Democrats will "pay a price" in the midterms for the partial government shutdown, Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., said on Friday, warning that the standoff is putting U.S. safety at risk while exposing deep divisions within the Democratic Party. Speaking on "Wake Up America Early," Carter blasted Democrats for what he described as prioritizing political agendas over national security, … Continue reading Dems to Pay a Huge Price for Govt Shutdown – Carter

An advisory commission appointed by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move criticized by Democrat opponents. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts declined to comment when asked by AFP after several media outlets showed the proposed design in reporting on the approval. … Continue reading Dems Angry as Trump Gets Approval to Issue Own Gold Coin

President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed a report his administration is considering whether to deploy thousands of U.S. troops to reinforce operations in the Middle East. Reuters, citing a U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter, reported earlier Thursday that the U.S. military is preparing next steps in its campaign against Iran, which … Continue reading US Troops: Trump Denies Reuters Report About Middle East Deployment Plan

A Kuwaiti oil refinery came under attack early Friday from Iranian drones and sirens sounded in Israel warning of incoming fire, while explosions boomed over Tehran as Israel hit Iran as the country marked the Persian New Year. As the war that has rocked the global economy neared the end of its third week, Iran … Continue reading Iran Hits Kuwait Oil Refinery, Israel Inflicts Heavy Casualties on Tehran

Global energy markets are bracing for a potentially historic price surge as Saudi officials warn that crude oil could spike to $180 per barrel — or higher — if ongoing supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict are not resolved by late April. At $180 a barrel, Americans would have to pay more than $7 … Continue reading Iran War Latest: Saudis Warn Oil Price Rising to $180, Gas to $7 at Pump

The Iran war persisted Friday in drawing Arab neighbors directly into the conflict, with heavy explosions shaking Dubai early in the morning as air defenses intercepted incoming fire over the city as people observed Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy Muslim fasting month of Ramadan. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry reported a fire erupted Friday morning … Continue reading Global Stocks Sink Deeper as Iran Retaliates to Israeli-US attacks

President Donald Trump reportedly is weighing a strategy to counter Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, including the possible seizure or blockade of Kharg Island, a key hub for Iran's oil exports. The move, detailed by Axios, underscores the administration's effort to restore stability to global energy markets after Tehran's actions sent oil prices … Continue reading Trump 101: Will Kharg Island Seizure Reopen Strait of Hormuz?

United Arab Emirates security authorities have dismantled a "terrorist network" allegedly funded and operated by Lebanon's Hezbollah and its backer Iran, arresting its members, the state news agency said on Friday. It said the network, which had been operating under a fictitious commercial cover, was involved in "money laundering, financing terrorism and threatening national security," … Continue reading UAE Destroys Iran, Hezbollah-Funded Network

A popular frozen product sold at Aldi has been recalled in two states due to possible contamination with rodent hair, the Food and Drug Administration announced Monday. The Simply Nature Spinach Bites were initially pulled from shelves in January. On March 16, the FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning the risk of serious … Continue reading Aldi Recall: FDA Says Frozen Products May Be Contaminated with Rodent Hair