Trump Administration Offers $10M Reward Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
Jet fuel prices surge as conflict disrupts global oil supplies, impacting summer travel
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Mar 8, 2026
Mixed Signals on Politics and Policy
Contrasting views on Trump administration, international relations, and domestic issues
Mar 1, 2026
Austin Shooting May be Linked to US Attack on Iran
A man who killed two people and wounded 14 others at an Austin bar may have been motivated by the US attack on Iran, officials say, as they investigate the possible link.
Mar 1, 2026
Trump Strikes on Iran Spark War Powers Debate
Senator Tim Kaine has denounced the Trump administration's strikes on Iran as an "illegal war," sparking a heated debate over war powers and the role of Congress in authorizing military action.
Mar 1, 2026
US Diplomacy with Iran Falters Amid Calls for Independent Justice
Recent military action and congressional testimony raise concerns about diplomatic effectiveness and impartiality
Mar 1, 2026
US Strikes Iran with Stealth Bombers, Eyes Broader Regional Shifts
Operation targets ballistic missile facilities, Senator Graham hints at new Saudi-Israeli ties
Mar 1, 2026
Trump Agrees to Talk to Iran's New Leadership
President Trump has agreed to speak with Iran's interim leadership after US and Israeli strikes killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the region's future hangs in the balance.
Mar 1, 2026
Kelly Unlikely to Back War Powers Resolution
Senator Mark Kelly says he's unlikely to vote for a War Powers Resolution after strikes on Iran, pending a review of the White House's strategy.
Mar 1, 2026
Iran Names Interim Leader After Khamenei's Death, as US Residents' Net Worth Revealed
Iran establishes new leadership after Supreme Leader's killing, while a new report sheds light on the vast disparity in US residents' net worth across states.
Mar 1, 2026
US-Iran Conflict Escalates with No End in Sight
Military strikes, casualties, and rising tensions between Washington and Tehran
Mar 1, 2026
Will the US and Iran Escalate into All-Out War?
Tensions rise as Trump threatens 'force never seen before' and Israel launches new strikes
Mar 1, 2026
Weekend of Violence and Escalation
Mass shooting in Austin, US-Iran tensions rise, and Trump probes take shape
Mar 1, 2026
Democrats' Identity Crisis: Race, Gender, and War
As the Texas Senate primary heats up, Democrats are grappling with internal conflicts over race and gender, while Trump's comments on racial progress and military action in Iran threaten to alienate supporters.
Mar 1, 2026
US-Iran Tensions Escalate After Trump's Airstrikes
International leaders call for calm, Democrats push for war powers vote
Mar 1, 2026
Trump Launches Iran Strikes After Saudi and Israeli Lobbying
The US has launched a bombing campaign in Iran, which President Trump says could last a week or longer, after weeks of lobbying from Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Mar 1, 2026
Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strikes on Iran
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader for 36 years, was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on Saturday, sparking a mix of praise and condemnation from world leaders and lawmakers.
Jun 7, 2026
US Politics, World Cup, and Reality TV Converge in Weekend News
From Democratic Party woes to green stadiums and celebrity candidates
Feb 22, 2026
California Democrats Plot National Return to Power
Emboldened by recent wins, the party sets sights on midterm elections
Feb 22, 2026
Republican Infighting Exposes Party Rifts
Trump's grip on Congress wavers as lawmakers defy White House
Feb 22, 2026
What's Behind the Latest Wave of Controversies in US Politics?
Censure threats, cartel violence, and Epstein fallout roil the nation's capital
Feb 22, 2026
Trump's Turbulent Week: Scandals, Controversies, and Foreign Policy Tensions
Labor Secretary's Husband Banned, Iran Tensions Rise, and Questions Over Trump's Control
Feb 22, 2026
US Sees Mixed Fortunes in Olympics, Economy, and Politics
The US men's hockey team wins its first Olympic gold since 1980, while JPMorgan closes Trump's accounts and Amazon surpasses Walmart in sales.
Feb 22, 2026
Diplomacy, Sports, and Trade: Sunday's Top Stories
A House Democrat advocates for diplomacy with Iran, an 89-year-old volunteer shines at the Olympics, and US trade officials note a shift in GOP lawmakers' views on tariffs.
Feb 22, 2026
Trump's Week: UFOs, Alien Life, and Controversy
President Trump's week was marked by controversy and intrigue, with announcements on UFOs and alien life, a lawsuit over a planned monument, and a campaign ad featuring profanity aimed at him.