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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…
White House / Wikimedia (Public Domain)DoorDash Driver Discusses Tax Break on Tips with President Trump After White House Delivery
A DoorDash driver named Sharon Simmons delivered food to the White House and spoke with President Trump about a tax deduction on tips. Simmons credited the policy with saving her over $11,000 in taxes. The interaction occurred after Trump asked her opinion on biological males in…
Washington ExaminerPennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Threats Against President and Officials
A man from Butler, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court to making threats to assault and kill President Donald Trump, other U.S. officials, and federal immigration agents. The Justice Department announced the plea on Monday. The case involves online statements traced to…
reason.comUS Imposes Blockade on Strait of Hormuz Amid Tensions with Iran
President Trump has ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with the measure coming into force as the United States blocks vessels doing business with Iran. Trump warned that Iranian fast attack ships approaching the blockade will be eliminated. TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouy…
washingtontimes.comPresident Trump Receives McDonald's Delivery from DoorDash Driver Sharon Simmons at White House
President Trump received a McDonald's delivery from DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons outside the Oval Office on April 13, 2026. Simmons, who benefited from a tax provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill, discussed her $11,000 tax refund with Trump during the encounter. Trump tipped…
Financial TimesTrump Deletes AI-Generated Image After Posting It on Truth Social Amid Pope Leo XIV Dispute
President Donald Trump deleted a Truth Social post featuring an AI-generated image of himself in a white robe appearing to heal a man, posted on Sunday night. The post followed Trump's criticism of Pope Leo XIV over U.S. military actions against Iran and Venezuela. Trump stated o…
variety.comU.S. Judge Dismisses Trump's Defamation Suit Against Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Letter Report
A federal judge in Florida dismissed President Donald Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal and related parties over a 2025 report on a purported birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein. The ruling cited insufficient allegations of actual malice and special damage…
washingtontimes.comPope Leo XIV Responds to President Trump's Criticism Over Iran War Stance
Pope Leo XIV stated he does not fear the Trump administration amid a public feud sparked by his calls for peace in the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. President Trump criticized the pope as weak on crime and foreign policy in a social media post. The exchange highlights tensions between…