Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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Iran Threatens to Close Entire Hormuz Strait, Strike Utilities, US Companies After Trump Ultimatum
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that any companies with U.S. shares will be ‘completely destroyed’ if Washington targets Iranian energy facilities.
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Japan May Consider Mine Sweeping Strait of Hormuz If Cease-Fire Reached: Foreign Minister
The international benchmark Brent crude oil value had risen to $112.19 per barrel by Sunday morning as the strait remains blocked.
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Oversight Committee Subpoenas Bondi Over Epstein Investigation
‘This subpoena is completely unnecessary,’ a Justice Department spokesperson said.
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Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent says Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and that the current armed conflict is due to pressure from Israel.
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US Airline CEOs Urge Congress to End Partial Government Shutdown in Joint Letter
The chief executives say it is ‘simply unacceptable’ to expect TSA officers to work without pay.
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FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters’ Licenses, Citing Concerns Over Iran War Coverage
‘The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not,’ the FCC chair said.
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Energy Secretary Directs Oil Company to Resume Operations in California, Citing National Security
Oil prices skyrocketed to a little more than $98 per barrel by March 15, the highest level since oil climbed in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Trump Wants Clean Reauthorization of Surveillance Powers Law, Rep. McClain Says
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire on April 20.
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Speaker Johnson Suggests Using Reconciliation Bill to Target Fraud in Democrat-Run States
Rep. Mike Johnson said that going after ‘fraud, waste, abuse’ in blue states is ’something every Republican can agree on.’
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Trump Tells Republicans Passing Elections Bill Should Be Key Focus for Midterms
The president has called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to impose the talking filibuster rule to pass the bill.
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Iran Threatens to Close Entire Hormuz Strait, Strike Utilities, US Companies After Trump Ultimatum
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards stated that any companies with U.S. shares will be ‘completely destroyed’ if Washington targets Iranian energy facilities.
|
Japan May Consider Mine Sweeping Strait of Hormuz If Cease-Fire Reached: Foreign Minister
The international benchmark Brent crude oil value had risen to $112.19 per barrel by Sunday morning as the strait remains blocked.
|
Oversight Committee Subpoenas Bondi Over Epstein Investigation
‘This subpoena is completely unnecessary,’ a Justice Department spokesperson said.
|
Top Counterterrorism Official Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent says Iran posed no imminent threat to the United States and that the current armed conflict is due to pressure from Israel.
|
US Airline CEOs Urge Congress to End Partial Government Shutdown in Joint Letter
The chief executives say it is ‘simply unacceptable’ to expect TSA officers to work without pay.
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FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters’ Licenses, Citing Concerns Over Iran War Coverage
‘The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not,’ the FCC chair said.
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Energy Secretary Directs Oil Company to Resume Operations in California, Citing National Security
Oil prices skyrocketed to a little more than $98 per barrel by March 15, the highest level since oil climbed in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.
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Trump Wants Clean Reauthorization of Surveillance Powers Law, Rep. McClain Says
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is set to expire on April 20.
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Speaker Johnson Suggests Using Reconciliation Bill to Target Fraud in Democrat-Run States
Rep. Mike Johnson said that going after ‘fraud, waste, abuse’ in blue states is ’something every Republican can agree on.’
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Trump Tells Republicans Passing Elections Bill Should Be Key Focus for Midterms
The president has called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to impose the talking filibuster rule to pass the bill.
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