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Are you ready for a made-in-the-USA Porsche? It could happen. Thanks to President Trump's planned import tariffs, Porsche parent company Volkswagen is considering moving production of some vehicles to its Chattanooga, Tennessee, plant. Making cars in the states also offers protection from various geopolitical shifts, such as an America-first president finally running the country. The plant currently makes the gasoline-powered Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport, as well as the ID.4 EV. As with many EVs, sales of the ID.4 are lower than expected, meaning that it might make sense to use that capacity on a different model. Chattanooga bound? The German car manufacturer might also move production of some Audi models stateside, either to its Chattanooga plant or its in-development South Carolina plant. That plant, which will manufacture the new line of EV SUVs from Scout Motors, is set to open in 2027. The tariffs are aimed at vehicles built in Canada, Mexico, and Europe, which leaves Audi and Porsche particularly exposed; neither automaker has ever built a car inside the United States. Both Porsche and Audi build the majority of their cars in Germany and Hungary, though the Cayenne is built in Slovakia and Audi’s Q5 comes from Mexico. Years to implement Any changes to the company’s production plan would take years to implement. Any new vehicles added to the production schedule, particularly Porsches, would require adding significant investment to the facility. This would be good for the state of Tennessee and jobs. There isn’t any word yet as to which Audi or Porsche models could be moved to the Chattanooga assembly plant.911 stays home The performance models will likely stay put. Most 911 buyers will probably bite the bullet and pay an additional 25% import tax to get that car. As for Audi, its top-selling Q3 plus the popular Q5 and newer electric models could be built here. It's important to remember that a tariff is an import tax paid by the importer and usually passed along to the end consumer. The goal of the tariff is not to increase prices but to motivate manufacturers to build their products in the country they’re selling to. This is standard operating procedure for many countries, especially our top competitor, China. And history shows it pays to build in America. BMW's American dream Take the example of BMW, which started producing all of its global SUVs in Spartanburg, South Carolina, 30 years ago. It's now the automaker's biggest production facility in the world, and BMW is the largest employer in the state. Making cars in the states also offers protection from various geopolitical shifts, such as an America-first president finally running the country. BMW is not the only European car company building in the U.S. Volvo also produces many of its vehicles South Carolina. Mercedes-Benz produces vehicles for the American market in Alabama. Here's hoping other carmakers follow suit. We'll be watching.

Art Ayris thumbs through a pile of mail on his desk, then raises several envelopes. “Here's two letters from prisoners: ‘Send us your comics.’“ Every day, Ayris, CEO of Kingstone Media, gets these requests for the Kingstone Bible — a three-volume graphic novel adaptation of the Good Book. In America, only 7% of people have read the Bible cover to cover. 'If only 7% of people read the instruction manual for something, you’re going to have a problem,' says Aryis. He chats by video from the headquarters of Kingstone Studios in Central Florida. Behind him are displayed posters from his various releases. He’s lean, a lifelong jogger. With his black mustache and his shock of white hair and his striped gray shirt, he looks like an off-duty firefighter. Calm demeanor, somehow able to become passionate without losing his tone or his cool. He tells me that the average inmate has a third-grade reading level. “They just haven't really gotten the education they need. They certainly haven't gotten the spiritual education that they need.” He feels deeply for inmates — their blood has quite literally run through his body.'They gave blood to save my life' Ayris was 4 at the time. His father, a contractor, was pushing a lawn mower and didn't realize his son was behind him, when a projectile piece of wire flew from the machine, striking Ayris in the stomach. “Then I can remember laying on the seat of the car as he's driving me to the hospital and, you know, blood coming out of my intestines.” He arrived at the hospital in critical condition, but the real danger wasn’t just the injury — it was the rapid loss of blood. The hospital didn’t have enough. In a desperate move, doctors reached out to the local prison. Inmates came to donate blood. “They gave blood to save my life.” An unlikely beginning Ayris’ passion for comics didn’t begin in the traditional way — he wasn’t a child who spent hours drawing on everything. His mother, an accomplished artist, had passed down an appreciation for creativity, but Art’s path was far from conventional. Growing up, he was known more for being a “rounder” in school, often suspended for his antics. Deep down, Ayris was bored with school and not interested in conventional art. Yet even as he found trouble in his youth, he also found the beginnings of something greater.A fateful choice Ayris comes from several generations of American soldiers, with family in both world wars. His father was a veteran. His favorite uncle died while serving as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. At 18, Ayris was ready to continue this legacy. But at the last minute, his parents urged him to go to college instead. There, he began his lifelong soldierly role in a different kind of battle: a campaign of ideas and theories. A deeper purpose Ayris describes his life as one marked by torpedoes — unexpected crises that have forced him to confront his own mortality and the deeper purpose of his existence. He recently told his wife: “When I really do drop, you’ll know it’s God’s will because He’s kept me alive through so many of these episodes.” When he was 19, gangrene set in from his childhood injury, nearly killing him again. “The doctors told me, ‘We have to operate immediately,’” he recalls. But the first procedure didn’t solve the problem. As complications mounted, Ayris was given a grim prognosis: one last attempt at surgery, or he would need a colostomy. “I was 19 years old, weighing 135 pounds — I looked like a POW,” he says. “They didn’t know if I was going to live or die.” At Ayris' lowest point, when survival was uncertain, a Presbyterian pastor visited him in the hospital: “He shared the basics of the gospel,” Art tells me. “He walked me through it — acknowledging I was a sinner, believing Christ died for my sins, and confessing Him as my Savior. And it just made sense to me. My whole idea of living for myself seemed so stupid.” Though the transformation didn’t happen overnight, that moment planted a seed. “It took me a while to get all the partying out of my system,” he admits. “But by my early 20s, I had fully committed my life to Christ.” The experience of nearly losing his life imbued Ayris with a sharpened focus on eternity. “God gives us a great life here, but even the best life is so short,” he reflects. “I’ve lost friends who’ve stepped into eternity, and it’s made me realize that the next life is what I really need to prepare for.” A born educator Ayris' greatest talent lies in sharing knowledge. He was destined to educate. In his 20s, he became a pastor while working full-time as a teacher and a football coach. It didn’t take long for him to confront challenges in the education system. “It was horrendous, what I saw in the public school,” he recalls. He was hired by the only fully unionized school in the county, where fellow educators immediately pressured him to join the teachers' union. Reluctantly, he signed up. “When I started reading those magazines from the [American Federation of Teachers] and the [National Education Association], it was like reading the manifesto of the Communist Party,” he says. Within a year, Ayris left the union. “I didn’t care who got upset with me. I just got out.” The experience cemented his conviction that education in America needed to be rebuilt from the ground up. Not long after, the church asked Ayris to leave his teaching position and join full-time ministry. “It was a good genesis,” he says, reflecting on how his path eventually led to creating comic books. “I’ve always had a conviction that Christian media should be better.” Spreading the 'instruction manual' While serving as a children’s pastor, Ayris noticed a concerning trend. Many of the kids he ministered to had little or no knowledge of the Bible. Worse yet, in America, only 7% of people have read the Bible cover to cover. “If only 7% of people read the instruction manual for something, you’re going to have a problem," says Aryis. So he set out to make the instruction manual more accessible. He noticed that these same children were captivated by graphic novels and manga — stories that often lacked uplifting or meaningful messages. Rather than settling for the limited and often uninspired materials available for children’s ministry, Ayris saw an opportunity. “There’s no reason we couldn’t create a Marvel for this market,” he says. His vision was simple but bold: Use comics to connect kids to the Bible in ways they could understand and enjoy. The Kingstone Bible Kingstone Studios With this idea in mind, Ayris co-founded Kingstone Comics. Partnering with a team of 40 illustrators — many of whom had worked for Marvel and DC — he set out to create high-quality, engaging content for a new generation. But for Ayris, Kingstone’s mission couldn’t be more different. “DC just had the Joker being pregnant, giving birth to a baby, and all that trans junk woke stuff,” he says. The company's first major project, the Kingstone Bible, combined stunning visuals with compelling storytelling, offering kids and adults alike an accessible way to engage with Scripture. "We’re not competing with Christian publishers,” says Ayris. “We’re competing with Marvel and DC.” Batman and the gospel Christianity has always had a rich relationship with the arts. From gospel murals in ancient catacombs to the timeless masterpieces of the Renaissance, believers have used creative expression to communicate truth. “If there’s anything that’s creative, it’s God,” Ayris says, marveling at creation’s diversity, from the weirdness of the platypus to the complexity of human beings. At Kingstone, this divine creativity fuels the mission to share faith through modern storytelling, using comics and animation as vehicles to reach new audiences. For Ayris, Kingstone’s work is part of that long tradition, a continuation of weaving the sacred into the creative. But instead of stained glass or symphonies, Kingstone builds stories with panels, ink, and bold visual narrative — tools designed to resonate with today’s generation. US Comics As Kingstone grew, Ayris saw another cultural need: reclaiming America’s history from narratives that diminished its greatness. In 2023, he launched U.S. Comics, an imprint dedicated to celebrating America’s founding, its heroes, and its struggles. The first series takes readers through the early days of the nation, from the arrival of the Pilgrims to Cornwallis’ surrender at Yorktown. The response to U.S. Comics has been overwhelmingly positive. Readers praise the depth and the comics' ability to make American history come alive. U.S. Comics highlights the profound influence of Christian values on the country’s formation. “The founding fathers weren’t perfect,” Ayris says, “but there’s no question that America was founded on biblical principles.” Kingstone Studios The art of storytelling Comics are a unique medium, relying on the sequencing of frozen images to create motion and life. Each panel is static, yet together they unfold dynamic narratives, immersing readers in vivid worlds of action and emotion. This makes comics a uniquely powerful medium for redemptive storytelling. The superhero genre exemplifies this power but can only take it so far. Iconic figures like Batman battle villains across fiery landscapes and glittering utopias, their capes and armor symbolizing timeless clashes of good versus evil. Despite their cultural impact, comics have often been dismissed as lowbrow entertainment, a diversion for the masses. For decades, they’ve been undervalued as an art form caught between writing and illustration. Through Kingstone’s pages, the battle between good and evil transcends superheroes. It becomes a reflection of deeper spiritual realities. Whether introducing young readers to the Bible or offering fresh perspectives to seasoned believers, Kingstone blends tradition with innovation. In prayerful hands, comics carry the weight of eternity. The Constitution U.S. Comics has also released a graphic novel adaptation of the U.S. Constitution. Art sees this as a critical tool for educating younger generations about the principles that shaped America, celebrating the dual nature of American identity — the individual and the community. “The Constitution, like the Bible, is a living document,” Ayris says. “It continues to shape the nation’s direction. Through these comics, we want to reawaken a sense of reverence for the Constitution and help kids understand what made this country great.” Created in collaboration with Joe Bennett, a former Marvel artist renowned for "The Immortal Hulk" and "Captain America," the comic pairs a rich historical narrative with striking visuals. It has quickly become one of Kingstone’s best sellers, reflecting a growing appetite for stories that honor America’s ideals and values. Samaritan Inn While building a career in comics, Ayris remained deeply committed to his local community, particularly through First Baptist Church of Leesburg, Florida. Ayris spearheaded the founding of the Community Medical Care Center, a free clinic serving uninsured and medically vulnerable individuals. With the help of 50 volunteer doctors and eight dentists, the clinic now provides health care to over 7,000 people annually. Then, working with his congregation, Ayris led the effort to transform the Big Bass Motel into the Samaritan Inn, a shelter for homeless families. It was no small task. Converting the aging motel into a functional shelter required heavy finances and widespread community support. He retold the story in his film “No Vacancy” (2022), featuring Dean Cain. “Community is key,” Ayris says. “It's very important that communities pull together. When I made that movie, I wanted to show what happens when a community and a church work together.” 'A big Trump guy' “I’m a big Trump guy,” Ayris says. “I’ve put up Trump signs, even out here in Webster. Sometimes, because I’m a pastor, people get a little frustrated with me. But I think they misunderstand.” Released on June 14, 2024 — Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday — ”Trump 2024: Restoring the Glory to ‘Old Glory’” is one of U.S. Comics’ standout projects. The special-edition comic celebrates the story of Old Glory. Flags carry a special resonance. They represent more than fabric. They embody the human condition. “It is not just a piece of fabric. It’s a symbol of everything sacrificed for this country,” he tells me. “And if somebody starts spitting on the flag or trying to burn it in my presence, there's gonna be a hoedown.” The heart of compassion Most comics are mythology. They offer fiction and fantasy, a world of gods and heroes that hint at universal truths but often fall short of reconciliation. While there are plenty of historical comics, none quite matches the specific passion found at Kingstone, which has used the medium’s strengths — its ability to captivate and inspire — to openly proclaim the gospel. In comics, heroes are often portrayed as mythical figures, elevated through their sacrifices and victories, becoming larger than life. But Kingstone’s heroes reflect a different kind of narrative. They draw from the Bible, where God stands with the victims, not the persecutors. Ordinary geniuses, sacred nobodies. Kingstone’s mission is deeply tied to this Christian understanding of compassion. The left has manipulated the Christian concern for victims. Today’s ideologies often co-opt the language of liberation, accusing Christianity of failing its own values while turning compassion into a tool of control. These narratives attempt to replace the heart of Christianity itself, using the language of justice to further agendas of power. Kingstone confronts this distortion head-on, telling stories that present true compassion. Through Kingstone's work, comic artists transform the battleground of narrative into an opportunity to reveal the heart of the gospel. In an industry dominated by mythology, Kingstone offers something profoundly different: stories that point not to fleeting heroes but to an eternal Savior, stories that don’t just depict battles but offer the ultimate victory of redemption. They remind readers that the greatest hero of all didn’t ascend through conquest but through sacrifice — a story more powerful than any myth could ever tell. “I never envisioned running a comic-book media company as a teenager,” Ayris says. “But God had to actuate my life, to bring out the gifts I didn’t even know were there. Once the Spirit of God fills you, you start discovering those things.”

Kash Patel has been confirmed as director of the FBI, and it appears the new Trump administration just can’t stop winning. While all Democrats voted against Patel, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) shockingly voted for Patel, bringing the vote to 51-49. Before his major win, Patel gave his peers an important message. “If confirmed as the next FBI director, I will remain focused on the FBI’s core mission, that is to investigate fully wherever there is a constitutional, factual basis to do so, and to never make a prosecutorial decision that is solely the province of the Department of Justice and the attorney general,” Patel said. “What I learned there was the core value that has been enshrined in me since, that due process must be provided without bias to all Americans, and if we cannot provide due process to the worst, then there can be no due process for anyone, and our constitutional republic fails the erosion of trust,” he continued. Patel went on to point out that only 40% of Americans today trust in the FBI. “In order to get it back, there’s a twofold track,” he said. “One, violent crime is exploding in this country, and we cannot afford to allow it to run away. We must tackle violent crime. Just in 2023 alone, there were 100,000 rapes, 100,000 drug overdoses, and 177,000 homicides.” “The priority of the FBI, if I’m confirmed, will be to ensure that our communities are protected and safeguarded and our children have parks to play in and not needles to walk over,” he continued. “The second way we do this on equal track is aggressive constitutional oversight from Congress. The public trust can only be restored if there is full transparency, and I am committed to that,” he added. Sara Gonzales of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered” is thrilled with Patel’s win and his priorities. “We love to see it,” Gonzales says. “Finally, we had four years of a regime that just took full advantage of weaponizing every bureaucracy against half of the American people.” “You have the entire party of the Democrats all voting ‘no’ to return the FBI to its original intention, right? The intent is to just do your job,” she says. “Hey, maybe we don’t label parents domestic terrorists. Hey, maybe we don’t start investigating Catholics because they’re Catholic. Hey, maybe we just target violent crime; that might be cool.” Want more from Sara Gonzales?To enjoy more of Sara's no-holds-barred take to news and culture, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

An investment group led by Elon Musk has offered $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit that controls OpenAI, a company Musk help found.OpenAI was founded by Musk and entrepreneur Sam Altman as a nonprofit in 2015, but is now looking to transition to for-profit, which Musk opposes for cybersecurity reasons."It's time for OpenAI to return to the open-source, safety-focused force for good it once was," Musk said in a statement on February 10, per Reuters.Musk added, "We will make sure that happens."Musk sued OpenAI in February 2024 for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and unfair business practices. He complained that OpenAI had set its founding agreement "aflame."'No thank you.'The lawsuit stated that the company was founded to be a "non-profit developing [artificial general intelligence] for the benefit of humanity, not for a for-profit company seeking to maximize shareholder profits."The company was allegedly to be "open-source, balancing only countervailing safety considerations, and would not keep its technology closed and secret for proprietary commercial reasons," the lawsuit also claimed.Musk ended up withdrawing the lawsuit in June 2024.In response to Musk's bid, Altman publicly posted, "No thank you," to the offer, before adding, "but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want."OpenAI is behind the popular chatbot program ChatGPT, which allows users to ask the artificial intelligence complex questions or have it write content based on keywords and ideas.Microsoft made a sizeable investment in OpenAI in 2023 to the tune of several billion, stating that the two companies share the same "values."Musk started his own competing AI company called xAI in 2023 and received a recent $6 billion injection from investors at a $40 billion valuation, according to Reuters. At the same time, OpenAI's valuation is estimated to be $300 billion, according to PC Gamer.The U.S. government plans on sinking a whopping $500 billion into the development of AI infrastructure, which Vice President JD Vance spoke about at a recent AI summit in Paris.Vance declared American excellence in the space and told foreign representatives it would be financially unwise for them to develop AI alongside corrupt governments as opposed to the United States. The vice president also made it clear that the United States would not work with any jurisdiction that seeks to use artificial intelligence to censor its citizens or attempts in any way to cordon off users who make statements that the government doesn't approve of.Vance added that the use of AI should empower the American worker, not replace him.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!