Happy New Year!
As we ring in 2026, Self Reliance Central reflects on 2025—a pivotal year marked by bold political resets under President Trump’s second term, alongside practical insights into health, DIY resilience, and cutting-edge tech. From exposing government overreach to empowering everyday Americans with survival know-how, our coverage emphasized self-sufficiency amid global uncertainties. Here’s a roundup of the highlights, drawing from online analysis.
Political Highlights: Restoring Sanity and Exposing Frauds
2025 was a rollercoaster for Republicans, navigating razor-thin congressional majorities in the 119th Congress while dismantling Biden-era policies. The Supreme Court delivered an “onslaught” of rulings that crushed liberal agendas, from parental rights to religious freedoms, restoring what we called “sanity” to the nation. Key legal matters lingered into the new year, including ethics scandals where an indicted congressman topped watchdog lists of violators, spotlighting nonprofits and political hypocrisy.
Trump’s administration hit the ground running. On day two, billions flowed into U.S. infrastructure, but the real firepower came in immigration enforcement. The Laken Riley Act passed with bipartisan support, mandating detention for illegal immigrants accused of theft or burglary— a direct response to tragic crimes like the nursing student’s murder. Deportations surged 40% by September, prioritizing criminals despite leftist outcry labeling it a “machine.” We covered Tom Homan and Kristi Noem’s pushback, urging swift action against the “invasion.”
Crime plummeted dramatically, with murders dropping nearly 20%—the largest decline in history. We attributed this to tough-on-crime shifts, including defunding failed liberal policies, though Democrats dodged credit. Minnesota’s scandals dominated headlines: billions vanished in a “Somali slush fund” under Gov. Tim Walz, exposed as part of broader welfare fraud empires. Investigative journalist Nick Shirley’s viral videos triggered nationwide scrutiny, highlighting lax voting laws where one voter could vouch for eight others.
Internationally, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago talks with Netanyahu signaled strong U.S.-Israel ties. Domestically, lawsuits flooded Trump’s executive actions—over 325 by mid-year—funded by ACLU-like groups and state budgets, often from leftist donors. We exposed the “bloodlust” in polls showing 63% of Americans blaming harsh rhetoric for violence, with Democrats’ “sophisticated crudity” under fire.
Social issues intertwined with politics, like the brave fencer Stephanie Turner kneeling in protest against a transgender opponent, sparking debates on women’s rights in sports. Darker stories emerged, such as a trans terror cell linked to serial killings, including a U.S. Border Patrol agent’s murder on Inauguration Day. Regional stirrings included Alberta’s “Declaration of Independence,” inspired by American liberty. Looking ahead, Senate races heated up, from Nebraska’s billionaire-vs.-mechanic showdown to potential GOP flips in New Jersey.
Critiques of legacy systems persisted: Obamacare as a “socialist sinkhole,” Yellen’s parting economic “bombshell,” and GOP use of the Congressional Review Act to gut Biden regs. Underreported Trump moves, like free speech defenses by Secretary Rubio, rounded out a year of reclaiming America First.
DIY and Self-Reliance Focus
Amid political noise, we championed hands-on empowerment. In firearms prep, a detailed 2025 analysis explored suppressors’ noise reduction—cutting gunfire to safer levels (around 30-40 dB drop for rifles)—with state-by-state guides for legal ownership, ideal for DIY home defense setups. Housing policy briefs offered practical menus for affordable builds, emphasizing self-reliant options like modular homes to combat inflation. Utility breakdowns demystified electric bills, teaching readers to spot overcharges and optimize public benefits for off-grid living.
Health Insights: Dodging Hidden Dangers
Health coverage warned of industrial pitfalls and championed non-Big Pharma remedies. A shocking reveal: 90% of U.S. cheese uses Pfizer’s GMO rennet (FPC), replacing traditional sources—urging artisan alternatives for cleaner eating.
COVID lingered with the Nimbus variant’s “razor blade throat” symptom—a searing pain affecting 70% of cases, first spotted in China in January, spreading globally by June; we advised hydration, lozenges, and testing to distinguish from strep, stressing self-testing kits for resilience.
Senate hearings exposed vaccine corruption: Sen. Ron Johnson grilled experts on mRNA biodistribution beyond injection sites, revealing suppressed vaxxed vs. unvaxxed studies and Big Pharma infiltration of trials, with attorney Aaron Siri chillingly detailing the cover-ups on September 9. DOJ probed Andrew Cuomo for lying about nursing home policies that funneled 9,000 COVID patients into facilities, exacerbating deaths.
Alternative treatments shone: Ivermectin, the 2015 Nobel-winning drug, was hailed by Dr. William Makis for cancer and viral uses, synergizing with fenbendazole at pennies per dose to shrink tumors in stage 4 patients, bypassing profit-driven suppression. The Joe Tippens Protocol—fenbendazole (222 mg daily, 3 days on/4 off), curcumin, CBD oil, and vitamin E—claimed remission for lung cancer, empowering DIY regimens outside conventional chemo. Borax emerged as a suppressed arthritis cure: 30 mg daily regulates calcium, eases joint pain in weeks, combats Candida and fluoride toxicity, with Big Pharma bans critiqued as profit protection (safe at low doses, far less toxic than salt).
A German joint gel regenerated cartilage non-surgically, harnessing body healing for arthritis relief. We debunked BP meds: no evidence aggressive lowering saves lives; they’re side-effect laden (20% users affected, including fatalities), treating symptoms not arterial root causes—opt for lifestyle tweaks like clean eating instead.
New Tech on the Horizon
Tech innovations promised self-reliance upgrades. OpenAI’s Stargate Project announced $500 billion for U.S.-based AI infrastructure, deploying $100 billion immediately—hailed by Trump as history’s largest, boosting domestic security and jobs. Smart home reports from 2025 explored voice assistants like Alexa for future safety, emphasizing product life-cycles to build trust in connected devices.
In sum, 2025 reinforced Self Reliance Central’s mantra: prepare, protect, and prevail. From political victories to practical hacks, it was a year of reclaiming independence. Here’s to more in 2026. (Word count: 578)