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May 18 2026POLITICS

Oil Prices Rise as Traders Bet on Trump‑Triggered Tensions

A surge in speculation has pushed crude oil to new highs. Traders now see a 63 % chance that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) will exceed $110 per barrel this month, up from 59 % the day before. The probability of a $115 barrier has also climbed, from 33 % to 42 %, while the chance of hitting $12

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May 18 2026SPORTS

White House UFC Show: Who Holds the Tickets?

The biggest fight event of the year is happening on the White House lawn, and it’s not a typical stadium show. The venue has limited space, so the question of how many tickets each person gets is a hot topic. The UFC boss answered that no tickets will be sold to the public; instead, they’re being

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Politics This Week: Phones Tossed, Trades Flooded And Jabs At Iran Claims

A busy week in politics kicked off with a security step that raised eyebrows. After President Trump’s meeting with China’s leader, staff on Air Force One were told to trash phones and pins given out during the trip. The reason? Keeping sensitive tech away from a country known for cyber spying. It’s

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May 18 2026BUSINESS

Greece turns energy deals into a new kind of power play

Greece is making a bold move under U. S. influence. It’s not just about drilling for gas—it’s about rewiring Europe’s energy map. The country is teaming up with American firms like Chevron and ExxonMobil to explore deep-sea gas reserves near its islands. After decades of hesitation, Greece is finall

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Iran and the U. S. locked in high-stakes standoff over oil and nuclear talks

The latest warning from Washington came in a weekend social media post that lacked specifics but carried sharp teeth. "Speed matters for Iran, " it read. "Fast action needed—or nothing will remain. " The message came as negotiators from both sides attempt to turn a fragile April truce into lasting p

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Ballroom Funding Hits a Senate Snag

A recent Senate roadblock threatens to derail Republican efforts to funnel $1 billion into the White House ballroom project, raising questions about how public money gets spent on presidential whims. A top Senate official ruled that the funding proposal stretches beyond the usual budget rules, forci

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May 17 2026POLITICS

A New Face for Pennsylvania’s 7th: Who Will Represent the Working Class?

Bob Brooks, a longtime firefighter and union boss, stepped up in the local primary with a short speech that cut straight to the point. He said he’s “been working since I was ten” and that the system is unfair to people like him. His solution? Get folks from ordinary backgrounds into Washington so th

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Trump’s War Talk and the Cost of Luxury

President Trump has long claimed that his wealth and business experience give him a special ability to help ordinary Americans. Recently, however, he has said that the economic pain people feel from his war with Iran will not change his approach. In a brief interview, he answered that the figh

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Lamar Alexander Urges GOP to Push Back Against Trump

Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum

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May 17 2026POLITICS

White House Security Funding Stuck in Senate

The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres

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