Politics & Policy
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OPEC+ to increase oil output as Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed
The increased production is about 2% of the reduced global supply stemming from the conflict in Iran.
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Trump drops f-bomb as he warns Iran he will destroy power plants Tuesday if Strait isn’t opened
“Open the F**kin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell,” he wrote.
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Gas prices increase to national average of $4.104, AAA reports
Earlier in the week, average gas prices jumped past $4 for the first time since 2022.
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Alexander Vindman raises $8.2 million for Senate campaign
Vindman, for his part, is known primarily for his role in the first impeachment of President Donald Trump in connection with a phone call he made to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Trump hints at quick departure from Iran, but forecasts 'spot hits'
Trump's approval rating amid the conflict, moreover, has taken a nosedive since the start of the conflict.
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2/3 of Americans want quick end to Iran war, even if U.S. doesn't achieve goals: Poll
The conflict itself earned similarly poor marks, with 60% disapproving of the U.S. strikes on Iran and 35% approving.
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Dow Jones closes with 1,100 point boost, marking Wall Street's best day since last Spring
The S&P 500 spiked 184.80 points to 6,528.52. The Dow Jones rallied 1,125.37 points to 46,341.51, and the Nasdaq composite jumped 795.99 points to 21,590.63.
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Sanders and AOC have data centers in crosshairs, but research raises doubts about their criticisms
While data centers are accused of driving up electricity costs, a study by the Institute for Energy Research found no correlation between the number of data centers in a state and electricity rates. It also found that the more demand for electricity grew in a state, the lower its electricity rates. AOC and Bernie Sanders don't seem to get that.
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Air Canada CEO to retire later this year after backlash over apology in LaGuardia collision
Rousseau came under scrutiny for the message because Canada has two official languages; French and English, and the Montreal-based airline is required to conduct services in both languages.
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After third attempt, anti-Trump No Kings protests still can’t define message or crowd
Nothing new but the date: While the overarching sentiment is expressly anti-Trump, protest attendees still have trouble defining specific policy grievances, and factual issues. Still, the hate remains the same.
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Trump floats forcing end to congressional recess to resolve DHS shutdown
The current recess is set to last until April 14.
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Trump Library organizers release video of future site, Miami skyscraper
“It will be a masterpiece, the likes of which have never been seen in Florida or really anywhere,” Eric Trump said
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Wisconsin committee asks AG Kaul to stop use of privately funded attorneys
Senate President Mary Felzkowski, R-Tomahawk, said that the attorneys had salary and benefits paid by the Michael Bloomberg-funded New York University State Energy & Environmental Impact Center.