Qatar Energy Chief: Oil Could Hit $150 a Barrel
Qatar’s energy minister is sounding the alarm that oil prices could soar above $150 a barrel as war in the Middle East shakes global markets and threatens to hammer economies worldwide.
Teamsters boss praises Mullin DHS nomination despite past heated hearings
Nearly two and a half years after they nearly came to blows in a viral Senate hearing, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien offered praise for Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., on Thursday after President Donald Trump nominated him to lead the Department of Homeland Security. “If anyone is willing to stand their butt up to protect America, […]
Trump rallies defense titans to surge weapons output as Iran War rages
President Donald Trump is meeting Friday with top U.S. defense industry executives as his administration looks to accelerate weapons production while military operations against Iran continue. The White House emphasized the session was scheduled weeks ago and was not convened in response to immediate battlefield shortages. Officials described the meeting as part of a broader […]
Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ From Iran
President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. will not reach an agreement with Iran unless Tehran accepts what he called “UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,” while signaling that a future Iranian government could see economic recovery with the help of America and its allies.[#item_full_content]
Trump: US Ground Invasion of Iran Would Be ‘Waste of Time’
President Donald Trump said late Thursday that a U.S. ground invasion of Iran would be “a waste of time,” saying the Islamic Republic has already been crippled by American military action.[#item_full_content]
53 Dems vote against declaring Iran a state sponsor of terror
Dozens of Democrats have voted against a nonbinding resolution in the House that reaffirms Iran as the “largest state sponsor of terrorism.” The resolution, put forward by Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., passed by a 372-53 vote on Thursday, with all those voting no being Democrats. Two Democrats also voted present. Among those who voted against […]
Employers Cut 92,000 Jobs, Unemployment Rises to 4.4%
American employers unexpectedly cut 92,000 jobs last month, a sign that the labor market remains under strain. The unemployment rate blipped up to 4.4%.[#item_full_content]
Belgian Media Outlet Sanctioned Over Vance Speech
Belgium’s press ethics body reportedly sanctioned a media outlet for publishing the full text Vice President JD Vance’s speech at a security conference in Munich last year.[#item_full_content]
Gas Jumps to $3.32, Brent Crude Oil to $90
Oil prices surged this week, driving up gasoline costs for American drivers and marking the sharpest jump in energy markets in years.[#item_full_content]
Iranian vessel suffers engine failure, offloads crew days after US submarine sank other ship
An Iranian ship offloaded more than 200 members of its crew to Sri Lanka on Friday after suffering an engine failure at sea, just days after a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship in an Indian Ocean torpedo attack. The IRIS Bushehr, described in previous Iranian media reports as a navy logistics ship, is being brought first to the […]
