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Iran Says the Strait Stays Closed Until America “Changes Its Behaviour”

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States “corrects its behavior,” escalating pressure on a global shipping route that carries a significant share of the world’s oil trade. The announcement adds to uncertainty for energy markets, shippers and U.S. consumers watching fuel prices.

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Rep. Max Miller’s Ex-Wife Accuses him of Holding a Gun to Her Head

Ohio Rep. Max Miller is under growing political and legal scrutiny after his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, described an incident in which she said he held a gun to her while she was changing their baby. Miller has denied the accusation and said the broader abuse allegations are false.

Iran Says the Strait Stays Closed Until America “Changes Its Behaviour”

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States “corrects its behavior,” escalating pressure on a global shipping route that carries a significant share of the world’s oil trade. The announcement adds to uncertainty for energy markets, shippers and U.S. consumers watching fuel prices.

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Trump Cuts Federal Funding for Gender Treatment in Minors after Colorado Court Order

The Trump administration said Medicaid and CHIP will stop covering some gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors, months after Colorado’s highest court ordered Children’s Hospital Colorado to resume care. The policy adds new pressure in a legal fight over federal funding, hospital compliance and access to treatment in Colorado.

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The State Department said it has revoked more than 175,000 visas since President Donald Trump returned to office on January 20, 2025. Officials said most revocations were tied to law enforcement encounters, while civil liberties groups and immigration lawyers say the government has not publicly detailed how many cases involved convictions.

US Sends $15.5 Million to Colombia After Deadly Earthquake, Helps Stranded American Tourists

The U.S. State Department said it will send $15.5 million in emergency aid to Colombia after a deadly earthquake and is assisting Americans caught in the disaster zone. The support comes as rescue crews continue searching damaged cities and travelers face disrupted departures.

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Rep. Max Miller’s Ex-Wife Accuses him of Holding a Gun to Her Head

Ohio Rep. Max Miller is under growing political and legal scrutiny after his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, described an incident in which she said he held a gun to her while she was changing their baby. Miller has denied the accusation and said the broader abuse allegations are false.

Iran Says the Strait Stays Closed Until America “Changes Its Behaviour”

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States “corrects its behavior,” escalating pressure on a global shipping route that carries a significant share of the world’s oil trade. The announcement adds to uncertainty for energy markets, shippers and U.S. consumers watching fuel prices.

Trump Threatens Federal Action over Mamdani’s Wealth Tax After Billionaire Exit Threat

President Donald Trump has renewed threats to curb federal support for New York as Mayor Zohran Mamdani advances tax proposals aimed at high earners and luxury second homes. The dispute intensified after billionaire Ken Griffin signaled he could steer more investment to Miami instead of expanding in New York.

Trump Cuts Federal Funding for Gender Treatment in Minors after Colorado Court Order

The Trump administration said Medicaid and CHIP will stop covering some gender-affirming treatments for transgender minors, months after Colorado’s highest court ordered Children’s Hospital Colorado to resume care. The policy adds new pressure in a legal fight over federal funding, hospital compliance and access to treatment in Colorado.

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ICE is moving to buy thousands of electric shock gloves for officers and agents by March, according to a Department of Homeland Security notice. The plan comes after a human rights report documented 412 verified incidents of crowd-control weapon misuse around anti-ICE protests in a one-year span.

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The U.S. State Department said it will send $15.5 million in emergency aid to Colombia after a deadly earthquake and is assisting Americans caught in the disaster zone. The support comes as rescue crews continue searching damaged cities and travelers face disrupted departures.

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Ohio Rep. Max Miller is under growing political and legal scrutiny after his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, described an incident in which she said he held a gun to her while she was changing their baby. Miller has denied the accusation and said the broader abuse allegations are false.

Iran Says the Strait Stays Closed Until America “Changes Its Behaviour”

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States “corrects its behavior,” escalating pressure on a global shipping route that carries a significant share of the world’s oil trade. The announcement adds to uncertainty for energy markets, shippers and U.S. consumers watching fuel prices.

Trump Threatens Federal Action over Mamdani’s Wealth Tax After Billionaire Exit Threat

President Donald Trump has renewed threats to curb federal support for New York as Mayor Zohran Mamdani advances tax proposals aimed at high earners and luxury second homes. The dispute intensified after billionaire Ken Griffin signaled he could steer more investment to Miami instead of expanding in New York.