Trump’s weaponization fund and ballroom bonanza trigger Republican jeers—and leave Democrats hopeful.
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Memorial Day weekend costs: Food, travel prices rise this summer
Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. consumers will shell out…
Live – Iran downplays deal hopes as Pakistan pushes talks and US weighs strikes
Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Iran had stopped its enemies behind the country’s borders and secured its…
Updated trends in the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
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‘I feel stuck’: Due to rising gas prices, some Americans stay home on Memorial Day
Despite a spike in gas prices across the country, more than 45 million Americans are projected to travel…
U.S. prepares for new military strikes against Iran
Washington — The Trump administration was preparing Friday for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, according…
Trump’s Approval Rating Down In 4 Of 5 Polls This Week
May 20In the only poll to show an improvement in Trump’s standings this week, the president’s approval rating…
Europe energy prices to remain high through 2027 at least, officials say
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — European Union officials said Friday that Europeans can expect oil and gas prices to…
Oil prices rise as investors doubt US-Iran peace talks breakthrough
HOUSTON, May 22 (Reuters) – Oil prices gained on Friday as investors doubted the prospect of a breakthrough…
Photos of the week | May 15-21, 2026 – Roll Call
Posted May 22, 2026 at 10:27am Appearances on the Hill by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, California Gov.…
Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE Stocks rose broadly Friday as Treasury…
Live Updates: Rubio says “slight progress” in Iran peace talks, but rejects Strait of Hormuz “tolling system”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that it “would be lamentable” if a United Nations Security Council…