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Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent visited Nassau County on Monday evening, where he heard from small-business stakeholders on Long Island who raved about how they are making ends meet in the current economy under President Trump.
If approved, move is latest in series of buildings, warships, institutions, programs and currency named after president
A broker for U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to make a large investment in major defense companies in the lead up to the Iran war, according to the Financial Times. The Pentagon has denied the report.
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Cable signed by secretary of state Marco Rubio endorses Musk’s platform by name and suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit – key US politics stories from Monday 30 March at a glance
La planta desalinizadora Sorek opera el 4 de mayo de 2014, en Rishon LeZion, Israel. (AP Foto/Dan Balilty, archivo)
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US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy said the United States is “badly and embarrassingly losing this war” against Iran, criticising the Trump administration for what he described as a lack of strategy.
MATANZAS, Cuba — Cubans on Monday cautiously welcomed the imminent arrival of a Russian oil shipment, with some warning it would do little to ease an energy crisis after US President Donald Trump granted a reprieve from his oil blockade.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump threatened Monday to destroy Iran's Kharg Island, a crude oil export hub, along with oil wells and power plants unless Tehran quickly accepted a deal to end the US-Israeli war.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco speaks at a news conference in Lake Elsinore, Calif., Feb. 7, 2023, as officials announced that the closure of poppy fields at Walker Canyon until the wildflower bloom subsides. (Watchara Phomicinda/The Orange County Register via AP, File)
Mark Sanford filed paperwork Monday to run for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st District, months after Olivia Nuzzi’s ex-fiancé alleged the former Republican lawmaker had an affair with the journalist.
Gavin Newsom signs order to prioritize public safety and rights as president seeks to prevent ‘cumbersome’ rules
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., departs following votes at the Capitol, Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
The “mess” at US airports now isn’t just about the standoff in Congress, explains Judge Glock at The Free Press: “The bigger problem is the government is simply not good at running air travel.” Fact is, “letting the private sector manage passenger security, air traffic control, and airports” is “the norm in much of …
The Easter long weekend is almost here and millions of Australians are looking forward to some time off across the public holidays.But not all states and territories observe the same Easter long weekend public holidays.Here's how the long weekend will be observed in your part of the country.LIVE UPDATES: Trump thre…
Maybe they should play the Trump card
El presidente Donald Trump desciende del helicóptero Marine One a su llegada al jardín sur de la Casa Blanca, el domingo 29 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/José Luis Magaña)
The US Army is investigating after a helicopter was filmed performing a low-altitude manoeuvre outside the home of musician Kid Rock while he saluted.The singer posted a video of the Apache attack helicopter hovering above his Nashville home while he saluted."This is a level of respect that s— for brains Governor of…
Congressman Joaquin Castro calls for release of boy, Kaleth, and mother from much-criticized detention Dilley facility
As ties with Washington sour, China is reviving a cold war strategy to defend against a US attack
The Sorek desalination plant operates in Rishon LeZion, Israel, May 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty, File)
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive on the South Lawn of the White House, Jan. 23, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Arizona assistant coach Justin Gainey gestures during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Washington State on March 5, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
The White House has suggested that US President Donald Trump will ask Arab countries to cover the cost of the United States’ war against Iran, estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars.
Cable signed by Marco Rubio and seen by Guardian suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit
President Donald Trump waves to the media as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Justice department claims state is violating Title IX – the federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination
WASHINGTON — A powerful House panel took the extraordinary step of subpoenaing a California official, claiming her agency had refused to hand over relevant records during a seven-month investigation into the state’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate, according a letter obtained by The Post.
Spain has shut its airspace to aircraft linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, deepening a rift with Washington over the month-long conflict sweeping the Middle East.
Spain has closed its airspace to aircraft linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran, deepening a rift with Washington over the month-long conflict sweeping the Middle East.
Talks between the United States and Iran “are continuing and going well,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has insisted, while Israel continues its strikes against Iran.
Kazem Jalali, Iran’s ambassador to Russia, has said that as of now Iran “doesn’t need any negotiations,” but remains a “rational player” that is “not looking for war.” Speaking on RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’, he said that Tehran has “never denied peace talks,” but insisted there must be “proper conditions” before any dial…
UConn guard Braylon Mullins (24) scores the winning basket during the second half against Duke in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Colorado State head coach Jay Norvell looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Aug. 30, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)
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We have a saying here at Bloomberg, and it’s one we brought with us to New York City Hall: “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” The federal government is now in danger of proving just how much truth those words hold.
US President Donald Trump described security features including ‘bulletproof glass’ and a ‘drone-proof roof’ at the US$400 million ballroom
United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the US will destroy its energy operations if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened immediately. Source: AAP / Evan Vucci
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the United States has done “nothing punitive” against the Cuban government, saying the current humanitarian situation on the island preceded recent actions by the administration of US President Donald Trump in the Caribbean.
During her opening remarks today, Karoline Leavitt continued to blame Democratic lawmakers for the longest partial government shutdown in history, after both chambers of Congress remain at an impasse on passing a funding bill to reopen a portion of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
New York’s Republican gubernatorial hopeful is preparing to possibly sue the state — accusing Gov. Kathy Hochul and her fellow Democrats of “corruption” and trying to “rig the system” by denying him millions in matching campaign funds.
With a massive US military buildup in the Middle East and prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough looking grim, an American operation against Iran might finally be around the corner. Modern geopolitics, military technology and Iran’s defences make a land invasion highly complex. Military history teaches us that airp…
The recent right-wing campaign - joined by many leftists - in the US to blame Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for dragging Washington into a war on Iran is only the latest campaign to exonerate the US from its imperialist crimes and to absolve Israel of Netanyahu's alleged machinations.
WASHINGTON — They have no shame.
An ex-security staffer for President Joe Biden charged with killing his girlfriend in San Francisco told police it was a horrific accident.
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Hello and welcome to our live rolling blog of the ongoing conflict in Iran, this Tuesday March 31.
Oil prices on course for record monthly rise amid risk of further escalation and mixed messaging from US