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New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at a Metropolitan Transportation Authority event in October 2025.
States · New York

Federal Judge Strikes Down Hochul’s $75 Billion Climate Superfund Law

New York tried to make major fossil-fuel producers pay $75 billion for climate adaptation. An Obama-appointed federal judge ruled Albany’s sweeping scheme conflicts with federal law.

Patriot Briefing Room StaffSeptember 3, 20267 min read
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Editorial scene of a commercial oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz escorted by a U.S. Navy destroyer as a boarding team approaches.
World News

Six Months Into the Iran War: What America Achieved—and Why the Endgame Is Still Unclear

The opening campaign shattered much of Iran’s command structure and weakened its ability to project power. But the regime survived, the Strait of Hormuz remains contested and no one can yet verify what remains of Tehran’s nuclear program. Six months of war have produced real military gains without a durable peace.

Patriot Briefing Room StaffAugust 28, 20266 min read
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