Politics & Policy
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American gasoline prices increase most in one week since 2020
The president reiterated on Friday that a deal with Iran will require “unconditional surrender.” On Thursday the president said he would be "all for" a ground offensive inside Iran by the region's Kurdish forces.
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House Dem sues to stop Kennedy Center closure
The Kennedy Center board voted to add Trump's name to the facility in December. The board had already voted to name the opera house after first lady Melania Trump.
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Florida Bar claims it 'erroneously' stated Halligan under investigation
Halligan was Trump's choice to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. She received the post after Trump quarreled with the previously officeholder over bringing charges against his political opponents.
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Spanberger asks several UVA board members to resign as she prepares for inauguration: Report
It was not immediately clear whether the board members will voluntarily resign their posts, or risk being removed by Spanberger when she takes office Saturday.
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Mitsubishi buys Louisiana, Texas shale gas assets for $7.5B
Daily gas production in the Haynesville region in early 2026 has averaged about 14.3 billion cubic feet, with Aethon accounting for 15%.
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Convention of States effort nears milestone in Kansas
A minimum of 34 states would need to approve such a move for a convention to occur. Nevertheless, the current initiative led by the organization Convention of States appears set to take its next step with the Kansas vote. Kansas would be the 20th state to approve the action.
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Trump to pardon former governor of Puerto Rico
The White House official told Politico that Vázquez Garced had merely discussed a policy matter with a possible donor and did not exchange a policy move for money.
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Trump confirms NATO 'dealing with us' on Greenland
During Trump's first term, he floated a purchase of the island but was met with firm opposition from Denmark. He has since renewed his push for the territory.
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House Judiciary Committee probes climate lawyers’ involvement in controversial judicial training
The committee is investigating two attorneys involved in key climate cases to see whether they were consulted on materials that were used in a program that instructs judges overseeing climate cases.
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Dr. Oz, TV star turned U.S. health boss, vows zip code will no longer determine life expectancy
Rural health care has long been a concern for lawmakers, as it can be difficult for hospitals and medical centers to maintain patient volumes high enough to remain financially sustainable
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Trump thanks Iran for cancelling planned hangings
Trump previously threatened military strikes on Iran if the government continued executing demonstrators.
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Emails show Fauci, Collins plotting to circumvent 'impressive' data for COVID natural immunity
Former FDA adviser said he had meetings with feds on natural immunity as comparable to vaccination, but that they dismissed it for bureaucratic and messaging reasons. CDC official justified vaccine based on absence of evidence.
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Trump on Insurrection Act: 'If I needed it, I'd use it'
The Trump administration has ended temporary protected status (TPS) for Somalis and Trump himself has threatened to denaturalize convicted fraudsters.