Archive - The Independent Republican

The Independence of the Federal Reserve is America's Golden Goose

President Trump has aggressively called for the Federal Reserve to ease monetary policy, to which he’s increasingly added calls for its chair, Jerome…

18 hrs ago •

Carlton Delfeld

The Independent Republican Calls for the Prompt Release of the Epstein Files

For some time, President Trump and his Republican allies in Congress have repeatedly promised voters that a cache of documents on the Epstein case would…

Jul 15 •

Carlton Delfeld

April 2025

From Sandy Cay to the Silk Curtain

Subi Reef, Sandy Cay, and Diego Garcia may not ring a bell with most Americans but they certainly should as the US-China plays out in the Indo-Pacific.

Apr 28 •

Carlton Delfeld

The US-China Power Rivalry Accelerates

This was an epic week in the US-China Power rivalry with many of the trends unfolding as highlighted in my book: Power Rivals: America and China’s…

Apr 24 •

Carlton Delfeld

Protect the Independence of the Fed

The Federal Reserve's independence should be a top priority of Independent Republicans.

Apr 17 •

Carlton Delfeld

Congress Needs More Control Over Presidential Tariff Authority

It is preposterous that one person has the authority to launch a global trade war and high time for Congress to reassert oversight over tariff actions.

Apr 9 •

Carlton Delfeld

February 2025

Russia Should Hand Over Mineral Rights

By Tim Braden, the Independent Republican

Feb 22

America Urgently Needs More Hard Assets for Credible Deterrence in the Western Pacific

Nuclear Submarines and Mass Drones Need to be Top Priorities

Feb 20 •

Carlton Delfeld

January 2025

Marco Rubio: A Serious Statesman for a Dangerous World

Senator Marco Rubio’s testimony yesterday before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as it performed its “advise and consent” role was reassuring.

Jan 16 •

Carlton Delfeld

US Navy Struggles with Shipbuilding Gap as well as Maintenance and Repair Delays

A Resilient and Robust Pacific Coalition is the Best Strategy

Jan 11 •

Carlton Delfeld

America's Blocking of U.S. Steel Deal Hurts Japan Alliance and U.S. Workers

Nippon Steel’s persistent proposal to acquire U.S.

Jan 5 •

Carlton Delfeld

November 2024

Independent Republican Gains Help Power GOP Victory

This election moved forward the goal of the Independent Republican.

Nov 11, 2024 •

Carlton Delfeld

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