Trump Announces First New US Oil Refinery in 50 Years Planned for Texas

President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Miami, Fla., on March 9, 2026. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a new oil refinery in Brownsville, Texas, will be the first major new U.S. refinery of its type in approximately five decades. Trump made the

Comer: Trump’s first DOJ asked officials to end earlier probe of Epstein ranch in 2019

Rep. James Comer (R-N.M.) on Tuesday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) asked New Mexico investigators to end a previous probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch in the state during President Trump’s first term.  “I do know this: the federal government asked New Mexico to stop their investigation, I believe back in 2019,…

Epstein’s longtime accountant testifying before House committee today

An accountant who worked closely with Jeffrey Epstein for more than a decade and became an executor of Epstein’s estate after his death is facing questions Wednesday at a closed-door deposition before the House Oversight Committee. Richard Kahn was one of Epstein‘s closest associates in his final years, managing his finances, investments and other minutiae, such

Court Sides With Washington State House in Press Access Dispute

Political podcast host Brandi Kruse, foreground, speaks during a rally in Olympia, Wash., to urge Democratic lawmakers to hold hearings to consider GOP initiatives Jan. 31, 2024. Ken Lambert/The Seattle Times via AP A federal judge has rejected a temporary restraining order requested by three conservative journalists who said the Washington State House of Representatives