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Texas conservatives tout record-breaking school choice signups after long battle with teachers unions

After battling with Democrats and teacher unions, Texas conservatives are celebrating the successful launch of what is likely to become the largest school-choice program in the country....

Scott moves to bypass teachers unions, send federal school funds straight to parents if classrooms close

New GOP legislation would give parents direct payments from Title I funds when schools close for extended periods, allowing families to choose alternative options....

Secret Service agents question driver of suspicious vehicle near White House

The driver of a suspicious vehicle near the White House was detained for questioning on Wednesday morning, the U.S. Secret Service said....

Valerie Jarrett earned $740K as Obama insiders filled top roles during $850M presidential center build

Former Obama White House officials command high salaries at Obama Foundation as executive payroll hits $43.7 million, with CEO Valerie Jarrett earning $740,000....

Trump pick pulls nomination due to lack of Senate support after past comments

Trump nominee Jeremy Carl withdraws from State Department role after facing bipartisan criticism over past controversial race and Israel comments....

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Three cargo ships struck off Iran's coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz

The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt....

Interior Secretary Burgum calls for IEA to release oil reserves to address supply disruption

The Iran war has triggered the biggest oil disruption in history, as tankers are unwilling to transit the Strait of Hormuz because they fear attacks. ...

Here's the inflation breakdown for February 2026 — in one chart

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture....

Dow slides as oil prices move higher again amid Iran conflict: Live updates

Stock futures oscillated around the flatline after a bout of volatile trading over the previous session. ...

Oil ticks higher to $85 as traders await possible historic reserve release

Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday as markets continue to watch developments in the U.S.-Iran war....

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Japan and Germany Say They Will Release Oil

Officials in Tokyo and Berlin said they planned to release oil from their strategic reserves to address disruptions of supplies from the Middle East....

Why Did the UK Police Repeatedly Decline to Investigate Claims About Epstein and Prince Andrew?

The police in London interviewed Virginia Giuffre three times over her allegations about Jeffrey Epstein, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Ghislaine Maxwell, but never began a criminal investigation....

Through Violent Memes on Social Media, Trump Promotes the War on Iran

A series of White House social-media videos turn the carnage in Iran into gleeful entertainment....

Trump Administration to Restart Global Entry Program

The program for people traveling internationally, set to come back online at 5 a.m. Wednesday, had been paused amid the shutdown of the Homeland Security Department....

How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War

In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime....