Harvard policy expert: ‘I am certain’ Iran war will cost U.S. taxpayers $1 trillion
Following the 2003 Iraq war, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projected the U.S. had spent $500[……] Read More
U.S. utilities plan $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, for next 5 years amid AI construction boom
U.S. utilities and power generators are hiking their spending plans to record levels at the same tim[……] Read More
With U.S. blockading the Strait of Hormuz, the focus is on who has the ‘guts to go through first’
Early on April 13, the oil tanker Rich Starry—loaded with Iranian crude and headed for China—made a[……] Read More
What the U.S. government is not telling you about Social Security
The clock on Social Security just moved closer to midnight. A new projection puts the trust fund’s e[……] Read More
U.S. Navy begins blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Trump asks Pope to shut up
Oil was at $101 per barrel this morning. S&P 500 futures were down 0.53% this morning before the[……] Read More
Apple is closing down first of its U.S. stores
Apple has not had many public labor fights, but its latest just got a lot harder to ignore. The compa[……]…
A major U.S. gasoline production hub is in such a severe drought that its refineries may be hobbled
In parched southern Texas, a yearslong drought has depleted Corpus Christi’s water reserves so grave[……] Read More
Here’s how a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could work
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. Navy would immediately impose a blockade on th[……] Read More
U.S. Navy ships transit Hormuz ahead of mine-clearing mission
Two US Navy destroyers transited the Strait of Hormuz Saturday, laying the ground for the start of a[……] Read More
JD Vance says talks end without deal after Iran refuses U.S. demand not to develop nuclear weapons
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said negotiations ended early Sunday between the United States and Ir[……] Read More
Iran threatens U.S. warships after they throw down the gauntlet for winner-take-all Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Navy ships sent an unmistakable signal Saturday as they crossed the Strait of Hormuz, challengi[……] Read More
Navy tests Hormuz blockade as expert says U.S. military prepares for round 2 against Iran
Ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran have begun in Pakistan, but a potential military clash bet[……] Read More