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Nbc NewsRep. Tony Gonzales Announces Retirement from Congress Amid Ethics Probe Over Staffer Relationship
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced on Monday that he will retire from Congress following a House Ethics Committee probe into his relationship with a former staffer who died by suicide. The announcement follows his decision last month to drop his re-election bid. Separately, R…
SemaforUS Energy Secretary Sees Aggressive Timeline for Oil Prices to Decline by Summer
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that a decline in oil and gas prices by this summer represents an aggressive timeframe. His comments followed President Donald Trump's remark that gas prices could rise before midterm elections. Separately, Chinese industrial profits rose 1…
Elekes Andor / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Hungarian Opposition Wins Election, Ending 16 Years of Governing Party Rule
The opposition secured victory in Hungary's general election, leading to the concession of defeat by the leader of the ruling Fidesz party after 16 years in power. The outcome marks the end of unbroken rule for the rightwing populist party. Observers note symbolic significance fo…