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Report: Vance, Oil Execs Set to Meet Amid Rising Gas Prices

Vice President JD Vance and top Trump administration officials are set to meet Thursday with oil industry leaders as the White House moves to address rising fuel prices following the recent U.S. strike on Iran, according to sources familiar with the plans.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:10:58 EDT

Legacy of Cesar Chavez Challenged by Abuse Allegations

Allegations detailed in a New York Times report accuse late labor leader Cesar Chavez of sexually abusing girls and women during his leadership of the United Farm Workers of America.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:42:13 EDT

Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged, Projects One Rate Cut This Year

Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:07:50 EDT

Sen. Slotkin Introduces Bill Limiting Pentagon AI Use

Sen. Elissa Slotkin has introduced legislation aimed at imposing new limits on the Pentagon's use of artificial intelligence, including restrictions on autonomous weapons and nuclear decision-making...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:56:38 EDT

Tulsi Gabbard Pressed on Iran at Threats Hearing

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told senators Wednesday that Iran's regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded," using the Senate Intelligence Committee's annual open threats hearing...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:24:13 EDT

Dallas Republicans Reverse Course on Runoff Voting

Dallas County Republican Party Chairman Allen West said he will move forward with a countywide voting approach for the upcoming primary runoff, arguing the change is necessary to avoid voter confusion and operational risks.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:17:39 EDT

ICE Arrests More Aliens With Pending Charges, Prior Convictions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) informed Newsmax exclusively on Wednesday of the latest arrests involving illegal migrants with pending criminal charges or prior convictions in the U.S.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:11:41 EDT

Top Vatican Cardinal Urges Trump, Israel: End War 'as Soon as Possible'

The Vatican's top diplomat on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to end the expanding Iran war as soon as possible and suggested Israel should also stop its strikes against Lebanon.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:06:01 EDT

Mullin: Made a Mistake on Alex Pretti Remark

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., acknowledged Wednesday that he spoke too quickly when making remarks about Alex Pretti, telling lawmakers during his confirmation hearing for Homeland Security secretary that he regretted commenting before all the facts...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:58:06 EDT

Iran Threatens Energy Targets After Israel Strikes Gas Field

Tehran warned Wednesday that energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf could be targeted following an Israeli strike on its massive South Pars gas field, escalating tensions in a widening regional conflict and rattling global energy markets, Bloomberg reported.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:04:18 EDT

Chief Justice Roberts: Personal Hostility at Judges Has 'Got to Stop'

Chief Justice John Roberts said that hostility directed in personal terms at judges is "dangerous and it's got to stop," commenting just days after President Donald Trump's latest social media broadside against judges who have ruled against him and his administration.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:24:37 EDT

Report: US Oil Output Shields Against Supply Shocks

The United States is positioned to withstand major oil supply disruptions as the world's largest oil and natural gas producer, with output already at a record 13.6 million barrels per day and expected to climb toward 14 million, while additional drilling rigs are being brought back online.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:21 EDT

Speaker Chides Dems for 'Dangerous' DHS Shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday blasted Democrats for what he called a "dangerous" shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, warning that it undermines border security and puts Americans at risk.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:30:16 EDT

Bolton: Only Regime Change Can Secure Peace

Former national security adviser John Bolton is urging President Donald Trump to pursue regime change in Iran as the only viable path to ending the ongoing conflict and ensuring long-term stability in the Middle East, according to a Wall Street Journal op-ed published Wednesday.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:17:18 EDT

Mullin Clashes With Rand Paul, Seeks Support at DHS Hearing

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., pushed back against Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, at the start of his confirmation hearing Wednesday, while urging lawmakers to set aside partisan differences and give him a...

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:14:52 EDT

Trump Moves to Lower Fuel Costs With Waiver

President Donald Trump's decision to issue a 60-day Jones Act waiver is aimed at easing pressure on American consumers and strengthening supply chains as U.S. forces continue executing Operation Epic Fury, according to the White House.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:13:42 EDT

Pimco Sees 'Wake Up Moment' on Private Credit Liquidity Crisis

Mounting strains in the $1.8 trillion private credit market are forcing a reckoning among investors, as redemption pressures, loan quality concerns, and structural risks expose the limits of an asset class long marketed as a steady source of yield, Bloomberg reports.

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:08:09 EDT