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Hormuz Shipping Remains Far from Normal
Despite claims from the Trump administration that oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have largely recovered.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is Leaving the White House
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is stepping down at the end of August after President Trump announced her departure.
Oil Surges as Hormuz Deal Starts to Look Less Certain
U.S. oil climbed back above $82 a barrel as doubts grew over whether a deal to stabilize traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will actually hold.
Trump Acknowledges Warsh Calls, But Denies a Pattern
President Trump says he recently spoke with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, while pushing back on reports that the two have been in regular contact.
Iran Ties Hormuz Reopening to Major U.S. Concessions
Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States agrees to a sweeping list of demands, including lifting its blockade.
House Democrats Demand Answers After A.I. Hacking Spree
House Democrats are calling on the CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic to testify before Congress following a series of cyberattacks involving AI systems.
$100 Billion Paid Back as Trump’s Tariff Plan Unravels
The Trump administration says it has refunded roughly $100 billion to businesses after the Supreme Court struck down the Trumps 2025 “Liberation Day” tariffs.
Blanche Scraps Controversial Fund to Clear Confirmation Path
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded the Trump administration’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Oil Retreats as Diplomacy Eases Market Fears
Oil prices pulled back as investors grew more optimistic that diplomatic efforts could prevent another escalation in the Middle East.
Trump’s AG Pick Faces GOP Scrutiny
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general is facing fresh uncertainty after Republican Senator John Cornyn raised concerns over the Trump administration.
Minnesota Gambling Ban Put on Hold
A judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota’s attempt to ban sports-related prediction markets.
Oil Surges as U.S.-Iran Conflict Reignites
Oil prices are climbing again after renewed strikes between the U.S. and Iran shattered a brief lull in fighting, raising fresh concerns about global energy.
U.S. Oil Windfall from Venezuela Tops $13 Billion
President Trump says the United States has generated more than $13 billion from Venezuelan oil sales this year under a U.S.-controlled export arrangement.
Supreme Court Asked to Revive Mail-In Voting Restrictions
The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow key parts of its executive order restricting mail-in voting to take effect.
House GOP Approves $95 Billion Iran War Funding Plan
House Republicans narrowly approved a $95 billion package to help fund the Iran war and other Trump administration priorities.
Trump Threatens Iran’s Infrastructure as Tensions Escalate
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. would strike one Iranian bridge or power plant every time Tehran targets a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Targets Generic Drug Imports with Massive Tariff Plan
President Trump says imported generic medicines could face tariffs as high as 100% beginning in 2028, with rates potentially doubling the following year.
