On the latest major issues, Gallego said he rejected the “abolish ICE” message that many Democrats are now espousing. “If you talk to working-class Latinos, we’re very, unfortunately, we have too much experience with immigration. We know there needs to be an immigration force that deports bad people. We want bad people out. We want … Read more
As gas prices rise at a record-setting pace, the Trump administration is reportedly considering sending U.S. troops to occupy Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub. Seizing the island at the northern end of the Persian Gulf would give the White House negotiating leverage with Tehran, but it would also pose significant risks to U.S. … Read more
President Donald Trump said his administration was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East even as the United States announced it was sending more warships and Marines to the region and Iran threatened to attack tourist sites worldwide. The mixed U.S. messages came after another climb in oil prices plunged the U.S. stock … Read more
NEW YORK — As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran continues to upend energy markets and supply chains worldwide, the Trump administration says it might suspend maritime shipping requirements under a more than century-old law known as the Jones Act. The Jones Act requires that goods hauled between U.S. ports be moved on U.S.-flagged … Read more