Leif Larson: Beer, Grilling, and Clear Guidelines That Work
New Dietary Guidelines Approve of Responsible Drinking The latest dietary guidelines from the Trump administration finally take a sensible approach to alcohol, treating adults with respect and emphasizing responsible consumption. I found myself pondering this last Saturday while enjoying a cold beer at the grill. That day marked the first real spring afternoon we’d had […]
LEIF LARSON: GPS from Satellites Posing a National Security Issue
U.S. Needs Ground Backup for GPS Systems The United States is in dire need of a reliable land-based backup for GPS systems to enhance positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) capabilities. This is essential to keep up with other developed nations, particularly as GPS technology faces increasing threats from jamming and spoofing. Recent geopolitical tensions and […]
Trump Issues Proclamations for Leif Erikson Day and Columbus Day
Cabinet Meeting Highlights Leif Erikson and Columbus Day WASHINGTON – During Thursday’s Cabinet meeting, the eighth since his return to office in January, President Donald Trump kicked things off by signing proclamations for Leif Erikson Day and Columbus Day. The first was for Leif Erikson Day, recognized on Thursday, October 9, to honor the Viking […]
LEIF LARSON: The Craft of a Poor Railroad Merger Agreement
The Impact of Railroads on America The railroad sector has played a crucial role in shaping the United States, influencing everything from the Industrial Revolution to urban development. Without trains, the landscape—and, really, the entire structure—of our country would be vastly different. Currently, the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railway has sparked […]