Author: Thomas L. Knapp

The Trillion-Dollar Illusion

Source: The American Conservative
by George D O’Neill Jr.

“The latest American-Israeli aggression against Iran has exposed the United States’ inability to defend our big bases in the Gulf Countries and smaller bases in Iraq. For decades, these countries have had to endure the ire of their populations who are unhappy with the presence of U.S. forces in their lands. Their citizens are painfully aware of the U.S. and Israeli mass destruction and murder of their Muslim brothers. This may become a source of instability as war escalates.” (04/03/26)

https://www.theamericanconservative.com/the-trillion-dollar-illusion/

Thomas L. Knapp

The Federal Punishment of an Innocent Man, Part 3

Source: Future of Freedom Foundation
by Jacob G Hornberger

“Another shocking aspect of the Ian Freeman case involved false statements that were knowingly, deliberately, and intentionally made in a post-sentencing press release by the New Hampshire U.S. Attorney’s office that prosecuted Freeman. When I discovered that false and deceptive press release, I was incredulous. What would motivate federal personnel to lie about the Freeman case?” (04/03/26)

https://www.fff.org/explore-freedom/article/the-federal-punishment-of-an-innocent-man-part-3/

Thomas L. Knapp

US judge upholds decision to toss subpoenas into Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Source: Al Jazeera [Qatari state media]

“A United States federal judge has once again batted down a pair of subpoenas from the administration of President Donald Trump seeking information about Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, the country’s central bank. In a brief, six-page opinion published on Friday, Judge James Boasberg rejected the Department of Justice’s motion to reconsider his earlier ruling rejecting the subpoenas. … For months, pressure had been building from the Trump White House to investigate Powell and push him prematurely from his job as Federal Reserve chair. Powell’s term is slated to expire in May. Much of the Trump administration’s focus has fallen on renovations to the Federal Reserve’s historic 1930s buildings in Washington, DC, which have gone over budget. The administration has pointed to the cost overruns as evidence of malfeasance.” (04/03/26)

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/3/us-judge-upholds-decision-to-toss-subpoenas-into-fed-chair-jerome-powell

Thomas L. Knapp

Alberta – shall be free?

Source: The Price of Liberty
by Nathan Barton

“According to Canada’s National Observer, the Alberta independence movement has enough signatures on a petition to force the Province to vote on succession on 19 October 2026, with 10%+ of the voters in the last general election. The ‘Stay Free Alberta’ group that has circulated the petition is cautiously optimistic, both about getting on the ballot and having a majority vote for independence. It must be submitted to a government agency, Elections Alberta, to be counted by the 2nd of May. We at The Price of Liberty support and encourage this election and a YES vote in October.” (04/03/26)

https://thepriceofliberty.org/2026/04/03/alberta-shall-be-free/

Thomas L. Knapp