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Iranian Attack on Saudi Base Injures 15 U.S. Troops as Marine Deployment Expands
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Iranian Attack on Saudi Base Injures 15 U.S. Troops as Marine Deployment Expands

A missile and drone attack by Iran on a Saudi air base injured 15 U.S. troops, while 2,500 Marines arrive in the Middle East amid escalating tensions.

Mar 28, 2026

Treasury Department Demands Retraction of Federal Reserve Oversight Story
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Treasury Department Demands Retraction of Federal Reserve Oversight Story

The US Treasury Department has formally requested the Financial Times retract a report claiming increased oversight of the Federal Reserve.

Mar 28, 2026

Trump Orders Immediate Pay for TSA Officers Amid Ongoing Shutdown
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Trump Orders Immediate Pay for TSA Officers Amid Ongoing Shutdown

President Trump signs executive action to ensure TSA officers receive paychecks despite congressional impasse over DHS funding.

Mar 28, 2026

Weak Demand for U.S. Treasury Bonds Amid Iran War and Rising Inflation
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Weak Demand for U.S. Treasury Bonds Amid Iran War and Rising Inflation

Recent Treasury auctions show declining investor appetite for U.S. debt as the Iran conflict and inflation risks escalate, raising concerns about fiscal stability.

Mar 28, 2026

Iranian Attack on Saudi Base Injures Dozens of US Troops as Forces Deploy to Middle East
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Iranian Attack on Saudi Base Injures Dozens of US Troops as Forces Deploy to Middle East

More than 300 American service members have been wounded in Iranian-linked attacks, with recent strikes on a Saudi air base adding to the toll amid increased US military presence in the region.

Mar 28, 2026

Pressure Mounts to Suspend Federal Gas Tax Amid Iran-Driven Price Surge
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Pressure Mounts to Suspend Federal Gas Tax Amid Iran-Driven Price Surge

Lawmakers propose suspending the federal gas tax as Iran conflict drives prices toward $4 per gallon, while critics warn of impacts on highway funding.

Mar 28, 2026

Build America, Buy America Law Causes Delays in Affordable Housing Projects
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Build America, Buy America Law Causes Delays in Affordable Housing Projects

Federal staffing cuts and stringent manufacturing requirements under Biden's Build America, Buy America law have created bottlenecks in affordable housing construction.

Mar 28, 2026

Houthi Forces Launch Missile Attacks on Israeli Sites Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
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Houthi Forces Launch Missile Attacks on Israeli Sites Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

Houthi forces escalate Iran-Israel tensions with missile strikes on Israeli military sites, raising concerns about broader regional conflict and economic instability.

Mar 28, 2026

Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Workers Amid DHS Shutdown
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Trump Signs Order to Pay TSA Workers Amid DHS Shutdown

President Trump signed an executive order to compensate TSA workers as the Homeland Security shutdown persists, amid congressional gridlock.

Mar 28, 2026

Iran-Backed Houthis Launch Missiles at Israel, Sparking Concerns Over Red Sea Shipping Disruptions
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Iran-Backed Houthis Launch Missiles at Israel, Sparking Concerns Over Red Sea Shipping Disruptions

Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed their first missile attack on Israel, raising fears of potential disruptions to Red Sea shipping and Suez Canal traffic.

Mar 28, 2026

US Deploys Troops to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
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US Deploys Troops to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions

Thousands of US Marines and paratroopers are being deployed to the Middle East as diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions with Iran continue.

Mar 28, 2026

Proposed R&D Tax Threatens University Innovation and Economic Growth
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Proposed R&D Tax Threatens University Innovation and Economic Growth

Conservative think tanks and Department of Commerce proposals to tax university licensing revenues could stifle critical innovation and harm American economic competitiveness.

Mar 28, 2026