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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Trump’s handling of the Iran war, saying the president “had to act” to prevent dire global consequences. The report also highlights rising U.S. gas and diesel prices and the political difficulty the costs pose for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
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The opinion argues that U.S. battery independence requires domestic capability across materials, technology, and manufacturing because China dominates every stage of lithium-ion production. It asks how Washington will help American companies build competitive alternatives after criticizing Ford's Chinese battery partnerships.
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Ukraine used its new FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile and more than 1,000 drones in a major strike on Moscow and Russian oil refineries, according to Ukrainian officials. The article emphasizes the weapon's range and power, reports refinery damage and casualties, and frames the attack as hitting Russia's war financing.
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Iran warned the United States and its allies against any major new attack, saying it had information one was being prepared and threatening sustained retaliation. The report also covers a US State Department security alert, Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, and the broader regional war's impact on shipping and energy markets.
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Diesel prices have surged to a record national average, driven largely by the U.S. war with Iran, creating a political problem for Republicans ahead of the midterms. Trump is downplaying the costs while analysts warn prices may keep rising, and Democrats are using the issue against GOP candidates. Republicans are divided on remedies and face eroding voter confidence on the economy.
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President Trump publicly speculated about 'blowing up' Iran while weighing options that include wiping Iran out, letting it rot economically, or making a deal. The article also notes upcoming meetings with Persian Gulf leaders and Iranian officials at the UN General Assembly, and ties the Iran war to skyrocketing gas prices and Republican midterm vulnerabilities.
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This op-ed questions the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate increase under Kevin Warsh, arguing that moderating core inflation and supply-side factors make the move hard to justify. It warns that higher credit costs could harm small businesses and working families while doing little to address energy-driven inflation.
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A liberal comic’s Instagram post recounting an overheard D.C. bar conversation with three Republican power players spread among Trump advisers and complicated oilman Harry Sargeant’s efforts to repair ties with the administration. The article details Sargeant’s tensions with Marco Rubio, sanctions on his company, and the subsequent Venezuelan oil deal.
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Labour Party chair Bridget Phillipson said Sir Jim Ratcliffe loses the moral high ground by criticising the UK while living as a tax exile in Monaco. The article reports her comments alongside Ratcliffe's stated loss of confidence in the UK over high taxes and immigration, plus a government response on North Sea oil and clean energy.
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The article previews a Supreme Court case over climate litigation in which local governments seek to hold energy companies liable under state tort law. It frames these suits as a costly free-for-all threatening the energy sector and suggests the Supreme Court can stop them.
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Families of 9/11 victims and some senators are moving to block or extract concessions from a Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation agreement negotiated with the Trump administration. They point to Saudi nationals among the hijackers and unresolved claims of Saudi complicity, while Riyadh denies wrongdoing and the White House defends its transparency record.
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Ukraine launched a large drone strike on Moscow's biggest oil refinery during the final day of Russia's parliamentary election, causing fires, at least two deaths, and major airport disruptions. Russian officials said the attack was meant to disrupt voting, while the article notes the election is expected to extend United Russia's dominance and that most anti-war candidates were barred.