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A Pakistani Man Convicted for a Plot Against U. S. Leaders

March 7, 2026

A man from Pakistan was found guilty last Friday of planning to kill former U. S. President Donald Trump and other political figures in 2022, according to a U. S. justice department statement. The alleged scheme was supposedly ordered by Iran after Washington shot down an Iranian military commander

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U. S. Steps In to Cover Gulf Shipping Losses

March 7, 2026

The United States has announced a plan to insure maritime losses in the Gulf region, offering up to $20 billion in coverage. This move aims to give oil and gas shippers more confidence amid tensions with Iran. The initiative follows a halt in tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, where norma

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Crypto Law Fight: Senator Demands Clean Rules After Big Settlement

March 7, 2026

Senator Warren is stepping up her criticism of the SEC after it dropped a case against Tron founder Justin Sun. She says the agency gave Sun a free pass for investing $90 million in Donald Trump’s crypto ventures. Sun had poured money into the Trump family’s platform, World Liberty Financial, and

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Russia Gains and Loses as Trump’s Actions Shift Global Power

March 6, 2026

The United States has recently intensified its military campaign against Iran, a move that has had mixed results for Russia. On one hand, higher prices for oil and gas have helped Moscow’s economy, while the country also promotes itself as a reliable source of energy for other nations. Additionally,

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Political Bribes and a Pardon: The Sittenfeld Saga

March 6, 2026

P. G. Sittenfeld became the youngest member of Cincinnati City Council in 2012 when he was just 27. Eight years later, the city’s top mayoral hopeful found himself in federal custody after an FBI sting that filmed him accepting $40, 000 from undercover agents posing as developers. The operation clai

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Oregon Legislature Stalls on Climate Bills While Some Rollbacks Pass

March 6, 2026

The short session in Oregon saw most climate‑focused proposals stalled, leaving the state’s clean‑energy plans largely unchanged. A key idea that would have let the state tap a “Climate Superfund” to cover wildfire and heat damage never left committee, missing another chance to hold big polluters ac

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A Spy Plot in the U. S. : How a Pakistani Businessman Tried to Target American Leaders

March 5, 2026

The story begins with a man named Asif Merchant, who lived in Pakistan and ran several businesses. He was approached by an Iranian Revolutionary Guard officer in late 2022, who offered him a dangerous job. The plan was to hire hit men and use the money to try to kill high‑profile U. S. figures, incl

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Trump’s TikTok Deal Faces Legal Challenge Over Alleged Enrichment of Allies

March 5, 2026

The Public Integrity Project, a new anti‑corruption organization, has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi. The suit targets the sale of TikTok’s U. S. operations to a group of investors linked to the Trump administration. The case argues that the d

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Trump Fires Blasts at Two TV Stars Over Iran Strike Debate

March 3, 2026

Donald Trump has publicly criticized two of his most visible supporters, former Fox hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson, after they voiced concerns about his decision to strike Iran. Kelly said she has “serious doubts” about the military action, while Carlson has long argued against U. S. involv

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The President, the Press, and a 14‑Second Pause

March 3, 2026

Jon Stewart, known for his sharp humor on the “Daily Show, ” took aim at President Donald Trump and the media that surrounds him. He criticized Trump for dragging the United States toward a conflict with Iran without explaining why it was necessary to the public. Stewart pointed out that past leader