Iranian crude oil tanker, Sevda, sails near Bandare Asaluyah, Iran, on Jan. 27, 2026. Sam/ Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images Oil prices jumped sharply on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled an escalation of military action against Iran, dampening hopes for a near-term diplomatic resolution and raising concerns about prolonged disruptions to global
Washington — The Senate took the first step toward funding the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday after House GOP leaders reversed course and agreed on a plan to reopen most of the department while pursuing additional funding at a later date. Senate Majority Leader John Thune took to the floor Thursday
Washington — The Senate early Thursday took the first step toward funding the bulk of the Department of Homeland Security after House GOP leaders reversed course and agreed on a plan to reopen most of the government while pursuing additional funding at a later date. Senate Majority Leader John Thune took to the Senate floor
29m ago Pakistan says it’s still pursuing direct U.S.-Iran talks in diplomacy bid backed by regional partners Pakistan’s government is still actively pursuing “diplomatic efforts for cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, Persian Gulf, and Iran,” the country’s foreign ministry said Thursday. Ministry spokesman Tahir Andrabi said the country, which has been acting
A home is engulfed in flames during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Calif., on Jan. 8, 2025. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump on March 31 told State Farm and other insurers to “get their act together” after meeting with California politicians and hearing about the difficulties
The training, which recommends books from Ibram X. Kendi and Robin DiAngelo, encourages supervisors to identify ‘subtle’ slights workers experience ‘due to their group identity’ Zohran Mamdani (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images) The New York City Parks Department, facing a $33 million budget cut and chronic understaffing problems, instructs its supervisors to be “antiracist” activists who police “microaggressions”
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the Department of Homeland Security in Washington on Feb. 17, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded a policy Tuesday that required the department secretary to personally approve every contract and grant exceeding $100,000. Secretary Markwayne Mullin issued the reversal across all DHS components,