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Pentagon Chief's Broker Attempted Major Defense Investment Weeks Before Iran Strikes
Washington, Tuesday, 31 March 2026.
Weeks before the U.S. strikes on Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s broker attempted a multimillion-dollar defense investment, failing only because the targeted fund was unavailable on their platform.
Rising Economic Anxiety Drives President Trump's Approval Rating to 43 Percent in March Poll
Washington, Monday, 30 March 2026.
President Trump’s approval rating dropped to 43 percent in March 2026, largely fueled by worsening economic pessimism as 71 percent of voters perceive inflation remaining above 3 percent.
New White House Ballroom Design Reveals Massive Underground Military Complex
Washington, Monday, 30 March 2026.
President Trump revealed the proposed $400 million White House ballroom will conceal a massive, highly fortified underground military complex, driving intense architectural debate ahead of final regulatory votes.
Republican Backlash Grows Over Senator Graham's Push to Seize Iranian Oil Hub
Washington D.C., Monday, 30 March 2026.
Senator Lindsey Graham faces intense Republican backlash for urging the U.S. to seize Iran’s main oil hub, a military escalation threatening to severely disrupt global energy markets.
GOP Infighting Over Homeland Security Funding Signals Looming Legislative Gridlock
Washington, Monday, 30 March 2026.
Representative Nancy Mace’s public condemnation of Senate leader John Thune exposes a deepening Republican divide, threatening to stall key 2026 economic initiatives and disrupt market stability.
Advocacy Groups Plan Nationwide May Day Strike to Protest Federal Policies
Washington, Sunday, 29 March 2026.
Backed by major unions, advocacy group Indivisible announced a nationwide general strike for May 1, 2026. Modeled after massive Minnesota walkouts, this action threatens significant national economic disruption.
US Treasury Clashes With Financial Times Over Federal Reserve Independence Claims
Washington, D.C., Sunday, 29 March 2026.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused the Financial Times of manufacturing an “entirely fake” policy position regarding Federal Reserve oversight, igniting fresh concerns over central bank independence and market stability.
FBI Ordered to Revisit Closed Case on California Governor Candidate Eric Swalwell
Washington, Saturday, 28 March 2026.
Career officials are alarmed after the White House ordered the FBI to reopen a closed, decade-old investigation into Representative Eric Swalwell, who claims he is being politically targeted.