party and militant group. The party was established in 1982 during the Lebanon War
Who are the Houthis (Hoothees) and why do they want to kill Americans and Jews? On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Yemen’s Houthis rebels seized an
On October 11, 2023,CBS reported that “The United States confirms 22 Americans dead as families reveal details of Hamas attacks in Israel.” The report continued,
Since January of 2021, the Federal Government has encouraged illegal immigration by maintaining open borders. More than 6 million foreign immigrants, from over 100 countries,
Curiosity: has been defined as an important and natural urge to discover and grow as a human being. It makes us learn and survive and
