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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...

Critical swing state candidates reveal where they stand on DHS funding after suspected terror attacks

Four suspected terror attacks hit the US during DHS shutdown as Michigan Senate candidates split on funding with Republican Mike Rogers supporting reopening the department.

Virginia Dems send sweeping gun ban to Spanberger as West Virginia weighs expanding machine-gun access

Virginia Democrats advance sweeping assault weapons ban while West Virginia Republicans propose allowing machine gun ownership, highlighting sharp divide.

10 Senate races that could decide control of the chamber in the 2026 midterms

Top 10 Senate seats to watch in 2026 midterms include vulnerable Republican holds in Maine, Texas primary battles and key Democratic retirements.

Trump says U.S. military ‘obliterated’ targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, but oil reserves untouched

President Trump said Friday that the U.S. military destroyed every military target on Iran's Kharg Island, a five-mile island dubbed the country's "oil lifeline," but left its oil infrastructure intact.

Vance touts Trump economy gains during North Carolina tour, cites rising home purchases

VP JD Vance claims economy improving in North Carolina campaign visit, touts rising home purchases and falling rents while campaigning for GOP candidates.

PR exec demands Senate Dems apologize for spreading ‘falsehoods’ about him during heated Noem hearing

CEO Benjamin Yoho demanded an apology from Senate Democrats who accused him of using his DHS insider wife to secure $143 million in contracts. He says he got $226,000.

Vance reveals $19B fraud uncovered in Minneapolis, hints California is next target

JD Vance alleges $19 billion in fraud was discovered in Minneapolis, and the Trump administration may target California for its next major federal investigation.

Feds win convictions in antifa attack on ICE detention facility

Nine people were convicted by a federal jury Friday for charges stemming from last year's attack on an ICE detention facility in Texas, in what federal prosecutors called the first-ever terrorism trial for "antifa" adherents.

Treasury says Bessent will run IRS even though ‘vacancy’ term expired

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will continue to run the IRS even though he is no longer officially serving as acting commissioner, the agency said Friday.

Trump loosens restrictions on community banks to give more people access to home mortgages

President Trump on Friday directed bank regulators to loosen restrictions that made it difficult for community banks to offer mortgage loans, expanding his push to improve home affordability ahead of the midterms.

Trump Kennedy Center’s new leader revealed as Ric Grenell exits top role

Ric Grenell is stepping down as the Trump Kennedy Center president as the venue shifts focus to major renovations, with facilities VP Matt Floca taking over leadership.

Cuban president admits talks with Trump admin as fuel blockade chokes domestic energy supply and economy

Cuba confirmed talks with the Trump administration amid economic crisis following Venezuela oil cutoff as President Miguel Díaz-Canel cites aim to resolve differences.

GOP lawmakers would strip citizenship from terrorists after attacks tied to naturalized citizens

A spate of terror attacks by naturalized U.S. citizens has several Republican lawmakers calling for naturalized citizens to be stripped of their citizenship if they engage in terror.

Trump says US ‘obliterated’ targets in strike on key Iranian oil hub

Trump said the U.S. bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil export hub, and warned against interference in the Strait of Hormuz.

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