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U.S. energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed a Texas-based oil and gas company Friday to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act.

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema fesses up to romance with married bodyguard while in office

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema admitted to an affair with a member of her security detail -- a romantic relationship that began while she was in office.

Video game ‘Minecraft’ spotlights censorship with new U.S. room

Reporters Without Borders unveiled a new room in the Uncensored Library, a virtual library within Minecraft created as a loophole for journalists to disseminate articles censored in their home countries.

American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019

The U.S. flag was raised Saturday over its embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, a move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries since former President Nicolas Maduro was captured by American troops in January.

Trump: U.S. has beaten Iran “militarily, economically, and in every other way”

President Trump declared that the U.S. has beaten Iran “both militarily, economically, and in every other way” in a Truth Social post on Saturday, and called on countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz to “take care” of the closed passage.  “The Countries of the World that receive Oil through the Hormuz Strait...

U.S. energy secretary directs oil company to restore operations off California

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed a Texas-based oil and gas company Friday to restore operations in waters off southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act.

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema fesses up to romance with married bodyguard while in office

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema admitted to an affair with a member of her security detail -- a romantic relationship that began while she was in office.

Video game ‘Minecraft’ spotlights censorship with new U.S. room

Reporters Without Borders unveiled a new room in the Uncensored Library, a virtual library within Minecraft created as a loophole for journalists to disseminate articles censored in their home countries.

American flag raised at U.S. Embassy in Venezuela for the 1st time since 2019

The U.S. flag was raised Saturday over its embassy in Venezuela for the first time since 2019, a move that highlighted the recent shift in relations between the two countries since former President Nicolas Maduro was captured by American troops in January.

Trump-backed Potomac sewage cleanup complete after massive spill ahead of summer America250 celebrations

Potomac River sewage spill repairs have been completed after President Donald Trump approved a federal disaster declaration allowing FEMA assistance.

Planned Botox! Planned Parenthood Entering Cosmetic Beauty Industry

A California clinic is offering cosmetic procedures to help keep the doors open.

Former Brazil President Bolsonaro’s kidney function worsens but pneumonia stabilized, hospital says

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro 's kidney function worsened at the intensive care unit to which he was transferred hours earlier, a hospital in the capital, Brasilia, said Saturday. The 70-year-old leader also has pneumonia and doctors say his medical situation is serious, but stable.

U.S. bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, destroying military targets while preserving oil infrastructure

The United States military struck Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export hub, Friday in a large-scale precision operation that destroyed more than 90 military targets while deliberately sparing the island's oil infrastructure, officials said Saturday.

A seat at the table, but no vote yet for a Democratic lawmaker in the Kennedy Center board showdown

A federal judge ruled on Saturday that a Democratic lawmaker is entitled to participate at a board meeting for discussing President Donald Trump's plan to close down the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for two years of renovations.

Fugitive who was killed by Dallas SWAT reportedly worked on Rep. Crockett’s security detail

A Texas man shot and killed during a standoff with Dallas police earlier this week reportedly worked as a security guard for Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Sinema admits a romance with her security guard as she fights ex-wife’s lawsuit

Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledges having a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail that began while she was a lawmaker, according to legal documents. But she also contends she shouldn't be subject to a lawsuit by the man's ex-wife who blames Sinema for the marriage breakup.

Washington Times Weekly: China’s pressure campaign meets Trump’s Iran gambit

I'm George Gerbo and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and take a look at their coverage of the latest news and events. Joining me is National Security Correspondent Bill Gertz.

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers as Valerie Jarrett earns $740K

Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as $850M Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1B economic impact for South Side.

The Postmodern Jurisprudence of Lawrence VanDyke

The Ninth Circuit judge has embraced the fact that an opinion as opinion can have meaning beyond the arguments it presents.

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