Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz Concerns

U.S. oil prices have reached $80 per barrel. This surge coincides with statements from President Trump regarding ongoing negotiations with Iran, which Iran links to sanctions relief and the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

Aug 25

Flock Safety Camera Use Spurs Debate on Surveillance and Public Safety

Aug 25

Minnesota Primary Elections Highlight Intra-Party Divides

Aug 25

Justice Alito Confirms Intent to Remain on Supreme Court, Citing Lifetime Tenure

Aug 25

Judge Allows Puberty Blocker Trial for Children to Proceed

A high court judge has dismissed a legal challenge seeking to prevent the recruitment of children into a puberty blocker trial. The ruling clears the way for the trial to begin accepting participants. Campaigners initiated the legal action to stop the trial from proceeding.

Aug 25

Nebraska Implements Medicaid Work Requirements, Coverage Loss Anticipated

Aug 25

Peer-Reviewed Study Reports on New Blood Test for Early Breast Cancer Detection

Aug 25

Fauci Testifies Before Senate on COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Aug 25

Senate Advances Blanche Nomination for Confirmation Vote

The Senate moved Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General forward for a confirmation vote. This action followed a resolution concerning a specific fund related to the Internal Revenue Service.

Aug 25

Former Intelligence Official Discusses Election Security Measures

Aug 25

Election System Vulnerabilities: Examining Claims by President and Homeland Security Secretary

Aug 25

Wildfire Smoke Impacts Midwest and Mid-Atlantic Air Quality

Aug 25

Trump Reverses Proposed Hormuz Fee Amid Iran Blockade Efforts

Aug 25

Trump Switched Planes in Turkey Amid Iran Missile Threat

Former President Donald Trump reportedly changed planes in Turkey in January 2020, during a period of heightened tensions with Iran. This action, confirmed by officials, occurred after intelligence indicated a potential missile threat. The shift aimed to obscure his travel plans following the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

Aug 25