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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.
Trump Admin Weighs Allowing Foreign Ships to Transport US Crude to Domestic Refiners
The president may issue temporary ‘Jones Act’ waivers to send Gulf of America oil to domestic plants to boost volume and stymie skyrocketing fuel costs.
White House Disputes ABC Report Claiming Iran Wants to Launch Drones at West Coast
‘No such threat from Iran to our homeland exists, and it never did,’ the White House press secretary says.
Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Over Prostitution Scheme
The defendant’s illicit spas generated more than $2 million in proceeds, according to prosecutors.
17 States Sue Education Department to Challenge Policy Requiring Colleges to Collect Race Data
The coalition led by Massachusetts argues new survey reporting, intended to ensure race is no longer a factor in university admissions, is illegal.
Newsom Says He’s Not Aware of ‘Imminent Threats’ to California Amid Iran War
ABC reported that Iran planned to hit the Golden State. The governor’s security office has elevated its posture since the war started, an official said.
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Longtime Democrat Jim Clyburn Running for Reelection in South Carolina
During his 33 years in the House, Clyburn has served as majority whip and assistant Democratic leader.
Katharine Lee Bates: Penning America’s Hymn
In part 2 of a great song in this installment of ‘The Art of Liberty,’ we meet Katherine Lee Bates, the lady who wrote the lyrics for ‘America the Beautiful.’
SNAP Recipients Sue Trump Administration Over Sugary Food Restrictions
USDA has issued food stamp waivers to restrict certain food items across 22 states.
FBI Opens Its First Office in Ecuador to Combat Drug Trafficking
Joint operations have already taken place between Ecuadorian forces and the United States, such as the targeting of a narcoterrorist complex last week.
Americans Paying More for New Vehicles, Partly Because of Full-Size Pickups
Tariffs also played a role as the average price of a new car sold rose 3.4 percent from a year ago.
Social Security Payment Adjustment Predicted to Be 2.8 Percent in 2027, Group Says
‘That would be the exact same as last year’s COLA of 2.8 percent,’ a seniors group said.
Trump Announces First New US Oil Refinery in 50 Years Planned for Texas
The America First Refining project at Port of Brownsville aims to convert U.S. shale oil into gasoline and diesel for domestic markets.
How AI Is Skewing Perception of the Iran Conflict
Fake videos and photos posted by Iranian-backed media outlets have been going viral online through platforms such as X.
What to Know About Alleged ISIS-Inspired Bombing Attempt at NYC Protests
Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi, 19, were arrested on March 7, and allegedly declared their affiliation with ISIS. They face five federal charges.
Texas Governor Warns of Cyber Risks in Chinese Medical Devices
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas agencies to review cybersecurity vulnerabilities associated with using devices manufactured in China.
Oil Prices Expected to Stabilize Around $70 by End of 2026: EIA
Global production is expected to outpace global consumption once Strait of Hormuz traffic stabilizes.
Iran Vows to Block Oil Shipments Until US-Israeli Attacks End
President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will be hit ‘much harder’ if regime forces in Tehran block oil exports from the Middle East.
Hegseth Says ‘Most Intense Day’ of Iran Strikes to Be Launched
It comes as Iran launched new attacks on Israel and Gulf countries on Tuesday.
