U.S.
Top News
Trump Says Supreme Court Noted He Has ‘Absolute Right’ to Impose New Tariffs
The president said the high court’s decision does not stop his administration from pursuing new tariffs under other trade laws.
US Secures $57 Billion in Energy Deals With Indo-Pacific Allies, Burgum Says
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the deals were intended to ensure that Indo-Pacific allies do not have to buy from adversaries.
In-Depth
US Cities Face Water Stress Amid Crumbling Infrastructure
Billions of gallons of water are lost daily to aging water pipes while a perfect storm of factors strains supply.
5
7
8
US Energy Secretary: Iran War Will Likely Come to End in ‘Next Few Weeks’
The secretary said there would also be a ‘pushing down of prices after that.’
Federal Judge Delays Deadline for Colleges to Submit Race Data in Admissions
The Massachusetts-led lawsuit argued that new survey reporting, intended to ensure that race is no longer a factor in university admissions, is illegal.
Energy Secretary Directs Oil Company to Resume Operations in California, Citing National Security
Oil prices skyrocketed to a little more than $98 per barrel by March 15, the highest level since oil climbed in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.
LATEST
Albert Bierstadt’s Westward Dreams on Canvas
Bierstadt translated the lived realities of the Oregon Trail into a narrative of hope and national expansion.
Funds Restrict Withdrawals, Raising Risk Concerns About Private Credit Market
Most analysts see no immediate systemic threat from private credit stress but warn a sharp pullback could tighten corporate funding.
Top US, China Trade Negotiators Meet in Paris Ahead of Trump’s Visit to Beijing
‘Like a lot of our meetings we’ve had with the Chinese over the past year, we want to ensure continued stability in the U.S.–China relationship,’ Greer said.
Extreme Weather Event to Spread Blizzard, Tornado Conditions Across Several States
Hundreds of flights in Minneapolis and Chicago have already been canceled ahead of the storm.
Energy Department Announces $1.9 Billion for Projects Strengthening Power Grid
States and utilities can submit applications to secure funding by May 20, and the department is set to select projects by August.
Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost Housing Supply, Improve Access to Mortgages
The president directed officials to streamline regulations, curtail green energy related restrictions, and fast-track residential construction.
US ‘Obliterated’ Military Targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, Oil Infrastructure Left Intact For Now: Trump
The U.S. president said he decided to not destroy the oil infrastructure on the island.
Man Arrested, Charged With Selling Gun to Old Dominion University Shooter
The shooting at Old Dominion University is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism.
US Job Openings Unexpectedly Rebound From 5-Year Low in January
Fewer workers quit their jobs to start 2026, a sign of waning confidence about the labor market.
US Growth Nearly Stalls as 4th Quarter GDP Revised to 0.7 Percent
The 43-day government shutdown weighed heavily on fourth-quarter economic growth prospects.
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Is Probably ‘Alive in Some Form,’ Trump Says
Mojtaba Khamenei made his first statement as Iran’s supreme leader on March 12.
Trump Speaks on Iran, Michigan Synagogue Attack at Women’s History Month Event
‘The situation with Iran is moving along very rapidly. It’s doing very well, our military is unsurpassed,’ the president said at the White House event.
Senate Again Fails to Advance DHS Funding Bill as Shutdown Nears 1 Month
Major DHS enforcement components—including Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement—remain unaffected.
