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Iran's oil becomes latest foreign treasure targeted by Trump

President Trump is increasingly using U.S. power and influence in an attempt to gain control of foreign oil and minerals. Over the weekend, Trump said that, regarding the conflict in Iran, his “preference would be to take the oil.” While the seizure of oil may not be the

Russia, Vladimir Putin emerge as a winner from Iran war

It’s been a good month for Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the U.S.-Israeli war against its ally Iran. Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the conflict has put a choke hold on the movement of one-fifth of the world’s oil, putting a premium on

Donald Trump’s Presidency Is in Free Fall

The other day your faithful podcast host argued that Donald Trump’s presidency is in free fall in terms of public opinion. Now the signs are even clearer: His approval ratings have dropped below 40 percent in The New York Times ’s polling averages and in two other sets of

Leavitt: Trump to address the nation with Iran update

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that President Trump will address the nation on the ongoing conflict with Iran on Wednesday night. “TUNE IN: Tomorrow night at 9PM ET, President Trump will give an Address to the Nation to provide an important update on

Trump says US will be done with Iran in 2-3 weeks

President Trump said Tuesday that the United States will leave Iran within two to three weeks, a longer deadline than the four to six weeks the administration has been saying. “I would say within two weeks, maybe three,” Trump said in the Oval Office during an executive order

Gulf drilling granted reprieve from wildlife protection law

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Gulf drilling granted reprieve from wildlife protection law Trump administration officials on Tuesday exempted drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from complying with Endangered Species Act (ESA) requirements. ©

Iran puts tech firms on notice in Middle East

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Iran puts tech firms on notice in Middle East Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it plans to target major U.S. technology companies across the Middle East, including Apple, Microsoft and Google, on Wednesday amid

Trump to sign order cracking down on mail-in voting fraud

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that would crack down on mail-in voting across the country. The order will require newly appointed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, aided by the Social Security Administration, to create a list of

FAA restricts some landings in San Francisco

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is restricting the landing of some flights at San Francisco International Airport, the agency said Tuesday. In a statement, the FAA said the airport “will experience some flight delays due to a runway repaving project and an FAA safety

Hundreds of hospitals threatened by Medicaid cuts: Research

More than 400 hospitals across the country are in danger of closing or reducing services because of cuts to Medicaid funding under the GOP’s massive reconciliation package last year, according to new research. A report from Public Citizen found that 446 hospitals — 267 in

Trump moves Forest Service HQ from DC to Utah

The Trump administration will move the headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service from Washington, D.C., to Salt Lake City, it announced Tuesday. In a press release, the Department of Agriculture said the move will also be accompanied by a “sweeping restructuring” at the agency.

Is Pete Hegseth Killing Iranians to Get Rich?

The Iran war is shaping up to be history’s first global conflict fought inside the stock market. At 7:27 a.m. Monday, before the New York Stock Exchange’s opening bell, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social , “Great progress has been made” in negotiations with “A NEW,

Israel halts defense acquisitions from France

Israel is stopping the acquisition of defense-related goods and services from France, the Israeli Defense Ministry said Tuesday. “The Director General of the Israel Ministry of Defense. Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram has decided to reduce all defense procurement from France to

How US allies in Europe are responding to the war in Iran

Leaders across Europe are digging their heels in against military involvement in the Middle East, as President Trump repeatedly lashes out against NATO allies for their reluctance to support the U.S. operation in Iran. The long-standing NATO alliance has come under increasing

US citizens in Saudi Arabia urged to shelter in place

The State Department on Tuesday warned U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place over potential threats from Iran amid the conflict in the region. “We are tracking reports of threats against locations where American citizens gather. We advise U.S. citizens that hotels