U.S. Revives Century-Old Prize Law to Seize Iranian Oil Tankers
The Justice Department is invoking a historic maritime prize law to expedite legal claims on Iranian tankers seized amid escalating tensions with Iran
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Pete Hegseth Supports Sean Parnell for Army Secretary, Sources Say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly favors Sean Parnell to succeed Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, though President Trump's shortlist remains uncertain
Ed Markey Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Massachusetts
Incumbent Senator Ed Markey secured the Democratic nomination over Seth Moulton, setting up a general election contest against Republican John Deaton
House Passes Resolution Condemning Socialism with Bipartisan Support
The House voted 220 to 192 on September 1 to condemn socialism, with eight Democrats joining Republicans in backing the resolution amid pre-election political…
Michigan Senate Candidate Faces Scrutiny Over Deleted 9/11 Tweets
Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s deleted tweets about the September 11 attacks have raised questions amid his 2026 Senate campaign against Republican Mike Rogers
ICE Expands “Third Country” Deportations Sending Afghans and Others to Africa
Over ten days, ICE deported more than 100 people from various countries, including Afghans, to African nations under an expanded "third country" deportation program
Trump Announces U.S. Majority Control Over 60 Billion Barrels of Venezuelan Oil
Former President Trump revealed an agreement granting the U.S. majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves through a joint venture with private firms, aiming to…
Bill Gates Warns of AI Threat to US Jobs and Workforce Stability
Bill Gates warns that AI’s rapid advances threaten millions of American jobs across industries, urging urgent policy action to mitigate widespread disruption in the…
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Denies Mortgage Fraud Amid Trump Firing Threat
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook denies mortgage fraud accusations after former President Trump threatened to remove her, asserting the claims are unfounded and legally…
Trump’s Oil and Gas Stock Trades Persist Amid Iran Conflict, Filings Show
Financial disclosures reveal President Trump’s investment accounts continued trading oil and gas stocks during the Iran war, with holdings increasing amid the ongoing conflict