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Oil Sanctions ‘Starving Putin’s War Machine’: Treasury Department
Russian oil prices are plunging as some international buyers held off on purchases after sanctions were imposed.
US Charges 8 Foreign Nationals in Global Insider Trading Scheme That Made Millions
Two of the suspects are in custody; the other six are fugitives. All face a possible 25 years in prison plus fines.
Key Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Saudi Crown Prince
The two leaders discussed investment deals, normalization with Israel, the sale of F-35s, and human rights issues.
Home Depot Lowers Outlook as Mild Weather, Reduced Home Spending Hits Sales
For the first time in a decade, a hurricane didn’t make landfall on U.S. shores in September.
US Workers Increasingly Turn to Gig Economy as Job Market Loses Steam: Report
Gig employment is on the rise in many urban areas where job cuts are felt most keenly, Goldman Sachs said.
VA: Backlog of Veterans Waiting for VA Benefits Reduced by 57%
The VA had its most productive claims processing day on record on May 29 with 15,364 claims processed.
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US, Canada, and Finland Seal Agreement to Build Advanced Arctic Icebreaker Fleet
The agreement allows the countries to counter the growing presence of Russia and China in the Arctic region.
Tom Cruise Accepts First-Ever Oscar at 2025 Governors Awards
The ‘Mission: Impossible’ star was awarded an Honorary Oscar during 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Nov. 16.
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US Lifts Tariffs on Philippine Agricultural Exports Worth $1 Billion
Nearly half of the Philippines’ $14.5 billion in exports to the United States will be free from the reciprocal tariffs, Manila officials said.
Trump Says Indiana Governor ‘Must Produce’ on Redistricting
In an X post, Gov. Mike Braun said he is committed to working with the White House to redraw congressional districts, and criticized the state Senate.
Trump Says Jerome Powell’s Fed Successor May Already Be Picked
‘I’d love to get the guy currently in there out right now, but people are holding me back,’ President Donald Trump told reporters.
Federal Court Blocks Texas’s New House Map Favoring Republicans
A panel of judges ruled that the maps were substantially ‘racially gerrymandered.’
Border Patrol Agents in Charlotte Face Another Vehicle Ramming Incident
DHS shared a video apparently showing the driver, a woman, being apprehended by law enforcement.
Trump Says He’ll Talk to Maduro but Won’t Rule Out Sending Troops to Venezuela
The president tells reporters he thinks the Venezuelan leader has caused ’tremendous damage' to the United States.
What to Expect From Trump’s Meeting With Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince
The Saudi prince’s visit comes as Trump seeks to broker improved relations between Israel and its neighbors.
5 Ways Trump Admin Plans to Boost Affordable Housing
Examining the multifaceted approach to reviving the American Dream of homeownership.
GOP Crafting Bill to Sanction Countries That Trade With Russia: Trump
Earlier this year, Trump introduced steep penalties on India, increasing import tariffs to 50 percent, linking the increase to the purchasing of Russian energy.
FAA to End Flight Reduction Order, Return to Normal Operations Monday Morning
The order was put in place as a result of air traffic control staffing shortages.
Border Patrol Arrests 81 Criminal Illegal Immigrants on 1st Day of Charlotte Operation
One man who was arrested on Sunday had an alleged history of drunk driving incidents, the commander at large said.
Faith Over Fear: Torture Survivor Speaks of CCP’s ‘Brutal and Cruel’ Treatment
Yielding to the regime’s persecution only makes it worse, said a man who was tortured to the brink of death for his beliefs.
Trump Says He’s ‘Sort of’ Made Up His Mind on Military Action Against Venezuela
While U.S. forces have yet to attack Venezuela directly, they have carried out numerous strikes on suspected drug boats in the region since September.
Trump Says He’s Withdrawing Support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused President Trump of trying to intimidate Republican lawmakers ahead of the vote on the Epstein files.
