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Oil prices dip amid optimism over potential US-Iran deal

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 12:22 pm

Oil prices decreased early Monday amid negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the Middle East conflict. West Texas Intermediate crude futures, the benchmark for North American markets, dipped by more than 6.1 percent to $90.68 as of early Monday. Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, dropped...

Let's restore meritocracy to the office of the surgeon general

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 12:00 pm

It has become increasingly common to appoint leaders from outside the career ranks of the Public Health Service.

The republic has survived 250 years — now we will decide whether it continues 

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 12:00 pm

As we approach the 250th birthday of the American experiment, we are confronted with the greatest threat to its survival since the Civil War.  

Trump blasts ‘weak and ineffective’ critics of potential Iran deal

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 11:59 am

President Trump on Monday slammed critics of the reported deal the U.S. is negotiating with the Iranian government to bring an end to the nearly three-month conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “I laugh at all of the Dumocrats, RINOS, and Fools who know nothing about the potential deal I am making with Iran,...

Sad: US journalists need remedial civics lessons

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 11:00 am

It would be nice if political journalists read more. It would be nicer still if we didn't constantly have to wonder whether they understand the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution — or even know the difference between the two. Consider the case of MS Now host Katy Tur, who last week seemed not to...

Black lawmakers tank SCORE Act with calls for boycotts

By: The Hill

Published on: May 25, 2026, 10:00 am

The SCORE Act, a controversial piece of legislation that aimed to curb the big business of college sports, has been torpedoed by a coalition of Black lawmakers who argued it would harm minority athletes and benefit only top-level universities, coaches and programs. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), some of whom had previously voiced support for the proposal, in an unexpected reversal last week announced none...

House and Senate Republicans are at odds over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 10:00 am

House and Senate Republicans were fuming as they left Washington last week for a long holiday break. The source of the torment, however, was notably different on each side of the Capitol, and the distinctions forecast a clash between the chambers when Congress returns next month.  While many Senate Republicans were furious with the Trump...

Trump's former COVID adviser: US equipped to handle response to Ebola outbreak

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 2:50 am

A former adviser to President Trump during the COVID-19 pandemic said Sunday that the U.S. is equipped to handle an Ebola outbreak. “The U.S. right now does not have a confirmed head of the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)], it does not have a confirmed head of the [Food and Drug Administration (FDA)],...

Secret Service director: Thoughts with bystander shot after gunfire exchanged near White House

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Published on: May 25, 2026, 1:19 am

Secret Service Director Sean Curran said Sunday that his thoughts were with the bystander shot amid an exchange of gunfire between officers and a gunman near the White House on Saturday. "I want to recognize the quick and decisive response demonstrated by our Secret Service police officers last night in confronting an armed gunman. Their...

Trump pitches Paxton to Texas voters: 'He will never let you down'

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Published on: May 24, 2026, 11:05 pm

President Trump again promoted Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in a Sunday social media post, saying Paxton “WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!!!” “TEXAS, REMEMBER! Ken Paxton was a GREAT Attorney General, probably the best in the Country. He was also very loyal to your favorite President, ME, as the Dumocrats played...

WHO chief says hantavirus 'situation is stable for now'

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Published on: May 24, 2026, 10:17 pm

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday said the hantavirus "situation is stable for now." Tedros provided an update stating that WHO has reported 12 cases of hantavirus and three deaths, with no other confirmed deaths since May 2. The outbreak is believed to have originated from South America after infected travelers...

Despite high gas prices, drivers aren't expected to hit the brakes on Memorial Day travel

By: The Hill

Published on: May 24, 2026, 10:00 pm

U.S. drivers are facing high gas prices over Memorial Day weekend but are not expected to hit the brakes en masse on their holiday travel plans. The national average gasoline price was about $4.55 per gallon as of Friday, driven up by the war with Iran. That’s more than $1.50 per gallon higher since the conflict began...

Lemon urges reporters covering Trump: ‘Have some dignity and a backbone’

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Published on: May 24, 2026, 9:50 pm

Independent journalist Don Lemon on Thursday called on news reporters covering President Trump to "have some dignity and a backbone," using former late-night host Stephen Colbert as an example. Lemon, on his podcast "The Don Lemon Show," said that "all of the late-night shows are going dark" to praise Colbert ahead of the final episode...

Rubio calls GOP criticisms of Iran-Trump emerging deal 'absurd'

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Published on: May 24, 2026, 9:35 pm

Secretary of State Marco Rubio shot back at Republican criticism of a possible deal with Iran as “absurd,” adding that “our preference is to address this through a diplomatic means.” “The idea that somehow this president — given everything he’s already proven he’s willing to do — is going to somehow agree to a deal...

Ebola response hobbled by US withdrawal from global health

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Published on: May 24, 2026, 9:00 pm

The Ebola outbreak spreading throughout Central Africa is the first major outbreak since the Trump administration demolished its global health programs and largely withdrew from the world stage last year.  Experts say the absence is palpable. While the U.S. is sending resources and teams of experts overseas, public health and infectious disease experts say President...