Three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz were damaged by what the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations called unspecified “projectiles,” jeopardizing President Donald Trump’s goal of preserving the shipping lane’s safety. The strait was de facto closed the morning hostilities began on Feb. 28, with announcements declaring the waterway’s closure from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders […]

Dorothy McAuliffe, the former first lady of Virginia, launched her run for Congress on Wednesday before voters consider a constitutional amendment on redistricting next month. McAuliffe is running for Virginia’s proposed 7th Congressional District, which will be redrawn if the state’s pro-Democrat congressional map passes in the April 21 referendum. The wife of former Gov. […]

Democratic candidate Bobbi Boudman flipped a New Hampshire legislative seat once held by a longtime Republican after winning Tuesday’s special election. Boudman secured nearly 52% of the vote as of Wednesday morning, compared to just under 48% for Republican contender Dale Fincher. The Democrat’s victory represented a 16-point swing from 2024 when she last ran […]

Inflation held steady at 2.4% for the year ending in February as higher prices continue to plague President Donald Trump. Forecasters had expected inflation to hold steady last month. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the update to the consumer price index on Wednesday. FUTURES MARKETS AND CRYPTO HIGH ON AGENDA OF AGENCY’S NEW LEADER The report […]