US Sen. Ruben Gallego (D–AZ) speaks through the “People’s State of the Union” occasion forward of US President Trump’s State of the Union handle in Washington, DC, US, Feb. 24, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Congressional Democrats are demanding that the trump administration instantly reverse a sanctions waiver permitting Indian refiners to buy Russian oil…
A assist vessel maneuvers close to the crude oil tanker ‘Devon’ because it sails by the Persian Gulf in direction of Kharq Island oil terminal to move crude oil to export markets in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on Mar. 23, 2018. Ali Mohammadi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Iran’s Kharg Island, a small however strategically important…
So, you might be telling me that our continent is vitality self-sufficient and but, final week oil screamed increased sooner than we’ve ever seen? Or that each one that new Permian Basin oil would not matter? Or that vehicles guzzle quite a bit much less now than they did in earlier oil shocks? Short time…
Tony Anderson | Digitalvision | Getty Images The average tax refund is 10.6% greater to date this season, in comparison with roughly the identical interval in 2025, in accordance with the most recent IRS filing data. As of Feb. 27, the common refund quantity for particular person filers was $3,742, up from $3,382 about one…
President Trump’s Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller came unraveled whereas attempting to clarify away the battle with Iran in a reside interview. After the US teamed up with Israel to launch large strikes on the nation over the weekend, the White House has struggled to justify the war or supply a transparent timeline and…
19 November 2025, China, Shanghai: Boats sail previous downtown Shanghai on the Huangpu River. The tallest constructing on the skyline is the Shanghai Tower (rear). Bernd von Jutrczenka | Picture Alliance | Getty Images South Korea’s Kospi plunged 8% Wednesday, on observe for its worst day since August 2024, and increasing a steep selloff from…
A far-right determine as soon as embraced by MAGA is now urging his followers to desert President Donald Trump—and even to vote Democrat. Far-right podcaster Nick Fuentes tore into the president over Saturday’s shock navy strike on Iran, which was carried out in coordination with Israel. “Something has gone terribly wrong,” far-right pundit Nick Fuentes…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters in a departure lounge earlier than returning to Washington following conferences with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders, at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 25, 2026. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters The White House is planning a sequence of briefings with Congress…
How Iran chooses its supreme chief, and who could possibly be subsequent? FILE PHOTO: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in Tehran January 8, 2007. Stringer Iran | Reuters Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s loss of life following joint US-Israeli airstrikes has thrust Iran’s management into the pressing course of of choosing a brand new supreme…
Several voters from Houston casting ballots in a Texas main election mentioned they’re fearful about what is going to come subsequent in Iran. “I think that this could go on for years to come if they don’t have a clear exit strategy,” mentioned Charles Padmore, a 45-year-old impartial contractor. “I don’t even think they have…
