The Washington Standard

Does President Trump Need the GOP Establishment?

Former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich (R-GA) was a supporter of President Trump before many others in his party. He’s also sided with the President against the Establishment on several occasions, so it was surprising to hear…

Power Grid Failures: CA Wildfires Are Now A Serious Critical Catastrophic Event

The death toll continues to rise because of the California wildfires currently scorching across wine country.  With 23 dead and hundreds missing, the fires are labeled as a “serious critical catastrophic event” complete with power grid failures. The wind…

Red Flag Warning: These California Wildfires Are ‘Among The Most Destructive Fire Events In US History’ And They Are About To Get Even Worse

The wildfires that are roaring through northern California are already “among the most destructive fire events in U.S. history”, and by the time it is all said and done this could be the worst wildfire season in the…

Why We Cannot Trust the FBI

The FBI is discounting ISIS’ claim that the Las Vegas attack was jihad. But is the FBI really trustworthy? The Islamic State says Steven Paddock converted six months ago. He filmed himself killing; jihadis do that and post…

Newsweek: ISIS May Be Withholding Proof That Las Vegas Shooting Was Jihad In Order To Discredit FBI

“If Islamic State did indeed cultivate Paddock, as it has claimed was the case, the group surely has some evidence of its engagements with him. If it does, it may be the case the group is waiting on…

Shooter Opens Fire on Texas Tech Campus, at Least One Dead

There was a worrisome situation unfolding on the Texas Tech campus in Lubbock, Texas on Tuesday evening. An active shooter was reported and at least one officer is already dead. The following was sent through the school’s emergency…

McMaster Calls National Security Leaks To The Media ‘Treasonous’

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster said Tuesday evening that leaks to the media about national security matters are “treasonous.” During an event at the Center for Strategic and International Studies to mark the 70th anniversary of the National…