War Windfalls: Following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, a barrel of oil passed the $100 mark for the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Here, the price per gallon of gas is shown at a gas station in New York, NY on March 9, 2026.

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Every energy crisis is a windfall for oil refiners—and consumers pay the price.

Trump Epstein allegations: Newly disclosed Epstein files include allegations involving President Donald Trump that have yet to receive sustained press scrutiny. Here, the President and first lady Melania Trump, walk out of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, to travel to the U.S. Capitol where he delivered the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.

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Another War, Another Excuse for Profiteering

It’s Time for the Media to Press Trump on Allegations of Abusing a Minor

Clarence Thomas’s Vacation Scandal Shouldn’t Fade From Memory

Inflation Reality Check: Don’t Blame Wages and Salaries for High Prices

A Political Upside to Making the Children Whole?

Move Over Sean Hannity, Make Room For Kimberley Strassel

Wynn is a Loser

Hard to Blame Oprah for Not Wanting to Run for President

Senator Bob Corker Looks Very, Very Bad

Will Steve Scalise Show James Brady’s Courage?

Can the House Clerk Lead a Midterm Coup?

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