WH Weighs Waiving Shipping Law to Cut Fuel Costs
The White House said it was considering waiving the Jones Act, a century old statute that promotes American made vessels, as it grapples with increased fuel prices during the conflict with Iran.
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Trump: Iran Should Skip World Cup for ‘Own Life and Safety’
President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that Iran’s national soccer team should withdraw from the upcoming FIFA World Cup as a personal safety measure.
Iran’s UN Envoy: Not Closing Strait, but Have Right to Secure It
Iran’s U.N. ambassador said on Thursday Tehran was not going to close the Strait of Hormuz, but added that it was Iran’s right to preserve the security of the key shipping route.Amir Saeid Iravani made his comments to reporters at…
Sen. Hawley Bill Bans Abortion Pill, Strips FDA Approval
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., unveiled legislation Wednesday to ban the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, one of two drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medication abortions.
Trump Calls Rep. Massie ‘the Worst’ at Ky. Rally, Backs Gallrein
President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie at a rally Wednesday at a packing plant in Kentucky, escalating his feud with the libertarian-leaning Republican while promoting Massie’s primary challenger, Navy SEAL veteran Ed Gallrein.
Rep. Harris: Senate Housing Bill DOA in House
Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md., the chair of the House Freedom Caucus said a housing bill that recently passed the Senate has no chance of passing the House unless major changes are made.
Kelly Loeffler to Newsmax: Small Business Loans Now Only for Citizens
Small Business Administration Administrator Kelly Loeffler said Wednesday that taxpayer-backed small business loans will be reserved for U.S. citizens, announcing a policy banning foreign nationals from receiving federally guaranteed SBA loans.
How Have Past Presidents Tapped Strategic Reserves in War?
The U.S. plans to release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, more than 40% of a wider release coordinated with allies, to help dampen prices spiked by supply disruptions from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.The U.S.…
Rep. Comer: Epstein’s Accountant Named Wealthy Clients
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Wednesday said testimony from Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant identified several prominent business figures and a wealthy family who transferred significant sums of money to the disgraced financier.
UC Berkeley-Politico Poll: Hilton Leads Calif. Gov Race
A new poll shows Steve Hilton becoming the Republican front-runner in the Calif. governor’s race, with 19% of the vote according to a Politico poll by US Berkeley. Democrat Tom Steyer is second, with Dems Porter and Swalwell and Rep.…