On Our Radar
The Return of American Common Sense
June 16, 2025 Edition
Hi friends,
Economic wins, legal clarity, and cultural course corrections are stacking up.
From economic gains and judicial pushback to pro-liberty reforms, the tide is turning — and there are some significant wins.
Note: Several things are in process and will likely fluctuate. The status is as of the date shown.
Stay engaged. Stay strong. The battle has only begun.
🛢️ Energy Dominance Restored
✔️ JERA Triples LNG Imports from U.S.
📅 June 11, 2025
Energy.gov
Japan’s JERA signs $250B in long-term LNG deals, supporting 50,000+ U.S. jobs and accelerating American export growth.
✔️ Trump Rescinds Alaska Drilling Restrictions
📅 June 5, 2025
Fox News
Energy groups applaud a major rollback of Biden-era limitations, boosting U.S. energy independence.
✔️ The World Shuns Renewable Energy
📅 June 3, 2025
Issues & Insights
Global markets pivot away from costly green mandates in favor of reliable energy sources.
💰 Economic Gains
✔️ Personal Income Surges 0.8% in April
📅 June 1, 2025
Epoch Times
Strong upward movement in wages reflects consumer resilience and rebounding growth.
✔️ IRS Revenue Surges 9% Despite Forecasted Decline
📅 May 14, 2025
Solid fiscal footing undercuts predictions of economic deterioration.
➕ Amazon Announces $10B+ in AI Investments
📅 June 5, 2025
Fox Business
Major expansions in NC and PA fuel regional job creation and tech development.
✔️ Trade Deficit Shrinks Sharply Amid Trump Tariffs
📅 June 6, 2025
ABC News
Critics predicted chaos — instead, exports surged and America’s trade balance improved.
✔️ GlobalFoundries to Spend $16 Billion to Boost U.S. Chip Production
📅 June 4, 2025
Bloomberg
Massive investment strengthens U.S. manufacturing and semiconductor security.
✔️ CBO: Trump’s Tariffs Will Slash Deficits by $2.8 Trillion Over 10 Years
📅 June 5, 2025
Epoch Times
Fiscal critics proven wrong on the math: tariffs projected to deliver long-term savings.
✔️ Dow Rallies 500 Points After Jobs Report
📅 June 6, 2025
Epoch Times
✔️ GM Expanding Plant Investments (Jobs)
📅 June 11, 2025
GM.com
✔️ White House: Inflation Being Defeated Under Trump
📅 June 11, 2025
WhiteHouse.gov
✔️ Revenues Up, Deficits Down
📅 June 11, 2025
Issues & Insights
✔️ Inflation Falls, Contrary to Media Narrative
📅 June 11, 2025
The Federalist
👨⚖️ Judicial Pushback
✔️ Supreme Court Sides with Catholic Charities Bureau
📅 June 5, 2025
Daily Signal
Wisconsin’s attempt to strip religious protections struck down in a strong defense of faith-based organizations.
✔️ SCOTUS: Mexico Can’t Sue U.S. Gun Makers
📅 June 5, 2025
Justia
Landmark Second Amendment victory: No liability for actions of third-party traffickers.
✔️ SCOTUS Keeps DOGE Records Blocked (Watchdog FOIA)
📅 June 6, 2025
Reuters
✔️ Judge Orders Trump Admin to Restart Trans Procedures in Prisons
📅 June 6, 2025
Daily Wire
✔️ Trump v. J.G.G. – Supreme Court Affirms Executive Power
📅 April 7, 2025
Justia
Affirms use of Alien Enemies Act in national security removals.
✔️ Court Clears Christian College of $37.7M Fine
📅 May 22, 2025
Daily Signal
Lawfare rolled back: GCU wins case, fine reversed, and no wrongdoing found.
➕ Federal Judge Rules Trump Must Return Control of CA National Guard to Gov. Newsom – Then Appeals Court Pauses It
📅 June 12–13, 2025
Epoch Times
A judge ordered Trump to relinquish control—but the 9th Circuit stayed the order almost immediately, pending appeal.
⚖️ Government Course Corrections
✴️ NIH Shuts Down Fauci-Founded Center Under Investigation
📅 June 6, 2025
Sharyl Attkisson
DOJ investigations trigger internal reform and accountability in federal health institutions.
✔️ Biden-Era COVID Testing Program Canceled
📅 June 5, 2025
Fox News
Over $1 billion in spending halted — relief for taxpayers.
✴️ Iowa Signs Citizenship Verification Bill
📅 June 5, 2025
Newsmax
States continue tightening election security measures.
✴️ OMB Rescission Bill Would Cut Wasteful Foreign Aid
📅 June 5, 2025
Federalist
Targeting boondoggles abroad—GOP lawmakers aim to tighten the federal wallet.
🗳️ Civic Momentum/Public Sentiment
✔️ Trump Approval Hits New High, 50% Say U.S. on Right Track
📅 June 11, 2025
CBS Austin
Optimism about the future returns — with public backing for the administration rising fast.
✴️ Citigroup Reverses Gun Policy
📅 June 7, 2025
Epoch Times
Corporate ESG retreat continues — a rare reversal acknowledging consumer pushback.
✔️ Teen Wins Lawsuit Over 'Illegal Alien' School Suspension
📅 June 5, 2025
Revolver
Restoration of speech rights and due process for a student wronged by political overreach.
➕ Poll: Voters Back Trump Deploying National Guard to L.A.
📅 June 10, 2025
Daily Signal
National sentiment aligns with law-and-order posture.
➕ “Trump Effect” Helps Army Meet Recruitment Goals Early
📅 June 4, 2025
National Pulse
🌎 International Narrative Wins
Washington Post Retracts Fake News About Gaza Aid Incident
📅 June 4, 2025
BreitbartRomania: Pro-West Reformer Wins Election
📅 June 2025
The DispatchPoland: Globalist Candidate Defeated Again
📅 June 6, 2025
The Federalist
⚖️ Administration Actions
Justice Dept. Action vs. Wisconsin Elections Commission
📅 June 2025
DOJ.govHHS Ends Biden-Era COVID Testing Program ($1B)
📅 June 5, 2025
Fox News
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