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An unusually large number of crude oil tankers on the open seas has the American Gulf coast as a destination as the ships are redirected to load cargoes bound for markets around the world already experiencing shortages.

The federal government is continuing to meet its massive borrowing needs—for now — but a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) warns that mounting debt and surging interest costs are creating growing long-term risks for the nation’s financial stability.

After two weeks of recess, Congress returns Monday facing a still-shuttered Homeland Security department and a massive legislative to-do list.

Planned Parenthood reported in its latest annual report that it performed a record number of abortions even as its other healthcare services sharply declined—fueling renewed calls from pro-life organizations to defund the nation’s largest abortion provider.

The annual U.S. inflation rate climbed sharply in March, fueled largely by soaring energy costs tied to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on April 10.

A resolution to halt U.S. military hostilities in Iran failed to advance in the U.S. House pro forma session Thursday.

The U.S. government added $1.2 trillion to the national debt over the past six months, borrowing $163 billion during March alone, the Congressional Budget Office reports.

Senate Democrats are preparing a renewed effort next week to limit President Donald Trump’s military authority, advancing a war powers resolution that would require congressional approval before any further U.S. action against Iran.

The FBI has arrested a former U.S. Special Operations Command employee for allegedly leaking the downing of the F-15e fighter jet shot down over Iran late last week, the FBI announced Wednesday.

Americans lost more than $20 billion to cryptocurrency and other online scams in 2025, a 26% increase over the year before, according to the latest figures from the FBI.

The Pentagon is preparing to request approximately $4.5 billion in fiscal year 2027 to replenish its stockpile of Tomahawk cruise missile, highlighting growing pressure on U.S. military resources after sustained global operations.

A federal judge in Texas has rejected a proposed agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and several Christian ministries that would have limited enforcement of restrictions on political speech from the pulpit—marking a significant moment in the ongoing debate over religious liberty and free expression.

The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that Iowa may enforce its law restricting LGBT-related instruction in classrooms and limiting sexually explicit materials in school libraries, marking a significant legal victory for parental rights and local control of education.

In a historic milestone for human space exploration, the crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission has surpassed the distance record set during the ill-fated yet heroic Apollo 13 mission more than five decades ago.

A growing number of U.S. states are moving to restrict or outright ban the use of microchip implants in the workplace, as advances in biohacking technology raise serious questions about privacy, personal freedom, and the future of human identity.

President Donald Trump has put forward a bold $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, marking one of the most significant military investment proposals in modern American history and reinforcing his commitment to restoring national strength in an increasingly dangerous world. At a time of escalating global conflict, including ongoing tensions with Iran, the proposal reflects a clear strategic vision: peace is best preserved through undeniable strength.

A moderate earthquake struck parts of the U.S. state of California early Thursday, jolting residents awake across a wide area, including San Francisco, prompting thousands to report strong shaking to authorities but causing no immediate reports of major damage, officials said.

A swarm of unauthorized drones prompted a temporary lockdown at Barksdale Air Force Base earlier this month, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of America’s most sensitive military installations amid rising global tensions.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi will step down as U.S. attorney general, marking a significant leadership transition at the Department of Justice.

The U.S. Treasury says the national debt is roughly $39 trillion, but a nonpartisan accounting group estimates that the true number is $170.3 trillion.