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Monday, January 5th, 2025
Good morning! Welcome to The Tradesman, a 5-minute newsletter tailored just for America’s tradesmen—presented by Grab Your Gear.
In what may be the boldest move of his tenure as Commander-in-Chief, President Trump ordered the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro this weekend. Read more about the story below in In the News.
Have you ever owned a Cummins Diesel truck? Let us know in today’s poll at the bottom of the newsletter! ⬇️
🔫 Guns
The New German Military Handgun
CZ Firearms was selected by the German military to supply its official handgun: the CZ P-10C.
The P-10C is a striker-fired, short recoil pistol chambered in 9x19, and will replace the replace the P8A1, the Heckler & Koch USP, which entered service in 1994.
You can find more photos of the gun, and an in-depth review here.
🚚 Truckin’ Along
Cummins Engine Coming to RAM Power Wagon
The 2027 RAM 2500 Power Wagon will finally be available with an enthusiast-favorite option: the I-6 Cummins diesel engine.
The truckmaker cited sizing constraints as the reason why previous models couldn’t house the engine, but thanks to this year’s design tweaks, the diesel option will now be available for consumers.
To see photos of the truck, and find more information, click here.
Morning Meme
👀 You’ll Wanna See This
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” introduced some of the biggest tax breaks for small families, including new $1,000 Trump Accounts.
Every American child born between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 is eligible for $1,000 from the U.S. Treasury Department in the form of an investment account.
The program is still being rolled out, but this link will allow you to sign up for updates.
The Goodie Bag
If you’re into biohacking, you may want to look into getting a water filter for your family to remove contaminants found in tap water. (More)
Many people in Ohio and the Midwest complain about the grey skies and lack of sun, but you’d be surprised where America’s most sunny cities reside. (See List)
This video shows the incredible transformation of a 1991 school bus into a luxury tiny home. (See Video)
📰 In The News
President Trump captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, sending army units into the country and bringing Maduro to New York overnight where he now faces indictment.
Many Venezuelans could be seen celebrating in the streets, as Maduro stole his prior election victory from Edmundo González, the recognized winner of the eleciton by the U.S.
Maduro is facing multiple charges, including narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine-importation conspiracy and weapons charges.
You can find more information on the capture here.
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