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Wall Street NY, a bombshell new working paper titled “Captain Gains” on Capitol Hill is sending shockwaves through Washington and Wall Street alike. Authored by economists Shang-Jin Wei and Yifan Zhou, the study reveals a staggering “leadership premium” in the stock market—one that only activates once a lawmaker ascends to a position of power.
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Tehran, Is the era of the Islamic Republic over? Following a series of devastating joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel on February 28, 2026, reports indicate that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed. Here is everything we know about the operation, the casualties, and the regional fallout.
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Washington DC, As we move deeper into 2026, the American electorate is sending a loud and clear message. From the fallout of the Epstein Files Transparency Act to a shifting economic outlook, the latest national data reveals a country that is both deeply divided and surprisingly optimistic in key areas.
Continue reading The American Pulse: 10 Surprising Truths About What Voters Really Think in 2026
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Washington DC, The shadow of Jeffrey Epstein continues to reshape the global power structure. Following the landmark Epstein Files Transparency Act—signed into law by Donald Trump—the Department of Justice has released over 3 million pages of internal records, flight logs, and emails.
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LANGLEY, VA – In a move sending shockwaves through the intelligence community, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has officially rescinded or revised 19 intelligence reports, some dating back to the Obama era. The agency’s unprecedented “housecleaning” comes after a high-level review found the documents were tainted by political bias, “poor spy tradecraft,” and an inappropriate focus on social agendas.
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Washington DC, today, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Americans across the country are enjoying a three-day weekend. While most call it “Presidents’ Day,” the history behind this federal holiday is far more complex (and strange) than a simple mattress sale might suggest.
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WASHINGTON, DC — Amid rising national tensions following a series of fatal shootings involving federal agents in Minneapolis, Congressman Jeff Van Drew has issued a formal statement calling for transparency, mutual respect, and a “lowering of the temperature.”
Continue reading Congressman Van Drew Breaks Silence on Minnesota ICE Shooting: “Focus on the Facts”
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Washington DC, the landscape of federal housing assistance is undergoing a massive shift. On Friday, January 23, 2026, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a mandate to public housing authorities nationwide: verify the citizenship of every tenant or face a total loss of federal funding.
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Davos Switzerland , The “Arctic Standoff” has officially thawed. In a high-stakes pivot at the World Economic Forum in Davos, President Donald Trump announced a major framework agreement with NATO that secures “total access” to Greenland—sending global markets into a celebratory rally.
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Washington DC, One year ago, on January 20, 2025, Donald J. Trump returned to the White House facing intense political headwinds. With a mandate for change, the administration moved immediately to address inflation, border security, and federal efficiency. As we enter 2026, the data shows a presidency defined by speed, disruption, and an “America First” agenda that has transformed the federal landscape.
Continue reading Year One Recap: How Trump’s Second Term is Shaking Up Washington
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Minneapolis MN The standoff between the White House and Minnesota leadership has reached a boiling point. On Thursday, January 15, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Governor Tim Walz: stop the “professional agitators” or face a full-scale federal military intervention under the Insurrection Act.
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Washington DC, in a staggering revelation that has sent shockwaves through Washington, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that up to 10% of the U.S. federal budget is lost to waste, fraud, and abuse every single year.
Continue reading Treasury Uncovers Massive Fraud in US Goverment Spending
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Washington DC, In a move that has sent shockwaves through the global financial markets, the U.S. Department of Justice has officially launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
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TEHRAN, Iran — A wave of anti-government unrest is paralyzing Iran as the country enters its second week of intensifying demonstrations. What began as a localized response to a currency free-fall has transformed into a nationwide uprising, with the death toll rising to at least 36 people as of yesterday.
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Tehran , Iran, as massive protests sweep across Iran in the opening days of January 2026, the world is watching to see if the 47-year-old theocracy is finally reaching its breaking point. In an exclusive interview with The Wall Street Journal, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi declared that the stars are finally aligned for a historic regime change—one he believes will happen without a single U.S. soldier setting foot on Iranian soil.
Continue reading No Boots on the Ground: Prince Reza Pahlavi Explains How Iran Will Topple Itself
