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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a lightning-fast shake-up at the Department of Justice, President Trump has ousted Attorney General Pam Bondi, catapulting his former defense attorney, Todd Blanche, into the role of Acting Attorney General.
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Washington DC, The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) was designed as America’s ultimate insurance policy. Established to shield the U.S. economy from catastrophic supply disruptions—like the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina or the global shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—it is meant for emergencies, not optics.
Continue reading The High Price of Politics: Is the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Jeopardy?
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Washington DC, Is relief finally coming to the gas pump? With the national average for gas jumping to $3.63 per gallon—a staggering 70-cent increase in just one month—the White House is considering a bold, “national defense” maneuver to stop the bleeding.
Continue reading Gas Prices : White House Weighs Emergency Jones Act Waiver to Lower Fuel Costs
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Washington DC, When President Lyndon B. Johnson declared a “War on Poverty” in 1964, the goal was clear: give Americans a “hand up,” not a “handout.” But six decades and trillions of dollars later, a growing body of economic research suggests the results are far more complicated than a simple victory.
Continue reading New Economic Data: Did the US Reduce Poverty Faster BEFORE the 1960s?
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Miami Fla, The geopolitical landscape of the Caribbean is shifting. In a move that mirrors the fall of the Iron Curtain, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed on March 13, 2026, that his government is engaged in direct negotiations with the Trump administration.
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Hackensack NJ, the landscape of the 2026 New Jersey primary shifted dramatically on Monday night as Bergen County Republicans gathered to award their coveted “party line.” In a night filled with surprises, a local councilwoman pulled off a major upset against a high-profile opponent, while a former journalist solidified his status as the frontrunner to challenge Senator Cory Booker.
Continue reading Major GOP Upset: Rosie Pino Defeats Tiffany Glenn Burress for Bergen Party Line
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Washington DC, A bizarre and heated exchange on Capitol Hill has sparked a fierce debate over federal spending and the priorities of the U.S. State Department under the Biden administration. During a recent hearing, lawmakers questioned officials about a series of government-funded grants that aimed to “queer” maps—a revelation that has left many taxpayers and members of Congress questioning the oversight of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
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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.
