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Second Federal Judge Blocks Trump Mail-In Ballot Order as Supreme Court Prepares to Weigh In
A second federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting, adding another major legal obstacle ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols in Washington, D.C., issued a preliminary injunction preventing the U.S. Postal Service from implementing new mail-ballot regulations connected to Trump’s…
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Trump Says Iran Is ‘Probably’ Behind Attack on Key Saudi Oil Pipeline
President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran was “probably” responsible for an aerial attack that forced Saudi Arabia to shut down its crucial East-West oil pipeline, adding another layer of tension to the widening Middle East conflict. The East-West pipeline is one of Saudi Arabia’s most important energy routes because it allows crude oil to…
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U.S. Restricts Tanker Protection Windows as Iranian Night Attacks Intensify in Hormuz
The United States has changed how it protects commercial tankers traveling through the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian attacks on ships intensify, highlighting the growing difficulty of keeping one of the world’s most important energy routes open. Tankers are now being encouraged to cross the strategic waterway during specific designated times when U.S. military protection…
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U.S. and Iran Explore Temporary Hormuz Deal as Oil Markets React
The United States and Iran are exploring possible arrangements aimed at easing pressure around the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh hopes that one of the most dangerous fronts of the conflict could begin to stabilize. Reports of possible negotiations quickly drew attention from global energy markets, where months of fighting and shipping disruptions have pushed…
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U.S. Loosens Iran’s Grip on Strait of Hormuz — But War Remains Far From Over
The United States has made significant progress in restoring oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz while dramatically reducing Iran’s own oil exports, but the months-long conflict remains far from a resolution. New shipping data shows a major shift in one of the most important economic battles of the U.S.–Iran war. Iran’s Oil Exports Plunge…
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Trump Says He Has “No Regret” Over Iran War Despite Midterm Election Risks
President Donald Trump says he has no regrets about the U.S. war with Iran, even as rising fuel prices and economic concerns threaten to become major political issues ahead of November’s midterm elections. In an interview published Thursday, Trump defended his decision to enter the conflict and said he would make the same decision again.…
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U.S. Diesel Breaks $6 as Iran War Pushes Oil Above $100
American drivers and businesses are facing another major surge in fuel costs as the conflict with Iran continues to disrupt global energy markets. The average U.S. diesel price has climbed above $6 per gallon, according to fuel-price tracker GasBuddy, marking a new milestone as oil prices remain above $100 a barrel. The increase comes as…
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Trump Warns Iran U.S. Could Strike Pickaxe Mountain as New Activity Detected
President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran after the United States observed renewed activity at Pickaxe Mountain, a heavily fortified underground complex near Iran’s damaged Natanz nuclear enrichment facility. Speaking Wednesday at a Republican convention, Trump said Washington was closely watching activity at the site and warned Tehran against taking provocative action.…
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Canada Strikes Back at Trump as $20 Billion in Tariffs on U.S. Goods Take Effect
Canada has officially imposed retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, escalating an already tense trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa. The new Canadian tariffs took effect Tuesday, September 8, following the latest round of U.S. tariffs targeting Canadian exports. Canada Responds to U.S. Tariffs The counter-tariffs range from 15% to 50%…
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Canada Hits U.S. Goods With New Retaliatory Tariffs as Trade War Escalates
Canada has imposed a new wave of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, marking a significant escalation in the trade dispute between the two neighboring countries. The new Canadian tariffs took effect on September 8 and apply rates of 15%, 25% and 50% to a wide range of American products. According to the Canadian government, the…