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Gas Prices Hit $4.12 as Iran War Continues
Regular gasoline averaged $4.12 per gallon Monday, according to AAA, up 38% since the start of the Iran conflict and above the $4 mark.
Trump Pushes Forward on Fed Chair Nomination Amid Criminal Probe Standoff
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled an April 16th confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair.
U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Critical Window as Trump Deadline Looms
A Pakistani-brokered ceasefire proposal has emerged from overnight negotiations, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities followed by broader peace talks.
Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Who Will Take Over as AG?
Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, reportedly due to frustration over her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates as Trump Threatens Infrastructure
Trump threatened to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants and expressed interest in seizing Iranian oil and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Targets Big Pharma With 100% Tariff Threat
The Trump administration is drafting a plan to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs and their active ingredients.
Oil Surges as Hormuz Standoff Drags On
Oil prices spiked sharply Thursday after Trump warned of further military strikes against Iran within weeks, dashing hopes for a quick end to the conflict.
Trump Makes History in the Courtroom as Scotus Weighs Birthright Citizenship
In an unprecedented move, President Trump attended Supreme Court oral arguments Wednesday, the first sitting president ever to do so.
Judge Slams Brakes on Trump's Lavish White House Ballroom
A federal judge has temporarily blocked construction of Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Targets Tech Giants as Middle East Conflict Escalates
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has threatened 18 major U.S. tech companies, including Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and others.
Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Energy Infrastructure if Deal Not Reached
Trump warned on Truth Social that the U.S. will destroy Iran's electric plants, oil wells, Kharg Island, and possibly desalination facilities.
Oil Tops $116 a Barrel as Trump Eyes Iranian Oil Seizure
Brent crude surged past $116 a barrel Monday after Trump says he wants to seize Iran's oil, including potentially taking control of Kharg Island.
DOL Proposes Rule to Open 401(K) Plans to Crypto, Real Estate, and Private Assets
The Department of Labor proposed a new rule that would make it easier for 401(k) plans to include alternative assets like cryptocurrency, and real estate.
Paper Check Purge Leaves 1.4 Million Taxpayers Waiting
The IRS is phasing out paper checks under a Trump executive order requiring government agencies to shift to electronic payments.
Trump Considers Deploying National Guard to Airports Amid TSA Shortage
With over 11% of TSA officers calling out and more than 450 having quit since the partial government shutdown began on February 14th.
Iran Rejects U.S. Ceasefire, Demands Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran has rejected a U.S. ceasefire offer and put forward its own five-point counteroffer, which includes demanding sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Floats 15-Point Peace Plan to Iran as War Enters Fourth Week
The U.S. delivered a 15-point proposal to Iran addressing the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs as well as control of the Strait of Hormuz.
