The US war with Iran is sending shockwaves through the global economy—and at the center of the crisis lies one of the most critical chokepoints on Earth: the Strait of Hormuz. Every day under normal conditions, 70–80 oil tankers pass through this narrow 21-mile-wide passage between Iran and Oman. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply and a massive porti ... Show More
Mar 4
Trump Contradicts Rubio on Origins of War with Iran, as Conflict Expands Throughout Middle East.
The rapidly expanding war sparked by the joint U.S.–Israeli assault on Iran has evolved into one of the most volatile Middle East conflicts in decades, with mounting American casualties, regional spillover across at least nine countries, and intensifying political backlash in Was ... Show More
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Feb 28
Trump Leads U.S. into War with Iran.
Donald Trump has launched major combat operations against Iran — without Congressional approval, without UN authorization, and without a clear endgame. In coordination with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the U.S. has escalated the conflict into a full-scale regional w ... Show More
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May 2025
Biden diagnosis, Trump-Putin, crypto kidnappings and tax bill
Former U.S. President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. U.S. President Donald Trump is due to discuss a proposed ceasefire with Russia's Vladimir Putin, hours after Russia launched its largest drone attack on U ... Show More
12m 7s
Sep 2025
How Trump Fared in a Major New Poll
<p>In a new poll, The New York Times asked voters what they thought of the first eight months of President Trump’s second term.</p><p>Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst at The Times, explains what the survey found and what it may tell us about where the country is heading nex ... Show More
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