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Trump 'seriously considering' plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA

May 11, 2026

Trump 'seriously considering' plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA

President Trump eyes oil-rich Venezuela as a potential 51st state, citing the country's estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves as key motivation.

National average gas prices soar amid Iran war

May 10, 2026

National average gas prices soar amid Iran war

Former Trump advisor Steve Moore analyzes the strong April 2026 jobs report and rising national gas prices on 'Fox Report.'

Energy Secretary Wright says Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax amid price surge

May 10, 2026

Energy Secretary Wright says Trump administration open to suspending federal gas tax amid price surge

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Trump administration is open to suspending the federal gas tax as fuel prices rise amid the Iran conflict.

Regulators allow Obama-era solar plant to kill thousands of birds annually, investigation finds

May 9, 2026

Regulators allow Obama-era solar plant to kill thousands of birds annually, investigation finds

Regulators allow California's Ivanpah solar plant to operate despite killing thousands of birds yearly, with no fines issued in over a decade.

Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say

May 8, 2026

Trump blockade squeezing Iran so hard regime may be dumping oil into Gulf, experts say

Experts say Trump's blockade is squeezing Iran so hard the regime may be dumping excess crude into the Persian Gulf as storage capacity runs out.

Emergency crews responding to massive explosion at New Orleans-area oil refinery: sheriff

May 8, 2026

Emergency crews responding to massive explosion at New Orleans-area oil refinery: sheriff

A large explosion at Chalmette Refining near New Orleans prompted an emergency response. It is unclear if there were any injuries or fatalities reported.

US removes all enriched uranium from Venezuela reactor, ships materials to SC in major nuclear security op

May 8, 2026

US removes all enriched uranium from Venezuela reactor, ships materials to SC in major nuclear security op

The NNSA says it removed 30 pounds of uranium from Venezuela's RV-1 reactor in weeks, transferring the material to the U.S. for reuse in May.

California gas tax price comes out to $0.38 higher than the average state

May 5, 2026

California gas tax price comes out to $0.38 higher than the average state

A ‘Fox News @ Night’ panel predicts how gas prices could see relief with a resolution to the Iran war.

US-backed pipeline proposal targets global reliance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats

May 5, 2026

US-backed pipeline proposal targets global reliance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is pushing Gulf states and the U.S. to develop alternative energy routes, reducing dependence on one vulnerable choke point.

Climate seminars for judges face funding trail probe amid fears of outside influence on courts

May 5, 2026

Climate seminars for judges face funding trail probe amid fears of outside influence on courts

The FOIA requests could open up a new path for investigators to learn more about the Federal Judicial Center's role in the climate seminars.