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Gas prices could jump as Middle East tensions threaten global oil supply

Gas prices could rise 25-50 cents per gallon as Middle East tensions threaten global oil supplies after strikes on Iran killed Supreme Leader Khamenei.

Prediction markets point to Talarico-Paxton showdown in Texas Senate race

Traders on Kalshi are increasingly betting that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico will secure their parties’ Senate nominations ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

US surges forces to Middle East as Pentagon warns Iran fight ‘will take some time’

War Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses U.S. military operations against Iran as more American forces deploy to the Middle East in escalating campaign.

Retired general who once led Air Force Research Laboratory goes missing

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William McCasland, 68, went missing in Albuquerque on Friday, with authorities issuing a Silver Alert due to medical concerns.

Hegseth lays out ‘clear’ 3-part mission against Iran, says war ‘is not endless’

Pete Hegseth outlines three-part mission against Iran during Pentagon briefing, rejecting endless war comparisons while detailing Operation Epic Fury objectives.

Tomahawks spearheaded US strike on Iran — why presidents reach for this missile first

U.S. launches Tomahawk cruise missiles against Iranian targets in pre-dawn strikes. The Navy weapon costs $1.4 million each and has 800-1,553 mile range.

Omar, Squad lash out at Trump in response to Iran strike: ‘Illegal regime change war’

President Trump's decision to attack Iran was quickly slammed by progressive members of the House including Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Trump oversees US strikes on Iran from Mar-a-Lago, speaks with Netanyahu: WH

Trump announced joint strikes on Iran in a Truth Social video, directly addressing the Iranian people and telling them to seize control of their destiny.

A War Without the People

The American people are not prepared to shoulder major risks and sacrifices in this conflict.

‘Brutal and violent’: Judge denounces ICE arrests in Oregon, orders limits

A federal judge scorched ICE Friday for the way it's carried out immigration in Oregon, saying the deportation agency "intended to strike fear" in the state, and he ordered severe limits on how arrests can be made.

Iran strikes: Democrats uneasy over lack of congressional approval, Republicans applaud Trump

Congressional reaction to President Trump's sweeping military operation in Iran largely fell along party lines, with Democrats outraged over the lack of congressional authorization and notification.

Democrats look to Tejano music star Bobby Pulido in a high-stakes South Texas congressional race

Latin Grammy winner Bobby Pulido's music fills the air well before he walks into an adult day care center to round up support for his congressional campaign, his voice crooning in Spanish from a speaker in the corner.

Iran fires missiles at US bases across Middle East after American strikes on nuclear, IRGC sites

Iran launched missile and drone strikes on U.S. military facilities across Middle Eastern countries Friday, retaliating after U.S.-Israeli attacks.

TSA workers brace for missed paychecks as Democrats hold firm on DHS funding

The White House said it can't shuffle money around to pay TSA workers, who are set to go without pay after receiving a partial paycheck this week as the government shutdown drags on.

GOP Rep Massie joins Democrats in opposition to US Iran strikes

Rep. Thomas Massie joined Democrats opposing President Donald Trump's Iran strikes, citing lack of congressional approval for military action against Iranian targets.

Israel targets Iran’s supreme leader in sweeping strikes as US joins ‘Operation Epic Fury’

Israel strikes Iran in bombing campaign targeting Supreme Leader Khamenei in joint US operation dubbed Epic Fury, as Trump calls for regime change.

If Khamenei falls, who takes Iran? Strikes will expose power vacuum — and the IRGC’s grip

As U.S. and Israeli strikes target Iran's top leaders, the question of succession looms large with no clear heir apparent to lead the Islamic Republic.

Donald Trump Wasn’t Bluffing on Iran

Many past presidents have said that ‘all options are on the table’ with regard to Iran. Trump meant it. 

War Against Iran

As the U.S. and Israel seek to topple the jihadist regime, Iran has already blundered by attacking formerly neutral Gulf states.

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