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US waives Jones Act for 60 days to tame gas prices amid Iran war

President Donald Trump temporarily waives the 106-year-old Jones Act for 60 days as oil and fuel costs surge during the Iran conflict. The move is aimed at easing shipping limits that can constrain supply between U.S. ports.

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Nearly 10% - 2,700 TSA officers called out sick Tuesday nationwide

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“Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that” — Joe Kent

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Israel kills Iran intelligence minister Esmail Khatib in Tehran strike

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Iran’s South Pars gas field strike triggers energy price surge

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Rand Paul clashes with DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin over ‘snake’ remarks

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House Republicans threaten to block every Senate bill over SAVE America Act

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TSA says nearly 10% of officers called out sick Tuesday

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Fed holds interest rates steady, forecasts one rate cut in 2026

Fed policy is being shaped by the Iran shock, with hot wholesale inflation prints and heightened uncertainty around future rate cuts. The throughline: rates held steady while forecasts and inflation risks are revised.

Gas prices soar as Iran crisis hits family budgets nationwide

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Trump again demands NATO help to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran war policy is colliding with U.S. alliance management and NATO expectations, with Washington pressing allies on Strait of Hormuz security. The common thread: multilateral pressure versus refusal to participate.

Senator Jon Ossoff grills DNI Tulsi Gabbard on whether Iran posed imminent nuclear threat

The intelligence leadership confirmation and threat assessment process is being contested in Congress. DNI Tulsi Gabbard testifies while senators probe whether Iran posed imminent threats and how intelligence was presented.

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Corruption and funding pressure around public agencies and institutions is highlighted by USPS financial stress and Capitol security threats. The theme: agencies seeking relief or protection due to operational funding constraints.

Vance says rising gas prices are a ‘temporary blip’ as war fallout continues

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Trump temporarily waives century-old Jones Act shipping law to ease rising fuel costs

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Powerful malware targeting iPhones discovered in the wild

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Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual abuse

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Companies battle for robotaxi dominance as Tesla Waymo Zoox compete

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Judge orders Voice of America to rehire employees and resume news operations

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House Democrats try to fund DHS excluding ICE and CBP amid shutdown fight

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FAA tightens helicopter safety rules near airports after DC midair collision and near-misses

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What is behind UK meningitis outbreak and how serious is it

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