Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Boost Oil ProductionHere’s what to know as the President officially determined energy production shortfalls to be a national defense risk.Time2d agoSources (2)Whole story →PlanetSecuritydefense production act invocation
The secret terms of Trump’s Venezuelan oil dealIn late August, President Donald Trump announced what he called the “biggest oil deal in world history.” Since then, the full text of the accord — which grants the U.S. sweeping access to Venezuela’s oil reserves — has been one of the most sought-after secrets in Washington, D.C. ProPublica has reviewed a copy of the 18-page strategic partnership…Raw Story2d agoSources (2)Whole story →PlanetSecurityvenezuelan oil deal
How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices?Ahead of next month's midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging energy prices backBreitbart News Network2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetDonald Trumpus fuel price surge
Map Reveals States That Could Face Worst Heating Bills This WinterMost households using heating oil to warm their homes are in the Northeast, including two states with key Senate races next month.Newsweek2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetheating bill increases
era act to bolster U.S. gasoline productionOct. 23 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday night invoked a Cold War-era federal law allowing the government to invest up to $150 million to boostBreitbart News Network2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetDonald Trumpdefense production act invocation
Adelaide’s next act: Why this South Australia capital is worth a visit - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTThe Australian tourist trail is paved with places full of main-character energy, like cosmopolitan Sydney, the Great Barrier Reef and the red rock of Uluru in the heart of the Outback. Lesser-known Adelaide, the country’s fifth-largest city, has long lurked on the edges of the spotlight. But a recent return visit convinced me it’s time for this…Spokane Spokesman-Review19h agoWhole story →CulturePlanet
Energy companies share ways to save energy and money this seasonThese Georgia Power, Dominion and Duke Energy programs could help you save money on your electric bill.Augusta Chronicle18h agoWhole story →Planet
Voters angry about high prices may get little relief from the next Congress - Sat, 24 Oct 2026 PSTIf voters expect a new Democratic Congress to bring down prices, they will probably be disappointed. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (New York) promises the party’s “affordability agenda” will “drive down the high cost of living in every possible area.” But the main forces driving inflation are the Iran war’s impact on energy prices, fallout from…Spokane Spokesman-Review17h agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomy
Why a blue wave might miss Minnesota's Senate racePolitical headwinds are blowing in Democrats’ favor nationally, with high gas prices and President Trump’s record-low approval rating creating a difficult midterm environment for Republicans. But in Minnesota’s open Senate race to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D), Democrats are facing an unexpectedly competitive race. Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D)…The Hill17h agoWhole story →Planet
The astonishing Trump-Putin mystery just got much darkerTrump waived sanctions against Russia just two days before they were set to go into effect under federal law . Braying that the US had done “a lot” for Ukraine while Ukraine had done nothing for the US — holding NATO’s nemesis at bay with no real help since 2024 is apparently “doing nothing” — Trump’s waiver came right after he announced another gift to…Raw Story17h agoWhole story →BuildPlanet
Trump says Iran is making up strikes on ships to drive up oil pricesPresident Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the midterms by lying about ships hitting mines or being struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.CBS News2d agoWhole story →Securitymiddle east troop reduction
CENTCOM Commander: U.S. Blockade Imposed ‘Devastating Costs’ on Iran — IRGC Unable to Pay TroopsU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper revealed Friday that America's naval blockade and economic pressure campaign have inflicted “devastating costs” on Iran, denying the regime at least $25 billion in oil exports and leaving its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unable to pay its own troops. The post CENTCOM Commander: U.S.…Breitbart News Network8d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityus iran sanctions impact
Iran Oil Blockade 'Would Put Additional Pressure on Iran', But There's an Election Coming UpOn Monday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) said that keeping the blockade of Iranian oil would have kept "choking out | ClipsBreitbart News Network4mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityMichael Baumgartneriran oil blockade debate
Ending Our Iran Blockade Unilaterally Puts 'Global Pressure' on Iran to End Its BlockadeOn Tuesday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) argued that if the U.S. unilaterally ends its Iran blockade, "it puts pressure on | ClipsBreitbart News Network3mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentGreg Landsmanus iran policy debate
Trump spins out over Iran war quagmire: 'They are even making up fake hits'President Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to push up oil prices ahead of the midterm elections by making up attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which he dubiously claimed was busier than before the war. “Iran is doing everything they can to drive up the price of Oil prior to the U.S. Midterm Election,” Trump posted late Thursday morning on…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityiran conflict escalation
Iran Tells US to Prove It Wants Peace by Lifting BlockadeIran said the US must lift its naval blockade and show it’s serious about ending the war diplomatically, as a deadlock over talks and growing threats from both sides fuel fears of a return to outright conflict.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →Security
91 percent in Texas poll say Iran war raising oil and gas pricesMore than 90 percent of Texas voters believe the Iran conflict is raising oil and gas prices, according to a new survey. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 91 percent of respondents said the war against Iran is making oil and gas prices in the U.S. “a lot higher” or “a little higher.” Only 7 percent...The Hill5d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetiran conflict escalation
Baumgartner welcomes renewed U.S. blockade of Iranian oil, calls for longer-term strategy in warWASHINGTON – Rep. Michael Baumgartner has been consistent about his preferred approach to the U.S. war with Iran.Spokane Spokesman-Review3mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityMichael Baumgartnerus iran conflict escalation
