SNAP Recipients Sue Over Limits on Sugary Drinks, Candy
Food stamp recipients sued the Department of Agriculture on Wednesday to undo Trump administration efforts to prevent them from using benefits to buy products such as sugary drinks, energy drinks and candy.
Trump Signals Oil Reserve Release Amid Conflict Price Hike
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to counter rising energy costs stemming from the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation in Iran.
UAW: ‘Strategic’ Tariffs Prompt Industry Hiring Surge
The United Auto Workers says “strategic” tariffs on imported heavy trucks are helping with new hiring and expanded production at the Detroit Diesel manufacturing complex in Michigan.
WH Estimates Iran War Cost at Over $11B in Six Days, Source Says
Officials from President Donald Trump’s administration estimated during a congressional briefing this week that the first six days of the war on Iran had cost the United States at least $11.3 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.That figure, from a…
Trump on War: ‘Practically Nothing Left to Target’
President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. military might not need to change course to achieve its objectives in Iran as the campaign, launched Feb. 28, enters its 12th day.[#item_full_content]
Musk Tops Forbes 2026 Billionaires List
Elon Musk has again claimed the title of the world’s richest person, topping the 2026 Forbes World’s Billionaires list with an estimated net worth of $839 billion, far ahead of the next-wealthiest individuals, whose fortunes remain heavily concentrated in the tech sector.[#item_full_content]
Iranian Drone Strike in Kuwait Deadlier Than First Reported
An Iranian drone strike in Kuwait that killed six U.S. service members last week was far more devastating than initially disclosed, CBS News reported.[#item_full_content]
Google Blurs Image of Home Tied to ICE Agent in Good Shooting
A property linked online to the federal immigration agent identified in court records in the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good appears blurred on Google’s Street View imagery.[#item_full_content]
Pretoria summons US ambassador as diplomatic strain grows with Washington
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UC Berkeley-Politico Poll: Hilton Leads Calif. Governor Race
A new poll shows Steve Hilton becoming the Republican front-runner in the Calif. governor’s race, with 19% of the vote according to a Politico poll by US Berkeley. Democrat Tom Steyer is second, with Dems Porter and Swalwell and Rep. Bianco tied in the next tier.
