Oil companies report sky-high profits thanks to wartime crude prices
Are Trump and AI driving a nuclear power boom?
Oil companies are making billions. In the U.S., calls to tax their windfall are growing
The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy
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Sunday, August 02, 2026
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
With weaponization fund in doubt, Trump will keep tax audit immunity, sources say
Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund
DOJ says it will stop work on $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund"
Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Warning flags about the Trump administration and alleged corruption
House and Senate Republicans are at odds over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Will Jan. 6 defendants go from prison to payday?
Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system
Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in $1.7B fund, now says he allowed it
Senate Republicans rebel against Trump's $1.8 billion fund
Police sue Trump as Jan. 6 rioters gloat over 'weaponization' fund
Republicans eyeing restrictions on Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Jan. 6 officers sue to block Trump admin.'s 'anti-weaponization' fund, arguing it could lead to 'further violence' against them
Longtime Trump ally Michael Caputo files first known claim for ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
Judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement
US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
Details of Team Trump’s ‘slush fund’ make the mess look even more brazenly corrupt
Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
DOJ announces $1.7B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' as part of Trump IRS lawsuit settlement
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits
Trump's 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress
With weaponization fund in doubt, Trump will keep tax audit immunity, sources say
Judge agrees to review Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund
Justice Department says it will abide by court order pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund
DOJ says it will stop work on $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund"
Tensions linger between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Warning flags about the Trump administration and alleged corruption
House and Senate Republicans are at odds over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Will Jan. 6 defendants go from prison to payday?
Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system
Trump, who claimed he "wasn't involved" in $1.7B fund, now says he allowed it
Senate Republicans rebel against Trump's $1.8 billion fund
Police sue Trump as Jan. 6 rioters gloat over 'weaponization' fund
Republicans eyeing restrictions on Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Jan. 6 officers sue to block Trump admin.'s 'anti-weaponization' fund, arguing it could lead to 'further violence' against them
Longtime Trump ally Michael Caputo files first known claim for ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
Judge dismisses Trump's IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement
US government agrees to drop tax claims against Trump in broadening of IRS lawsuit settlement
Details of Team Trump’s ‘slush fund’ make the mess look even more brazenly corrupt
Trump drops IRS lawsuit, paving the way for a settlement
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
Justice Department announces a $1.7B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
DOJ announces $1.7B 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' as part of Trump IRS lawsuit settlement
Monday, May 18, 2026
Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidency
Judge signals trouble for Trump’s $10B lawsuit against the IRS
Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
How much money President Trump and his family have made
Trump says his administration should pay him billions of dollars
Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions
Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information
Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us
Judge signals trouble for Trump’s $10B lawsuit against the IRS
Trump's lawyers are in talks with the IRS to resolve president's $10B lawsuit
How much money President Trump and his family have made
Trump says his administration should pay him billions of dollars
Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions
Trump sues IRS and Treasury for $10 billion over leaked tax information
Trump has sued universities for billions. Here's what the strategy tells us
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Monday, May 11, 2026
Oregon Democrats found a way to improve roads. Now their gas tax goes before voters as prices soar
Oregon judge declines to block May gas tax election
House Republicans boycott Oregon Legislature over workplace complaint, gas tax vote
Republicans are a no-show in Oregon Senate as contentious bill vote nears
Bend Democrat created ‘hostile working environment’ during gun bill vote, Portland lawmaker says
Oregon bill rejecting some Trump tax cuts clears state Senate
With Oregon gas tax hike headed to voters, legal confusion reigns
New bill would hike Oregon’s lodging tax to protect imperiled wildlife, habitat
Oregon judge declines to block May gas tax election
House Republicans boycott Oregon Legislature over workplace complaint, gas tax vote
Republicans are a no-show in Oregon Senate as contentious bill vote nears
Bend Democrat created ‘hostile working environment’ during gun bill vote, Portland lawmaker says
Oregon bill rejecting some Trump tax cuts clears state Senate
With Oregon gas tax hike headed to voters, legal confusion reigns
New bill would hike Oregon’s lodging tax to protect imperiled wildlife, habitat
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Portland is facing a $169 million budget deficit due to shelter and public safety costs
As cuts loom, Oregon’s budget picture improves
Portland faces a budget shortfall of at least $67 million next year
Vancouver voters re-elect Mayor McEnerny-Ogle, show strong support for levy increasing police
Medford voters approve hotel tax hike to fund downtown redevelopment
Washington County library, public safety measures passing on election night
Portland’s parks levy passage favored in early returns on election night
What to know about Portland’s Parks Levy ballot measure
Portland Parks Bureau lacks stable funding plan, audit finds
As cuts loom, Oregon’s budget picture improves
Portland faces a budget shortfall of at least $67 million next year
Vancouver voters re-elect Mayor McEnerny-Ogle, show strong support for levy increasing police
Medford voters approve hotel tax hike to fund downtown redevelopment
Washington County library, public safety measures passing on election night
Portland’s parks levy passage favored in early returns on election night
What to know about Portland’s Parks Levy ballot measure
Portland Parks Bureau lacks stable funding plan, audit finds
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Monday, January 12, 2026
Monday, December 29, 2025
Marijuana rescheduling would bring some immediate changes, but others will take time
Can weed help you drink less? Scientists study how well 'California sober' works
California Cuts Tax for Legal Weed, Youth Groups Cry Foul
Teens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds
Cannabis blunts back pain in 2 new studies
Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies
Can weed help you drink less? Scientists study how well 'California sober' works
California Cuts Tax for Legal Weed, Youth Groups Cry Foul
Teens who use weed before age 15 have more trouble later, a study finds
Cannabis blunts back pain in 2 new studies
Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies
Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race, in a historic victory for progressives
Andrew Cuomo fights for his political life and his version of the Democratic Party
From 'snake' to successor: Eric Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor
Takeaways from the second general election debate in the NYC mayoral race
Mamdani's rise in NYC reflects a generational fight within the Democratic Party
Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo clash over policy and handling Trump in a fiery NYC mayoral debate
Mayor Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race following scandal-plagued tenure at City Hall
New York City may move its mayoral elections to even years. It'd be part of a trend
Former VP Harris endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor as some Democrats stay silent
Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor in surprise op-ed
'We need a better quality of life': Zohran Mamdani on taxing the rich, tackling hate
Mayor Eric Adams says he'll run for reelection as an independent
New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall
Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, sources say
Should he stay or should he go: Gov. Hochul, top Dems mull Mayor Adams’ fate
4 top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resign
As DOJ drops corruption charges against NYC's mayor, critics see improper influence
Andrew Cuomo fights for his political life and his version of the Democratic Party
From 'snake' to successor: Eric Adams endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor
Takeaways from the second general election debate in the NYC mayoral race
Mamdani's rise in NYC reflects a generational fight within the Democratic Party
Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo clash over policy and handling Trump in a fiery NYC mayoral debate
Mayor Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race following scandal-plagued tenure at City Hall
New York City may move its mayoral elections to even years. It'd be part of a trend
Former VP Harris endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor as some Democrats stay silent
Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor in surprise op-ed
'We need a better quality of life': Zohran Mamdani on taxing the rich, tackling hate
Mayor Eric Adams says he'll run for reelection as an independent
New York governor won't remove NYC mayor, for now, but plans to increase oversight of City Hall
Gov. Hochul won't remove NYC Mayor Adams from office, sources say
Should he stay or should he go: Gov. Hochul, top Dems mull Mayor Adams’ fate
4 top aides to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resign
As DOJ drops corruption charges against NYC's mayor, critics see improper influence
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