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Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why
Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why A popular restaurant chain has landed on the political menu as Barack Obama and Donald Trump trade barbs over the White House’s new look. The Cheesecake Factory became an unlikely campaign talking point ahead of the Tuesday, Nov. 3, midterm elections after Obama compared Trump’s decorating choices to the chain’s ornate interiors. “He's got the White House looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory,” Obama said at a rally in Cleveland, Ohio. “It's just gold everywhere.” The former president also suggested Trump belonged on HGTV, criticizing his focus on renovations. Trump serv…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump Responds To Heckler Who Tells Him Where He Can Put His Ballroom: Watch Trump Responds To Heckler Who Tells Him Where He Can Put His Ballroom: Watch Trump Responds To Heckler Who Tells Him Where He Can Put His Ballroom: Watch
Trump Responds To Heckler Who Tells Him Where He Can Put His Ballroom: Watch A heckler had a crude suggestion for Donald Trump’s White House ballroom, and the president had a message of his own. Click here for a new, updated story - Popular Restaurant Chain Enters Obama, Trump War Of Words: Here's Why The exchange occurred during a midterm campaign rally in Corinth, Mississippi, on Monday night, Oct. 26. Trump was discussing job numbers and referring to Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith when a man in a red hoodie interrupted him. “Shove that ballroom up your a**!” the heckler shouted, referring to the president’s White House construction project. “Oh, go ho…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major POTHEAD' Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major POTHEAD' Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major POTHEAD'
Trump’s Bill Maher Dinner Turns Sour, Sparks 1,322-Word Attack: 'Coward,' 'Major Pothead' President Donald Trump followed another White House dinner with Bill Maher with a much less cordial invitation: a lengthy public attack on the HBO host. Trump’s Truth Social post, published Sunday night, Oct. 25, ran 1,322 words. Factbase identified it as his longest among nearly 100,000 social media posts dating to 2011. “Let’s talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher,” Trump began. “He’s got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement — But that’s all gone. It’s not ‘HOT’ anymore!” The attack followed the Friday, Oc…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence
Trump Speaks Out About NFL's Decision To Play Game Near Paris Amid Riots, Widespread Violence The NFL’s historic trip to France has drawn President Donald Trump’s attention as unrest puts more than football in the spotlight. Trump questioned the league’s decision to proceed with the Pittsburgh Steelers-New Orleans Saints matchup, suggesting it could have been postponed. “Well, you worry about it,” Trump told reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on Friday, Oct. 23. “I think maybe it's looking like tomorrow's gonna be a bad day in France. So you worry about it.  "I would have said the NFL could have probably postponed that match, if you want…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
New Trump Approval Poll: Major Survey Delivers Key Findings New Trump Approval Poll: Major Survey Delivers Key Findings New Trump Approval Poll: Major Survey Delivers Key Findings
New Trump Approval Poll: Major Survey Delivers Key Findings A major new national survey offers a sobering snapshot of public opinion about President Donald Trump as the midterm campaign enters a pivotal stretch. Trump’s approval rating stands at 33 percent among US adults, its lowest point in Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos polling, according to the survey released Sunday, Oct. 18. Sixty-six percent of respondents disapproved of Trump’s job performance, including 52 percent who said they disapproved strongly. His approval rating was down four percentage points from July and eight points from the same point last year. The poll also found a growing ch…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job
Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Less Than A Week On Job A White House appointment billed as a fresh start has ended almost before it began. President Donald Trump fired White House press secretary Katie Zacharia on Friday, Oct. 16, after less than a week in the job, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the matter. Zacharia's appointment to the position was announced Friday, Oct. 9. Trump told reporters earlier in the day that he had encouraged the 41-year-old Zacharia to reconsider remaining in the highly visible position. “Honestly, if I were you, I’d reconsider,” Trump said while recounting their conversation. “Kati…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackettstown, NJ
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Lifesize Trump Cutout Sparks Debate As Blackstones In Hackettstown Reportedly Closes Lifesize Trump Cutout Sparks Debate As Blackstones In Hackettstown Reportedly Closes Lifesize Trump Cutout Sparks Debate As Blackstones In Hackettstown Reportedly Closes
Lifesize Trump Cutout Sparks Debate As Blackstones In Hackettstown Reportedly Closes A life-size cardboard cutout of President Donald Trump has become a talking point as a New Jersey restaurant that's been serving customers for more than 40 years reportedly prepares to close. Blackstones Bar & Grill, located along Route 46 in Hackettstown, is reportedly closing Thursday, Oct. 15, prompting a debate on social media over the restaurant's food, service and politics. One photo shared in a local Facebook group showed a sign outside the restaurant reading, "BLACKSTONES RETIRING AS OF THURSDAY 10/15." The restaurant, which says on its website that it has been in business sinc…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Trump Changes Course On Fort Hood Shooter Execution Livestream Plan Trump Changes Course On Fort Hood Shooter Execution Livestream Plan Trump Changes Course On Fort Hood Shooter Execution Livestream Plan
Trump Changes Course On Fort Hood Shooter Execution Livestream Plan President Donald Trump has announced a change to the Pentagon’s plan for the public to watch the Fort Hood mass shooter’s execution. Trump said in a Truth Social post Thursday, Oct. 15, that former Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing squad execution will proceed as scheduled but will not be livestreamed. Immediate families of the victims may attend in person if they choose.  The decision reverses the broadcast plan Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday, Oct. 8. It changes public access to the execution, while retaining the firing squad method Trump approved. "He will die,…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump’s AI Tiger Video Draws Backlash After Fatal Mauling Of 23-Year-Old Trump’s AI Tiger Video Draws Backlash After Fatal Mauling Of 23-Year-Old Trump’s AI Tiger Video Draws Backlash After Fatal Mauling Of 23-Year-Old
Trump’s AI Tiger Video Draws Backlash After Fatal Mauling Of 23-Year-Old President Donald Trump is facing criticism over a tiger-themed social media post following a deadly wildlife park attack in England. Trump shared an AI-generated video depicting himself wrestling with and embracing a tiger after posting footage of the fatal attack on Tuesday night, Oct. 13. The artificial scene shows Trump confronting the animal, chasing it, and eventually cuddling with it as “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” plays. The video appeared on his Truth Social account. “Don't ever mess with nature! President DJT” was written alongside the video. British broadcaster Piers Morgan called …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways A new poll examines a politically charged question about President Donald Trump: whether Americans believe he is using the presidency for personal financial gain. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 41 percent believe Trump has done something illegal, citing allegations that he personally profited from the presidency. Another 18 percent consider his conduct unethical but not illegal. An equal share says he has done nothing wrong, while 21 percent say they do not know enough to judge. The findings measure public perceptions of the allegati…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump Proposes These New Names For Atlantic, Pacific Oceans Trump Proposes These New Names For Atlantic, Pacific Oceans Trump Proposes These New Names For Atlantic, Pacific Oceans
Trump Proposes These New Names For Atlantic, Pacific Oceans President Donald Trump is floating another geographic name change, this time with an ocean in his sights. Trump suggested renaming either the Atlantic or Pacific during a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday, Oct. 10. His remarks offered two possibilities without settling on which ocean would get a new identity. The suggestion follows executive actions directing federal use of “Gulf of America” for the Gulf of Mexico and “Lake America” for Lake Ontario. The lake, which borders New York and Canada, was the subject of an executive order directing changes to federal maps, docu…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed
New White House Press Secretary Pick Revealed President Donald Trump has reportedly chosen a new face for the White House briefing room: a lawyer and television commentator. Click here for a new, updated story - Trump Press Secretary Abruptly Fired After Turbulent 5-Day Tenure: Report Katie Zacharia, 41, has been selected as White House press secretary, according to The New York Times and CNN reporter Alayna Treene. She would succeed Karoline Leavitt, who left the administration in late August. The position has remained vacant since Leavitt’s departure. Zacharia most recently served as a senior communications adviser for Trump Medi…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands
New Trump Poll Offers Midterm Clues: Where His Approval Now Stands A new poll offers a fresh measure of President Donald Trump’s political standing as the midterm elections approach. Just 30 percent of US adults approve of his job performance, while 68 percent disapprove, according to a Pew Research Center report released Thursday, Oct. 8. The survey was conducted from Monday, Sept. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 4. Trump’s approval is now comparable to his first-term low of 29 percent, recorded near the end of his presidency in January 2021, Pew said. The erosion extends into the coalition that returned him to the White House. Among people who voted for Trum…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Trump: Iran Can 'Take Out' 2 US Cities, Calls Rising Costs 'Small Price To Pay' Trump: Iran Can 'Take Out' 2 US Cities, Calls Rising Costs 'Small Price To Pay' Trump: Iran Can 'Take Out' 2 US Cities, Calls Rising Costs 'Small Price To Pay'
Trump: Iran Can 'Take Out' 2 US Cities, Calls Rising Costs 'Small Price To Pay' President Donald Trump suggested Iran could "take out" two major US cities as he defends the US-Israeli war with Iran and tries to prevent huge Republican losses in November's midterm elections. Trump made the remarks during a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska, on Monday, Oct. 5. He told his supporters that he hoped Republicans would score a "tremendous victory" in the midterms while arguing that higher prices caused by the Iran war were "a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe." He then suggested Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego. "They c…

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by Chris Spiker
Towson, MD
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Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns
Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Maryland commuters could face delays and detours on Tuesday as President Donald Trump heads to Baltimore County. The Maryland Transit Administration issued a service advisory on Monday, Oct. 5, warning riders on Commuter Bus Route 411T to prepare for increased security and traffic around Tradepoint Atlantic during Trump's visit. Customers could see delays and possible route diversions throughout Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the agency. The 411T connects Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point with Essex, Golden Ring and White Marsh. MTA encouraged riders to allow extra travel time and chec…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Profanity-Laced Text Messages Sent To Trump By Republican Senator Revealed In New Report Profanity-Laced Text Messages Sent To Trump By Republican Senator Revealed In New Report Profanity-Laced Text Messages Sent To Trump By Republican Senator Revealed In New Report
Profanity-Laced Text Messages Sent To Trump By Republican Senator Revealed In New Report A Republican senator privately unleashed a profanity-laced rebuke of President Donald Trump, according to newly reported text messages. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina challenged the president in messages obtained by Politico’s Playbook and reported Friday, Oct. 2. The texts will appear in his upcoming book, “How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents,” the outlet reported. The messages describe a senator who wanted to help Trump succeed but refused to back down under intimidation. They also show Tillis disputing that the president had directly threatened him with a primary challenge.…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Americans Give Verdict On Trump Presidency In New Poll Americans Give Verdict On Trump Presidency In New Poll Americans Give Verdict On Trump Presidency In New Poll
Americans Give Verdict On Trump Presidency In New Poll Americans are giving President Donald Trump a tough report card, with a new national poll revealing dissatisfaction that extends beyond his overall job performance. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll found that 69 percent of US adults disapprove of how Trump is handling the presidency, while 31 percent approve. More than half, 51 percent, strongly disapprove. Another 18 percent somewhat disapprove. The findings also show difficult terrain for Trump on the economy. His handling of the issue draws disapproval from 73 percent of adults, compared with 26 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi
Garden City, NY
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Trump Says He’d ‘Give Up’ Blakeman’s Success For A Key Political Win In Garden City Speech Trump Says He’d ‘Give Up’ Blakeman’s Success For A Key Political Win In Garden City Speech Trump Says He’d ‘Give Up’ Blakeman’s Success For A Key Political Win In Garden City Speech
Trump Says He’d ‘Give Up’ Blakeman’s Success For A Key Political Win In Garden City Speech President Trump threw his support behind Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in the governor's race, though he did suggest one world in which he'd be okay with him losing during a speech on Long Island on Friday, Aug. 14. Trump’s visit to Nassau County’s police academy in Garden City was billed as an event touting a decrease in nationwide crime, according to FBI statistics. But Trump also used it as an opportunity to boost his own credentials and back Blakeman, who trails the incumbent Hochul in the polls. “He's going to win. I feel it,” Trump said. “Under Bruce, Nassau County has been …

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by Joe Wilkinson
Sterling, VA
Breaking News
$20B Overhaul Planned At Dulles Airport: Here's What To Expect $20B Overhaul Planned At Dulles Airport: Here's What To Expect $20B Overhaul Planned At Dulles Airport: Here's What To Expect
$20B Overhaul Planned At Dulles Airport: Here's What To Expect Dulles International Airport is getting a makeover unlike anything in its history. Virginia's busiest international airport is set for a sweeping transformation under a new $20 billion-plus plan announced Wednesday, July 29, that promises new terminals, expanded flight capacity, faster security, improved baggage handling and the eventual retirement of some of the airport's oldest facilities. The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority joined President Donald Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and United Airlines executives at the White House to unveil the partnership, which offic…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed A major foreign policy claim is now tied to a very specific deadline. President Donald Trump said that a deal involving Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, June 14, which is also his 80th birthday. "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday afternoon, June 13, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be "OPEN TO ALL" after it is signed. Axios reported that the US and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Sunday and electronically sign a memorandum of understanding. The agreement is expec…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
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Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High
Trump: 'I Love The Inflation' As Rate Surges To 3-Year High President Donald Trump brushed away concerns about affordability as inflation surged above 4% for the first time in three years, fueled by skyrocketing energy prices amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. Trump made the comments to reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday, June 10. His remarks came hours after new Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed the annual inflation rate reached 4.2% in May, marking the highest reading since April 2023. As a reporter asked him about the latest numbers, Trump seemed unbothered by rising inflation. "No, I love it," he said. …

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform
Former Mass Rep. Barney Frank Dead At 86: Liberal Icon, Gay Pioneer Led Wall Street Reform Former US Rep. Barney Frank, one of the most influential Democrats of his generation and a key architect of Wall Street reform after the 2008 financial crisis, has died at 86. Frank died Tuesday night, May 19, after spending recent months in hospice care at his home in Ogunquit, Maine, where he was being treated for congestive heart failure, according to The New York Times. The Massachusetts Democrat served in the House of Representatives from 1981 to 2013. He chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011 during the nation’s financial crisis. Frank became nationally know…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near
Latest NY Times/Siena Trump Poll Reveals Shift As Midterms Near President Donald Trump’s latest poll numbers are in, and they bring a fresh warning sign for his second term. A New York Times/Siena national survey of registered voters released Monday, May 18, found Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 37 percent, according to the Siena Research Institute. The poll also found that 59 percent of voters disapprove of Trump’s job performance. The result marks a second-term low for Trump in New York Times/Siena polling, according to The New York Times. Voters gave Trump poor marks across several major issues. The Siena Research Institute said majorities di…

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by Joe Lombardi
Greenwich, CT
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Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You
Supply Shock Spreads To US: What It Means For You The supply shock caused by the ongoing standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is spreading to the United States, driving up energy prices, increasing shipping costs, and creating shortages in key goods and materials.  The crisis, which began after the US-Israel attack on Iran started at the end of February, has brought shipping through the critical waterway to a near standstill. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global energy and petrochemical shipments, typically handles 20 percent of the world’s oil supply. Its effective closure has triggered what analysts are calling one of the…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
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Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How VA Costs Have Changed Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How VA Costs Have Changed Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How VA Costs Have Changed
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How VA Costs Have Changed Gasoline prices have risen nearly $1 nationwide in the last month as the US-Israeli war on Iran fuels global oil market turmoil. The national average price for gas climbed to $3.88 per gallon, AAA said on Thursday, March 19. That's up 95 cents from Thursday, Feb. 19, and a weekly increase of 28 cents. The price surge is expected to continue after Israel launched a widespread attack on South Pars, the world's largest gas field, triggering retaliation from Iran targeting key energy sites across the Gulf Arab states. Brent crude oil, a global benchmark, spiked to $112 per barrel…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Trump Rages At Justices, Reveals New Tariffs After Huge Supreme Court Defeat Trump Rages At Justices, Reveals New Tariffs After Huge Supreme Court Defeat Trump Rages At Justices, Reveals New Tariffs After Huge Supreme Court Defeat
Trump Rages At Justices, Reveals New Tariffs After Huge Supreme Court Defeat President Donald Trump harshly criticized the Supreme Court after it ruled that he exceeded his authority by imposing sweeping tariffs under a national emergency law. Trump blasted the justices during a news conference at the White House on Friday, Feb. 20. His comments came just hours after the Supreme Court ruled that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize a president to impose tariffs. Calling the 6-3 decision "deeply disappointing," Trump turned his outrage toward the justices who squashed the majority of his widespread tariffs. "I'm a…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
World Cup Festival At NJ's Liberty State Park Cancelled: What To Know World Cup Festival At NJ's Liberty State Park Cancelled: What To Know World Cup Festival At NJ's Liberty State Park Cancelled: What To Know
World Cup Festival At NJ's Liberty State Park Cancelled: What To Know Plans have been abandoned for a soccer fan festival near the Statue of Liberty during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the summer. The New York/New Jersey World Cup host committee has canceled its planned FanFest at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NBC New York reported. The festival was expected to happen about 15 miles from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where the World Cup Final will be played on Sunday, July 19. The weekslong celebration was expected to provide an iconic backdrop for fans, especially those unable to afford record-high match ticket prices. Organizers said the event…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs
US Trade Deficit Barely Shrank In 2025 Despite Trump's Tariffs The US trade deficit was largely unchanged in 2025 despite President Donald Trump's claims that his sweeping tariffs would rapidly shrink the gap. The annual trade deficit in 2025 totaled $901.5 billion, according to Commerce Department data released on Thursday, Feb. 19. That was $2.1 billion lower than 2024, marking just a 0.2% decrease in Trump's first year back in office. The trade gap sharply widened to $70.3 billion in December 2025. That was up $17.3 billion from November and well above economists' expectations of $55.5 billion, CNBC reported. On the night b…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE) Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE) Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (UPDATE)
Trump Drops Greenland Tariff Threats After EU Freezes US Trade Deal (Update) President Donald Trump has backed away from imposing new tariffs tied to his push to annex Greenland, after European Union leaders paused approval of a major trade deal with the US. Trump announced the retreat from his latest tariff threat in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday, Jan. 21. He previously threatened a 10% duty on many European countries, including Denmark, France, Norway, and the United Kingdom, with an escalating 25% tariff if a deal for the US to buy Greenland wasn't reached by Monday, June 1. The 10% tariffs were expected to go i…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud
Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M Hartford Mortgage Fraud President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced.  Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week.  The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…

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by Josh Lanier