Oil Prices Surge to Four-Year High Amid Iran War and Congressional Deadline
Oil prices climbed as U.S.-Iran tensions continue and the 60-day war authorization deadline looms in Congress, with costs rising significantly
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Pentagon Official Pete Hegseth Testifies on Defense Budget and Iran Conflict
Pete Hegseth testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request and the $25 billion cost of the Iran…
Supreme Court Invalidates Louisiana Congressional Map, Limits Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map, ruling race-based redistricting violated the Constitution and narrowing protections under the Voting Rights Act
President Trump Faces 60-Day Deadline on Iran War Without Congressional Approval
Under the War Powers Resolution, President Trump must decide by Friday whether to end U.S. military action in Iran or seek congressional authorization to…
Ford to Receive $1.3 Billion Refund for Trump-Era IEEPA Tariffs
Ford expects a $1.3 billion government refund after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the Trump administration’s IEEPA authority
Trump Administration Expands Background Checks for Immigration Applicants
The Trump administration is requiring enhanced FBI background checks for many immigration applications, temporarily pausing some cases as new security measures take effect
California Gubernatorial Debate Highlights Divisions Among Democrats and GOP
In a crowded California governor’s debate, Democrats debated policy differences as Republicans criticized state leadership, with the race remaining competitive ahead of the June…
House Passes Senate Budget Plan to Fund ICE and Border Patrol
The House approved a Senate-backed budget resolution to begin legislation funding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol amid a Department of Homeland Security…
Zambia Cancels RightsCon Over ‘National Values’ Alignment
Zambia's government postponed the global human rights and technology conference RightsCon days before it was set to begin, citing concerns over national values and…
Senate Panel Advances Kevin Warsh’s Nomination for Fed Chair
The Senate Banking Committee approved Kevin Warsh's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, moving it closer to a full Senate vote expected in mid-May