The consequences for oil prices and Americans’ wallets could be swift and severe. That’s sent oil prices up sharply. But America’s escalating conflict with Iran threatens to send oil prices significantly higher, potentially reversing the yearlong slide in gas prices that Trump has boasted about for months. Oil at $80 a barrel could send gas prices, on average, back above $3 a gallon. “Where affordability is a big issue, if gasoline prices come into the mix, the goal will have to be to keep oil prices lower to keep gasoline prices lower.”Trump has long touted – and exaggerated – the effects of lower gas prices.

We looked at Election Day voting requirements, and how the states voted in the 2024 contest at the ballot box. Finally these students looked Donald Trump’s share of the vote in the 2024 Election, as reported by CNN. As the Brennan Center reports “All available evidence, including from the Trump administration itself, indicates that only American citizens vote and the exceptions are vanishingly rare. They would place a massive unfunded burden on state and local election officials. Blocking non-citizens from voting is fine, but stopping legitimate U.S. citizens from voting goes against what America stands for.

Dan breaks down several key rule changes converging in 2026, including updates under the SECURE Act 2.0, Social Security, and other federal benefits. He wraps up with important timing considerations and practical steps to help federal employees stay ahead. Katelyn walks through a practical to-do list for the start of the 2026 leave year. She covers TSP updates, FEHB, FEDVIP, dental and vision coverage, and key timing rules for HCFSA and LEXHCFSA accounts. She also emphasizes reviewing your 2025 W-2, evaluating federal and state tax withholding, understanding the 2025 IRA contribution window, reassessing life insurance coverage, reviewing beneficiary designations, and planning for TSP required minimum distributions (RMDs).

AdvertisementAt the time, the government argued that the rule gave Trump the right to impose tariffs on the basis of a national emergency, or in order to address major foreign policy concerns. “The Government and the principal dissent attempt to avoid the application of the major questions doctrine on several grounds. “The Government and the principal dissent attempt to avoid application of the major questions doctrine on several grounds. Later on Friday, Trump said explicitly that he intends to find other routes by which to impose tariffs. “The Supreme Court did not overrule tariffs; they merely overruled a particular use of IEEPA tariffs,” the president said at a press conference.

The abduction of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Ariz., home is the latest in a series of high-profile disappearances that have gripped the nation. Here is a look at other disappearances that have captured America’s attention. Nancy GuthrieNancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of “NBC Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing Feb. 1 after relatives arrived at her Catalina Foothills home in Tucson and discovered she was gone. Phillip Garrido was sentenced to 431 years to life in prison; his wife received 36 years to life. Smart, now an advocate for child safety and a Netflix documentary subject, has said her faith sustained her through captivity.

Illustration: HuffPost; Photo: Getty ImagesWhen federal immigration officers swarmed Los Angeles in June to carry out mass deportations, Magda’s income dried up almost overnight. AdvertisementLos Angeles County, with a population that is nearly half Latino, is a key part of the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda. The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors has previously passed temporary restrictions on evictions for people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 2025 wildfires. (Some parts of LA County, including the city of Los Angeles, have an eviction debt threshold of one month Fair Market Rent.) AdvertisementCommunity members at a February 3 Los Angeles Board of Supervisors meeting, holding signs in support of eviction protections.

If the court rules in the state’s favor, Texas is entitled to recover up to $10,000 for each violation of the DTPA. “Anzu Robotics products are nothing more than a 21st century Trojan Horse linked to the [Chinese Communist Party],” Paxton said in a statement. The suit does not represent the first time that Anzu Robotics has come under fire for allegedly being a stand-in company for DJI. The Texas lawsuit alleges that “Anzu initially failed to disclose its relationship with DJI at all, even in regulatory filings with the Federal Communications Commission. In a Cyber Security Statement on its website, Anzu attempts to put to rest any concerns over possible data transfers.

As America’s energy demands grow exponentially, the country won’t be able to keep up without more nuclear power. It’s also flirting with relaxing radiation standards and eliminating some over-the-top security requirements at nuclear plants. That has forced operators to incorporate concrete shields into their reactor designs, which raise costs and limit how long employees can work at a given time. The science underpinning the radiation rule is mushy, at best. Meanwhile, coal plants are subject to no standards on radiation, even though they release far greater levels of radioactive material to the public than nuclear plants.

The poll nonetheless shows Americans are increasingly uncomfortable with how that campaign is being carried out. Just over three-quarters of Americans overall, including a majority of Republicans, say federal officers should be required to obtain a warrant signed by a judge to force their way into a private residence. The poll also underscores the extent to which large numbers of Americans are living in fear of the deportation dragnet. He was among those who participated in the poll and said he opposed the expanded ICE detentions and the tactics used by ICE officers. Homan has since said most of the 3,000 federal immigration officers are being withdrawn from the city.

With a focus on voter-centered improvements, the R Street Institute promotes changes that strengthen election participation while maintaining confidence in democratic processes. SB 176 would expand the use of ranked-choice voting beyond county boards of supervisors and city councils, and would repeal Virginia’s sunset provision for the state law authorizing ranked-choice voting. While some people worry that implementing a new system will confuse voters, the R Street Institute’s research suggests that voters can navigate ranked-choice voting without difficulty. For these reasons, I urge you to support SB 176. [2] Matthew Germer, “Restoring Losers’ Consent: A Necessary Step To Stabilizing Our Democracy,” R Street Policy Study No.

Britain’s former Prince Andrew arrestedAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Britain’s Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said Thursday. The arrest follows a prior review by authorities into allegations that a woman was trafficked to the UK by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter involving Mountbatten-Windsor, as well as claims he may have shared sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK’s trade envoy. CNN’s Salma Abdelaziz reports.

Ideally, you should be taking a cold one,” Dr. Shokeen told us. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementSince most of us can’t bear the thought of an icy shower, Dr. Shokeen recommends that we use warm water — not hot — and keep it short. “If you can tolerate it, [during] the last 30 seconds, make it cold.”Following this chilly “30-second hack” can give us some of the benefits of cold water exposure without forcing us to suffer through an entirely frigid shower. For more from Dr. Shokeen, visit the websites for her dermatology practice and her skin care line. Style: If Your Hair Is Shedding More Than Ever Right Now, This Could Be WhyNeed some help with something you’ve been doing wrong?

›Despite missing all tournaments last year due to back surgery, golf legend Tiger Woods has not ruled out a return to the Masters in April. The 50-year-old is also considering a potential role as U.S. Ryder Cup captain in 2027, though he declined the position two years ago citing a lack of time. His possible captaincy of the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2027 would also be noteworthy, as he has been a key figure in the sport for decades. The players Tiger Woods A legendary professional golfer who has won 15 major championships, including 5 Masters titles. He is currently recovering from back surgery and weighing a potential return to the Masters and a future Ryder Cup captaincy role.

Well, it turns out that this habit actually... doesn’t help with the anger you’re feeling and can actually prolong it. Researchers at Ohio State University analyzed 154 studies on anger and found little evidence that venting helps. How to healthily manage anger and frustrationInstead of falling into the rumination that inevitably comes with venting, leading mental health charity Mind recommend almost doing the exact opposite, saying: “Relax your body. And it can help calm your body and mind.”Mind have a guide to healthily managing anger on their website. Help and support:

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