President Donald Trump told reporters he may exclude Exxon Mobil from his coordinated effort to provide security guarantees for American oil companies in Venezuela following their response to his administration’s offer. “I didn’t like Exxon’s response. We have so many that want it. I’d probably be inclined to keep Exxon out. I didn’t like their […]

Former Democratic Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola is running for the U.S. Senate in her home state, launching a comeback bid to return to Washington just over a year after her loss to Rep. Nick Begich (R-AK). Peltola announced her entry into the 2026 midterm election race on Monday morning, telling Alaskans she is running “to […]

The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in two days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, Jan. 14.  The second round of payments will be sent out on Jan. 21 to […]

At a White House ceremony in April 2025, President Donald Trump triumphantly unveiled his “Liberation Day” reciprocal tariffs, a tactic intended to usher in a new era of U.S. prosperity and the resolution of trade imbalances. But nine months later, the president has turned to a more aggressive tactic in bending foreign nations to his will: threatening […]