Representative Tim Burchett, a Republican from Tennessee supported by President Donald Trump, blamed oil companies and government policies for high gas prices. He criticized both political parties for being influenced by Big Oil, and questioned why prices rose since the U.S. doesn't buy oil from Iran. This comes amid conflict with Iran and its impact on oil prices and American household budgets.
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Tim Burchett is a Tennessee Republican and has President Trump’s endorsement.
Burchett claims high gas prices are due to greed from oil companies and government support of the industry.
He made these remarks in a video at a gas station during rising gas prices in the U.S.
Gas prices increased by more than $1 per gallon since the conflict with Iran began.
The conflict in Iran disrupted oil shipping routes, impacting global oil supplies.
Burchett criticized both political parties for being influenced by the oil industry.
He noted the U.S. does not import oil from Iran, questioning the direct cause of price increases.
President Trump has promised that gas prices will eventually lower as shipping resumes.
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James Milby, a truck driver from Kentucky, won a $551,151 lottery jackpot after buying a Fast Play ticket during a quick run to purchase an energy drink. He and his wife plan to invest their winnings and pay off bills. The win included a bonus feature, making their total prize nearly $400,000 after taxes.
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James Milby is a truck driver from Glasgow, Kentucky.
He won a $551,151 lottery jackpot with a Fast Play ticket.
He initially went to the store to buy a Red Bull energy drink.
Milby chose Fast Play tickets based on advice from his grandson.
Fast Play games have instant prizes and a rolling jackpot.
The odds of winning the Big Money Doubler! Fast Play jackpot are 1 in 240,000.
Milby and his wife confirmed the win at the store and took a photo for proof.
They plan to invest the money and pay off bills, taking home just under $400,000 after taxes.
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Senate Democrats are pushing for Congress to resume sessions to impeach President Donald Trump after his statements about Iran. Over 60 Democratic lawmakers have voiced their support for his removal due to concerns about his handling of the Iran conflict. However, despite these calls, the Democrats do not have enough votes to impeach and convict Trump in Congress.
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Senate Democrats want to reconvene Congress to impeach President Trump.
Senator Ed Markey and Senator Andy Kim are among those demanding impeachment.
More than 60 Democrats, including several Representatives, support Trump's removal.
President Trump is criticized for his actions related to the Iran conflict.
Representative Sara Jacobs warned military leaders to disregard illegal orders.
Calls for invoking the 25th Amendment have been made by some lawmakers.
Trump's approval rating has dropped to 39 percent amidst the Iran conflict.
A majority of Americans in a recent poll support impeaching Trump.
Democrats lack the necessary votes in both the House and Senate to remove Trump.
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Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick warned that Republicans might have difficulty keeping their majority in the Texas House in the upcoming midterm elections. Democrats have been gaining ground in recent elections, and they need to win 14 more seats to take control. Patrick called for party unity after a primary runoff between two Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate.
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Texas Republicans have held the majority in the state House since 2003.
The GOP currently has an 88-62 majority in the Texas House.
Recently, Democrats have seen success in special elections across the U.S.
In 2018, Texas Democrats flipped 12 seats in the state House.
Dan Patrick called for unity between Republican candidates John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.
The Texas Senate primary runoff will decide who faces Democrat James Talarico.
Texas has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988 and has voted Republican for president since 1980.
The general election will include a governor’s race between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa.
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House Republicans blocked a Democratic attempt to pass a resolution that would limit President Trump's power to engage in military actions against Iran without Congress. The Democrats' measure faces challenges in the Senate and could be vetoed by President Trump.
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House Republicans stopped a Democratic war powers resolution about Iran.
The resolution aimed to prevent President Trump from acting against Iran without Congress.
The measure is mostly symbolic and faces a tough path in the Senate.
President Trump could veto the resolution if it reached him.
Representative Glenn Ivey tried to pass the resolution during a House session.
Representative Chris Smith ignored Ivey's request and ended the session.
Democrats plan to push for a vote when the House is back in session.
Representative Madeleine Dean emphasized Democrats' constitutional duty to act.
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President Donald Trump made a threat to eliminate Iran, which led to many Democrats speaking out about removing him from office. They suggested using impeachment or the 25th Amendment to do so.
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President Trump threatened to destroy Iran, calling it "a whole civilization."
This prompted Democrats to discuss removing him from office more openly.
They mentioned impeachment or the 25th Amendment as possible ways to do this.
The 25th Amendment allows the vice president and Cabinet to decide if a president can continue his duties.
President Trump later agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
The incident increased Democratic calls for strong opposition against President Trump.
Congressional offices received many messages about Iran following Trump's threats.
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The Supreme Court decided not to step in on an Ohio election issue, allowing state officials to keep a candidate off the Republican primary ballot. This decision helps Republicans in a key district by limiting the number of candidates.
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The Supreme Court's decision addressed an election dispute in Ohio.
State officials removed Sam Ronan from the Republican primary ballot.
Ronan wished to run as a Republican despite past political actions.
The case questioned if the removal violated Ronan’s First Amendment rights.
The court's decision upholds lower court rulings.
Ohio's enforcement of party-affiliation rules remains unchanged.
This decision affects the choices available to voters in the Republican primary.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under scrutiny for how quickly it announces food recalls linked to illness outbreaks. A report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) claims that the FDA sometimes takes too long to alert the public about safety risks, leaving consumers unaware of potentially unsafe food.
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The FDA is responsible for announcing recalls when food safety concerns arise.
The PIRG report reviewed 28 outbreaks from 2025, finding over 1,000 related illnesses.
Salmonella was the most common cause, linked to 15 outbreaks and more than 600 illnesses.
Some investigations take years, and many outbreaks do not result in public recalls.
The FDA's recall webpage does not include every recall, relying on press releases and alerts.
Consumer groups want faster notifications and clearer recall information.
Grocery stores are sending automated alerts to customers regarding recalls.
The FDA states it uses multiple communication methods for recalls.
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Rex Heuermann, a man from Long Island, pleaded guilty to murder charges in the Gilgo Beach killings case. He admitted to killing eight women over several years, ending a case that had gone unsolved for more than 30 years.
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Rex Heuermann is from Long Island.
He pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree murder.
He also pleaded guilty to four counts of intentional murder.
These murders involved seven women from 1993 to 2010.
Heuermann admitted to killing an eighth woman.
The case of the Gilgo Beach killings had been unsolved for more than 30 years.
Heuermann worked as an architect.
He did not show any emotion in court.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, a former Georgia representative, voiced concerns about President Donald Trump's mental health, suggesting he should be removed from office. Her comments followed President Trump's statements about Iran, which Greene described as unstable and dangerous.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene is a former representative from Georgia.
Greene expressed concerns about President Trump's mental stability.
She called for his removal from office during an interview with CNN.
Greene criticized Trump's comments about wiping out an entire civilization, referencing Iran.
Her remarks came amid calls from other lawmakers to use the 25th Amendment to remove Trump.
President Trump made the contentious statements on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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Democrats have announced 50 state legislative races they plan to target for the 2026 midterm elections. These races, in eight battleground states, aim to increase Democratic control in state legislatures. The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee is focusing on Republican-held seats to shift political power.
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Democrats are targeting 50 state legislative races for the 2026 midterms.
The races are spread across eight states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Iowa.
The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is leading this effort.
Democrats aim to flip around 300 Republican-held seats out of at least 500 target races.
These races are considered highly competitive and could affect legislative control and governing power.
The DLCC plans the largest-ever target map and budget for this campaign.
The strategy includes support like data analysis, polling, and voter outreach.
Republicans disagree with Democratic optimism, viewing special elections as not indicative of future results.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor openly criticized Justice Brett Kavanaugh's opinion on an immigration case, highlighting concerns about how brief detentions might impact hourly workers financially. The discussion arose from a Supreme Court order that temporarily paused a lower court's decision regarding stopping individuals based on various factors, including race and ethnicity.
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Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized Justice Brett Kavanaugh's views in an immigration case.
The Supreme Court had issued an order temporarily stopping a lower court decision.
The lower court decision involved stopping people based on race, ethnicity, and other factors.
Kavanaugh wrote that detentions are usually brief and legal residents can often quickly go free.
Sotomayor raised concerns about financial impacts on workers detained.
She clarified her dissent was based on legal precedent, not her Latino heritage.
The Supreme Court's current term is expected to conclude in June 2026.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating among Catholic voters has decreased, coinciding with growing tensions between his administration and the Vatican. Recent polls show a shift from a slight approval to disapproval among Catholics. Reports of strained relations between the U.S. and the Vatican, including a criticized Pentagon meeting, contribute to the current situation.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating among Catholic voters has shifted to a net disapproval.
In the latest poll, 48% of Catholics approved of Trump's job performance, while 52% disapproved.
A previous poll showed 52% approval and 48% disapproval among Catholics.
Tensions exist between the Trump administration and the Vatican, partly due to foreign and domestic policy criticisms from Pope Leo XIV.
Reports emerged about a tense meeting between Pentagon officials and the Vatican's ambassador.
Vice President JD Vance has announced plans to review these reported tensions.
Pope Leo XIV criticized President Trump's rhetoric on Iran, calling it "truly unacceptable."
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A group of immigrants and advocacy organizations have filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for allegedly making arrests without warrants or proper legal authority. The lawsuit claims these actions violate constitutional rights and target specific communities. ICE defends its practices, stating that it follows lawful procedures for arrests.
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A federal lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York against ICE.
The lawsuit alleges ICE conducts arrests without judicial warrants or reasonable suspicion.
Plaintiffs report being detained without warning during routine activities.
The lawsuit claims some warrants were issued after the arrests occurred.
The enforcement actions are said to disproportionately target Latino communities in New York.
ICE uses administrative warrants, signed internally, for deportation orders.
An ICE memo suggests using administrative warrants to force entry into homes if necessary.
Critics argue such practices may violate civil liberties and constitutional rights.
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A man named Carlo Tritta has been sentenced to jail for grooming a 14-year-old girl he met on the online gaming platform Roblox. Tritta encouraged the girl to send explicit images and attempted to bypass legal restrictions by visiting her home and intimidating her. The incident highlights issues of child safety on gaming platforms.
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Carlo Tritta, 19, used Roblox to meet and groom a 14-year-old girl.
He was sentenced to 28 months in jail after admitting to several sexual offenses.
Tritta’s actions included making indecent images and sexual communication with the girl.
He ignored bail conditions by visiting the victim’s home twice.
The victim's mother discovered the situation after noticing a message on her daughter's phone.
Roblox is a large online gaming platform with safety measures but acknowledged any incident of harm is concerning.
Tritta sent the victim gifts, takeaways, and a phone, claiming to love her.
He damaged property and tried to stop the victim from supporting the prosecution.
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A report from the CDC reveals that birth rates are decreasing among women under 30 in the U.S., especially among Generation Z. Meanwhile, birth rates are rising for women over 30. Overall, the U.S. fertility rate has reached its lowest point since 2000.
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The CDC report shows that birth rates declined for mothers under 30 between 2024 and 2025.
Birth rates increased for mothers over 30 in the same period.
Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, appears to be having fewer children and waiting longer to start families.
The U.S. fertility rate is the lowest it has been since 2000.
The number of births in the U.S. dropped by 1 percent from 2024 to 2025, to about 3 million births.
Birth rates for mothers aged 20-24 dropped from 55.8 per 1,000 women in 2024 to 52.2 in 2025.
For mothers aged 25-29, the birth rate declined from 89.5 to 85.6 per 1,000 women.
Birth rates among teenagers in America have seen a 72 percent decline since 2007.
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A recent poll shows Representative Thomas Massie leading against Ed Gallrein, who is backed by President Trump, in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. Massie has been at odds with President Trump on several issues despite representing a district that strongly supported Trump. The race is seen as a test of Trump's influence in the midterm elections.
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Thomas Massie leads Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in a new poll for the Kentucky 4th Congressional District primary.
The poll was conducted by Quantus Insights, surveying 438 likely Republican voters with a 4.4% margin of error.
Massie has 46.8% support, Gallrein has 37.7%, and 14% of voters are undecided.
51.4% of respondents view Massie favorably, compared to 39.8% for Gallrein.
Massie is known for his libertarian-leaning views and has clashed with Trump on various policies.
Another poll (Big Data Poll) shows Massie slightly ahead with 52% to Gallrein's 48%.
Gallrein lacks name recognition, with 21.9% of respondents not familiar enough to form an opinion.
President Trump has criticized Massie and supports Gallrein in the primary race.
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The United States is considering a new rule to automatically register young men for military draft eligibility, ending the current system where individuals sign up themselves. This proposal is part of the National Defense Authorization Act and aims to save government money spent on registration reminders. The rule is still under review and has raised concerns about a possible return to a draft system.
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The US has had an all-volunteer military since 1973.
The new proposal would automatically register men for the draft instead of requiring self-registration.
Automatic registration could start as soon as December if approved.
This change aims to save money used for registration reminders.
Failure to register for selective service can result in penalties, including ineligibility for federal aid and jobs.
Most US states already register men when they get driver's licenses.
The change is part of the National Defense Authorization Act, approved in December.
Some people worry this could lead to conscription if international conflicts, like potential issues with Iran, escalate.
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Joe Rogan discussed how President Donald Trump's actions regarding the war in Iran and handling of the Epstein files might be connected. Rogan suggested that starting a conflict with Iran could distract from unresolved issues related to the Epstein files. He mentioned this strategy could be similar to past political moves to manage public focus.
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Joe Rogan talked about possible links between Trump’s Iran war actions and the handling of Epstein files on his podcast.
Rogan and his guest, Arsenio Hall, suggested the Iran conflict might distract from Epstein-related inquiries.
Rogan noted no legal actions were taken over the Epstein files, unlike the threat to prosecute journalists about Iran.
A cited poll indicates many voters believe the Iran war partly serves as a distraction from Epstein-related matters.
The Trump administration faced criticism over Epstein's case handling, with calls for transparency unmet by some.
Rogan compared this situation to a past political event involving President Bill Clinton and Iraq.
The Department of Justice has released Epstein files after missing a congressional deadline, sparking continued criticism.
Rogan has criticized President Trump both for his Iran policy and handling of other controversial issues.
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A study found that some U.S. cities allow retirees to live on Social Security alone, with enough to cover rent for a one-bedroom apartment. However, in many cities, particularly in states like California, Social Security benefits are not enough to cover the high rent costs, consuming most or nearly all of the retirees' income.
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A survey by Apartments.com showed 47% of renters spend more than 40% of their income on rent.
The national average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,740 per month.
FinanceBuzz found that only a few U.S. cities, mainly in the Midwest, have affordable rents for those relying on Social Security alone.
Cities like Toledo, Cleveland, and Wichita are affordable for Social Security recipients.
California cities, including Irvine and San Francisco, have high rents that consume almost all Social Security benefits.
The median rent in California is $2,628, one of the highest in the U.S.
West Virginia has the lowest percentage of Social Security benefits spent on rent at 34.4%.
Rent costs are likely to stay high until more housing is available in the market.
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