How Much Money did Trump Make from Gutting Consumer Protection Agencies?
While evidence of Trump personally profiting directly from gutting consumer protection agencies remains indirect, the financial sector has reaped...
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American Consumers Will See the Impact of the Iran War at Checkout Within Weeks
Seventeen days into the US-Iran war, the economic shockwaves are already arriving at American cash registers — and the worst is still ahead.
Iran Also Holds the Second Largest Natural Gas Reserves on Earth
Iran holds the second-largest proven natural gas reserves on the planet, trailing only Russia. With approximately 1,200 trillion cubic feet — roughly 34...
Trump Claims the U.S. Did Not Target Iranian Leadership — Israel Takes Credit for Khamenei
President Trump has made contradictory claims about whether the United States directly targeted Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was...
The Ben Gurion Airport Briefly Closed Before Reopening Under Heightened Security
Ben Gurion Airport, Israel's primary international gateway, was shut down on February 28, 2026, following joint U.S.
The Iran War Will Cost American Lives, Trillions of Dollars, and Decades of Attention
Operation Epic Fury, the U.S.-Israeli joint military strike on Iran launched on February 28, 2026, has already cost three American service members their...
Every Deployed Aircraft Carrier Costs Millions of Dollars Per Day to Operate
Every deployed aircraft carrier strike group costs the United States between $6.5 million and $8 million per day to operate, according to estimates from...
The Total Cost of U.S. Military Operations in the Middle East Since 2001 Is Over $8 Trillion
The claim that U.S. military operations in the Middle East since 2001 have cost over $8 trillion is accurate.
The Federal Reserve May Need to Adjust Policy in Response to Iran War Inflation
Yes, the Federal Reserve may be forced to delay further rate cuts — or even consider raising interest rates — as the U.S.
Natural Gas Prices Spike Alongside Oil After Iran Strikes Disrupt Markets
Natural gas prices are spiking dramatically alongside crude oil as Iranian retaliatory strikes disrupt two of the most critical chokepoints in global...