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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.
UAE Condemns Iran's Strait of Hormuz Attacks as "Economic Terrorism"
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran's attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an "economic terrorism against every nation."
Trump Deploys Hundreds of Ice Agents to Airports Amid Shutdown-Fueled Security Chaos
President Trump ordered federal immigration agents to U.S. airports to help relieve security line congestion, with ICE officers potentially guarding exit lanes.
The Trump White House Wants One National A.I. Law
The Trump administration released a six-pronged legislative framework Friday aimed at establishing a single national policy on artificial intelligence.
Trump Turns Up the Heat on Powell, Calling Him "Stubborn, Incompetent"
President Trump doubled down on his support for the DOJ criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday.
Fed Chair Will Stay Put Until New Chair is Confirmed by Senate
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay on as chair pro tem if his nominated successor Kevin Warsh is not confirmed by the Senate before May.
Trump's Top Counterterrorism Chief Quits Over Iran War
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday in direct opposition to President Trump's Iran war.
Trump Shelves Century-Old Shipping Law to Steady Oil Markets
President Trump issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act in response to instability in oil markets caused by the Iran war.
Airline CEOs Urge Congress to Fund TSA During DHS Shutdown
The CEOs of major U.S. airlines and cargo carriers are urging Congress to restore funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
