Ole Braatelien, Author at The Western Journal

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Ole Braatelien, a writer for The Western Journal since 2022, earned his bachelor's from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

A United States Postal Service truck is parked while out for mail delivery on May 31, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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Former Postal Workers Charged for Theft of Checks Worth Over $80 Million

The alleged thieves stole thousands of U.S. Treasury checks by looking for the envelopes that read "return to sender."

By Ole Braatelien June 14, 2025

Police speak on the apparent political assassination that took the life of a Minnesota lawmaker and her spouse.

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Lawmaker Shot to Death in Apparent Assassination, Bongino Says FBI Is 'Fully Engaged' on the Ground

Police were responding to a wellness check at the lawmaker's house when the suspect, who was dressed as a police officer, opened fire.

By Ole Braatelien June 14, 2025

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went on “The Rubin Report” and made his position on rioters clear, saying any Floridian who is driving, becomes surrounded by protesters, and feels threatened has a right to drive through them.

The Rubin Report / YouTube screen shot

DeSantis Assures Florida Drivers They Can Run Over Rioters if Threatened: 'You Have a Right'

The riots are igniting in major cities all across America, but Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning those thinking about rioting in Florida.

By Ole Braatelien June 13, 2025

A UH-60 Black Hawk landing at North County Airport in Palm Beach County, Florida, in 2021.

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National Guard Soldiers Charged After Allegedly Landing Helicopter on Cattle Ranch

Members of the Montana National Guard reportedly asked the ranch owner not to press charges, but she dug her heels in.

By Ole Braatelien June 8, 2025

People move through Newark Liberty International Airport following a news conference by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at the airport, where he announced the reopening of a major runway at the airport, nearly two weeks ahead of schedule on June 2, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey.

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Common Airport Activity Could Get You in Major Trouble: TSA Warning

The Transportation Security Administration offered two best practices for travelers looking to charge their cellphones at airports.

By Ole Braatelien June 8, 2025

An alligator is seen on day one of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on April 24, 2025, in Avondale, Louisiana.

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Motorcyclists Zip Past Alligator on Florida Highway Before Swamp Beast Takes Out Riders

One of the bikers said this was his second crash. If he survived a third, he said he would take it as a sign from God to quit riding.

By Ole Braatelien June 8, 2025

The entrance to the Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons in New York on Sept. 8, 2023.

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Trump Makes History by Tapping Former Federal Inmate for a Top Position in Bureau of Prisons

President Donald Trump had pardoned the former prison inmate in 2021. The man praised God after hearing the news.

By Ole Braatelien June 7, 2025

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk on May 30, 2025, inside the Oval Office at the White House.

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Elon Musk Deletes Epstein Post Targeting Trump, Teases 'Entertaining Outcome'

The feud between President Donald Trump and former Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk may have a positive outcome after all.

By Ole Braatelien June 7, 2025

Four suspected vandals allegedly damaged the Tarrytown Lighthouse in New York on May 31, 2025.

Westchester County Police Department / Facebook screen shot

Historic Site Trashed in Senseless Act, Four Charged and in Custody

The four suspects were charged with felonies after causing nearly $100,000 in damage to the newly renovated historic lighthouse.

By Ole Braatelien June 7, 2025

Tim Allen attends the Disney+ Original Series "The Santa Clauses" Premiere at Walt Disney Studios on Nov. 6, 2022, in Burbank, California.

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Tim Allen Clarifies Himself After Post About the Bible Sparks Concern from Christians

The "Home Improvement" star is one of few Hollywood stars to identify with Christianity, but his faith wasn't always what it is today.

By Ole Braatelien June 6, 2025

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Former Postal Workers Charged for Theft of Checks Worth Over $80 Million

Lawmaker Shot to Death in Apparent Assassination, Bongino Says FBI Is 'Fully Engaged' on the Ground

DeSantis Assures Florida Drivers They Can Run Over Rioters if Threatened: 'You Have a Right'

National Guard Soldiers Charged After Allegedly Landing Helicopter on Cattle Ranch

Common Airport Activity Could Get You in Major Trouble: TSA Warning

Motorcyclists Zip Past Alligator on Florida Highway Before Swamp Beast Takes Out Riders

Trump Makes History by Tapping Former Federal Inmate for a Top Position in Bureau of Prisons

Elon Musk Deletes Epstein Post Targeting Trump, Teases 'Entertaining Outcome'

Historic Site Trashed in Senseless Act, Four Charged and in Custody

Tim Allen Clarifies Himself After Post About the Bible Sparks Concern from Christians

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