Secretary of State Marco Rubio is warning hostile state actors, Iran in particular, that the United States will no longer engage in “hostage diplomacy.” Rubio made the remarks ahead of a flag-raising ceremony at the State Department to mark U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day. The top diplomat asked for a moment of reflection, noting […]

President Donald Trump said on Monday he spoke with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who has agreed to grant the Iranian national women’s soccer team. Trump said five players have been granted asylum, and the other members are in the process of gaining such protection. He added that some members denied refuge because they are […]

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced a plan Monday to eliminate federal income taxes on the first $75,000 of income for most households, a change aimed at boosting working- and middle-class pay while shifting more of the tax burden to wealthy individuals and large corporations. The plan from the New Jersey Democrat, who is widely seen […]

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) urged calm on Monday after the price of crude oil surged due to fallout from the Iran war.  On Monday, crude oil prices climbed to $119.50 a barrel before falling back. They leveled off to hover around $100 per barrel by late Monday morning. Oil prices had not surged […]