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US economic chokehold on Iran reaches peak leverage as collapse risks emerge

April 24, 2026

US economic chokehold on Iran reaches peak leverage as collapse risks emerge

U.S. economic pressure on Iran has reached historic levels, but inconsistent enforcement limits full impact of sanctions, a former Treasury expert says.

Harris blames Trump for rising gas prices — after once saying they're the 'price to pay for democracy'

April 17, 2026

Harris blames Trump for rising gas prices — after once saying they're the 'price to pay for democracy'

Kamala Harris blasts Trump over surging gas prices tied to the Iran war, but her 2022 remarks on fuel costs and democracy highlight a stark contrast.

Mamdani's government-run grocery stores will fail 'like every socialist experiment': economist

April 14, 2026

Mamdani's government-run grocery stores will fail 'like every socialist experiment': economist

NYC Mayor Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, plans five government-run grocery stores by 2030. An economist who grew up in Venezuela says they will fail.

DoorDash data offers snapshot of economy voters are feeling ahead of midterms

April 10, 2026

DoorDash data offers snapshot of economy voters are feeling ahead of midterms

A new DoorDash report reveals families are spending more strategically as prices stabilize, with affordability varying significantly across U.S. cities.

Poll position: Where Trump stands among Americans as he faces the nation in primetime

April 1, 2026

Poll position: Where Trump stands among Americans as he faces the nation in primetime

President Donald Trump's approval ratings have edged down in recent weeks, sinking further underwater as he faces the nation on Wednesday night to update Americans on the Iran war.

Democrats pounce on $4 a gallon gas, blame Trump’s Iran war for ‘broken promise’

March 31, 2026

Democrats pounce on $4 a gallon gas, blame Trump’s Iran war for ‘broken promise’

Gas prices topping $4 per gallon, driven by the Iran war, are another broken promise by Trump, Rep. Suzan DelBene claims, as Democrats target GOP on costs.

Chicago residents unionize to fight possible displacement, rent hikes over Obama Presidential Center

March 22, 2026

Chicago residents unionize to fight possible displacement, rent hikes over Obama Presidential Center

Woodlawn tenants at Chaney Braggs Apartments have formed a union to fight displacement they say is driven by the Obama Presidential Center's arrival.

One little-known meeting helps decide what Americans can afford — and what they can’t

March 18, 2026

One little-known meeting helps decide what Americans can afford — and what they can’t

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, leaving borrowing costs high for Americans buying homes, cars and other big-ticket items as inflation risks remain.

STEVE MOORE: Five energy truths the media ignore as America’s oil boom blunts the Iran war’s impact

March 12, 2026

STEVE MOORE: Five energy truths the media ignore as America’s oil boom blunts the Iran war’s impact

United States achieves energy independence with highest oil production ever recorded, reducing Middle East reliance as conflicts disrupt global supply chains.

Mayors for a Guaranteed Income push to solve affordability crisis with no-strings attached cash assistance

March 6, 2026

Mayors for a Guaranteed Income push to solve affordability crisis with no-strings attached cash assistance

Michael D. Tubbs, president of Mayors for a Guaranteed Income, reported more than 60 bills implementing cash-based policies have been proposed in 15 states.