Oil Prices Spike Over 6% Amid U.S.-Iran Strait of Hormuz Standoff
Oil prices surged sharply after ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions blocked tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. crude climbed 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel and Brent crude rose 6.5% to $96.25 per barrel following the re...
LA Woman Arrested for Allegedly Brokering Iran-Sudan Weapons Deal
A Los Angeles woman was arrested on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan, according to First U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. She faces charges of brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of...
Canada's Carney Says Economic Ties to U.S. Now a Weakness Due to Trump Tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the economic relationship with the United States has shifted from a strength to a vulnerability. He cited Trump administration tariffs as having hit workers in the auto and...
House Oversight Committee to Probe Deaths and Disappearances of 10 Scientists Tied to Nuclear and Space Programs
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer announced an investigation into the deaths and disappearances of 10 American scientists, all of whom had connections to U.S. nuclear or space research programs. Authorities hav...
Wildlife Thrives in Chernobyl's Radioactive Zone as Nature Rebounds
Decades after the nuclear disaster, the Chernobyl exclusion zone has seen a significant resurgence of wildlife, including wolves, bears, lynx, and Mongolian wild horses. Scientists say the recovery demonstrates nature's ...
House Eyes Second Wave of Member Expulsions Targeting Cherfilus-McCormick and Mills
Following the departures of Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales amid sexual misconduct allegations, the House is preparing for a new round of potential expulsions targeting additional members from both parties. Lawmake...
FBI Director Kash Patel Faces Allegations of Excessive Drinking and Erratic Behavior
A detailed report by The Atlantic's Sarah Fitzpatrick raises questions about FBI Director Kash Patel's conduct, including alleged excessive drinking and erratic behavior. Patel has dismissed the allegations as 'fake news...
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Dismisses Trump's Low California Approval Ratings
Steve Hilton, a Republican running for California governor, said Sunday that President Trump's low approval ratings in the state will not factor into the gubernatorial race outcome. Hilton argued the election will center...
Trump Threatens Iran With Military Strikes as Navy Seizes Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
President Trump announced Sunday that the USS Spruance intercepted and forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman attempting to bypass a U.S. naval blockade. Trump also threatened to destroy every ...
U.S. Commits $50 Million to South Africa Rare Earth Project Amid Strained Relations
The United States has invested $50 million in the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project in South Africa, despite bilateral relations between the two countries falling to their lowest point in decades....
Eight Children Killed in Louisiana Domestic Violence Mass Shooting
Eight children aged one to 14 were shot and killed in Shreveport, Louisiana early Sunday morning in what police described as a domestic disturbance. Two additional victims were injured in the attack. Al Jazeera reports t...
Sen. Rick Scott Calls for 'Commonsense' Reforms to FISA Section 702
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida called Sunday for changes to Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permits federal surveillance of foreign targets. Scott's comments come as debate over the...
Severe Storm Causes Widespread Damage Across Midwestern United States
A series of strong winds swept through the midwestern U.S., tearing roofs off homes and leaving roads obstructed with debris....
London Police Probe Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites for Possible Iranian Proxy Links
British police are investigating a series of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London and are examining whether the incidents were carried out by Iranian proxies....
Exit Poll Shows Center-Left Coalition Leading Bulgaria's Parliamentary Election
An exit poll conducted by Trend research group suggests the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, led by former president Rumen Radev, won Bulgaria's parliamentary election with 39.2% of the vote. The center-right GERB party o...
8 Children Killed in Louisiana Mass Shooting, 3 Others Injured
Eight children were killed and three others injured — including two women and a teenager — in a mass shooting in Louisiana, police announced Sunday. Authorities described the incident as 'tragic.'...
5 Shot, Including 3 University of Iowa Students, in Iowa City Nightlife District
Five people were shot early Sunday in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa campus following a fight in a nightlife district. Authorities confirmed three of the victims are University of Iowa students....
CERTAIN Act Would Shield Permits From Political Interference, Backers Say
The bipartisan CERTAIN Act aims to protect lawfully issued permits from political meddling and increase accountability during project reviews. Supporters say the legislation is essential for the U.S. to build infrastruct...
Russian Strikes Kill at Least 2 in Ukraine as Kyiv Hits Drone Factory Inside Russia
Russian drone strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine on Sunday, including a 16-year-old boy in Chernihiv whose body was recovered from rubble. In a retaliatory move, the Ukrainian military struck a drone factory i...
Iran's Strait of Hormuz Closure Sparks Political Debate Over Gas Prices
Iran's restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are dominating policy discussions in Washington. Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) argued Sunday that the strait must be 'open to all' shipping traffic. Energy Secretary C...