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Markets Fall After Trump Demands Iran’s “Unconditional Surrender”
President Trump said the U.S. war with Iran will not end without the country’s “unconditional surrender,” escalating tensions and rattling financial markets.
Kristi Noem Steps Down as Homeland Security Secretary
President Donald Trump announced that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will step down at the end of March after serving just over a year in the role.
Texas Dem James Talarico Wins Primary, Sets Up High-Stakes Senate Showdown
James Talarico emerged as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas after defeating rep. Jasmine Crockett.
Federal Judge Orders Refunds for Trump-Era Tariffs
A Federal Judge in New York ruled that companies that paid tariffs imposed by the Trump administration are entitled to refunds.
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Amid Senate Standoff
President Donald Trump has formally nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell if confirmed by the Senate.
Drone Strikes Damage AWS Data Centers in UAE and Bahrain
Amazon Web Services said drone strikes tied to the ongoing Middle East conflict damaged two data centers in the UAE and a facility in Bahrain.
Evacuation Flights Begin as Middle East Airspace Shutdowns Strand Thousands
Travelers stranded by escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran began departing the United Arab Emirates on limited evacuation flights.
Supreme Court Blocks Redraw of NYC GOP District Ahead of 2026
The Supreme Court issued a ruling halting the redrawing of New York City’s only republican held congressional district.
Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny After Iran War Bets Spark Outrage
Federal lawmakers are raising concerns after prediction markets hosted wagers related to the fate of Iranian leader ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Oil Surges as Hormuz Disruption Fears Intensify
Crude prices spiked more than 8% after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader, raising fears of a prolonged conflict and major supply disruptions
Regime Change Gambit in Iran Risks Wider Regional War
U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatolla Ali Khamenei have sharply escalated tensions.
Trump's State of the Union Divides Congress
President Donald Trump delivered the longest-ever State of the Union address on Tuesday night, emphasizing what he called economic strength, lower drug prices.
Peace Corps Goes High-Tech as U.S. Launches ‘Tech Corps’
As competition with China heats up, the White House is tapping the Peace Corps to expand America’s global A.I. footprint through a new “Tech Corps” initiative.
Supreme Court Rules Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Illegal
The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump violated federal law by unilaterally imposing sweeping emergency tariffs on imports.
Trump Erases EPA’s Key Greenhouse Gas Rule
The Trump administration has officially revoked the Environmental Protection Agency’s landmark endangerment finding.
Trump Will Wind Down Minnesota Immigration Surge Amid Tensions
President Trump has agreed to wind down the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, scaling back thousands of ICE and Border Patrol agents.
House Republicans Rebuke Trump on Canada Tariffs
The House passed a resolution rejecting President Trump’s tariffs on Canada in a 219–211 vote, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of his signature trade policy.
