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Iran Threatens to Shut Down Entire Strait of Hormuz After Trump’s 48-Hour Ultimatum
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said that any companies with U.S. shares will be ‘completely destroyed’ if Washington targets Iranian energy facilities.
Returning the Nation’s Cremated Veterans Home
Since 2007, the Missing In America Project has found more than 8,000 unclaimed veterans’ cremated remains and laid them to rest with honors.
Trump Deploys ICE Agents to Airports to Assist TSA on Monday
The president said border czar Tom Homan will be will in charge.
US Challenges China’s UN Influence, Backs Taiwan’s Global Role, Ambassador Waltz Says
‘We have seen the Chinese very aggressively leverage their funding with demands in terms of positions,’ Waltz said.
The State of Private Credit Markets: Investor Sentiment Versus Fundamentals
U.S. private credit defaults eased in February, according to Fitch Ratings.
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UAE Joins 21 Countries Pledging Support for Safe Passage in Strait of Hormuz
The United States issued a 30-day sanctions waiver, which will allow Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, to be sold until April 19.
In the Name of Civics, These Teens Took on the Impossible
The semifinal round of the Presidential 1776 Award national competition is scheduled for May 2 at five American presidential libraries and museums.
Federal Judge Tosses DOJ’s Lawsuit Against California’s Egg Law
The Justice Department was given two weeks to file an amended complaint.
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California Grapples With Staffing Agency Fraud Amid Oversight Gaps
Nationally, U.S. staffing firms hired 12.7 million temporary and contract employees from 2023 to 2024, according to the American Staffing Association.
This Obscure Program Feeds the H-1B Visa—Meet Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration could soon propose changes to OPT, which has grown significantly in recent decades.
US Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil Stranded at Sea
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will ‘use the Iranian barrels against Tehran to keep the price down’ as the war continues.
Dovish or Hawkish? Fed’s Waller, Bowman Debate Next Steps for Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve’s Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman thought rate cuts were possible this year—the markets disagreed.
US Military Not Preparing to Invade Cuba, Senior General Says
The head of U.S. Southern Command says no drills to seize the island are underway, after President Donald Trump said he anticipated taking it.
Judge Says He’s Ruling Against RFK Jr. Move to Block Gender Dysphoria Procedures for Kids
The health secretary had declared that ‘sex-rejecting procedures for children and adolescents are neither safe nor effective.’
America’s Aging Oil Refinery Infrastructure Sees Renewal Under Trump: Industry Experts
‘We have a recognition that we haven’t built anything in a long time, and we’ve lost the muscle capacity,’ energy economist Trisha Curtis says.
‘No Plan’ to Contain Gas Prices by Restricting US Energy Exports, 2 Cabinet Secretaries Say
Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issue identical statements denying rumors the president plans to ban foreign fuel sales.
US May Remove Sanctions on Iranian Oil in Transit to Stabilize Energy Markets: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the administration will not intervene in oil futures markets.
Senator Calls on Federal Health Authorities to Review China’s Role in US Drug Trials
Sen. Rick Scott flags Bioheng, a China-based company conducting clinical trials in the United States.
FBI Says Suspicious Package at Florida Air Force Base Contained ‘Possible Energetic Materials’
MacDill AFB issued a shelter-in-place order after a threat was made against the Air Force base.
Day in Photos: ‘Green Oil’ Price Surge, Pakistani Air Strike, and Vinyl Record Collection
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
