Scott Bessent’s Bold Prediction About Hormuz Deteriorates Quickly

Scott Bessent's Bold Prediction About Hormuz Deteriorates Quickly

Houthi Attacks Challenge Predictions on Strait of Hormuz Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested earlier this month that the Strait of Hormuz could become irrelevant to the oil trade within two years, as overland pipelines would provide alternatives to the Persian Gulf. However, recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline may be casting doubt on […]

CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin removed from hearing on foreign influence

CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin removed from hearing on foreign influence

CodePink Activists Disrupted House Hearing on Foreign Influence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Medea Benjamin, a co-founder of CodePink, along with two other activists, entered a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing today. They wore eye-catching T-shirts that displayed support for Iran and Cuba, effectively turning their presence into a live critique of the foreign influence the committee […]

Ceremony reveals former House Speaker McCarthy’s official portrait

Ceremony reveals former House Speaker McCarthy's official portrait

Kevin McCarthy’s Official Portrait Unveiled House Speaker Mike Johnson hosted a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on September 15, 2026, to unveil the official portrait of former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy. This event was significant, marking an uncommon moment in the Capitol’s history as it honored McCarthy (R-Calif.) with a portrait following his […]

Ford Recalls 220,000 F-150 Trucks Because Fuel Tanks May Fall Off

Ford Recalls 220,000 F-150 Trucks Because Fuel Tanks May Fall Off

Ford Recalls Nearly 250,000 F-150 Trucks Due to Fuel Tank Issues Ford Motor Company is recalling about 223,472 F-150 pickup trucks from model years 2023 to 2027 because of a problem that could cause the fuel tank to detach. This information comes from federal regulators. According to a report, the fuel tank straps on these […]