Politics - Spark Newswire

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Mike Lee Pushes Back on Bernie Sanders Over Billionaire Political Spending: ‘If You Want Less Money in Politics…’

Today, 11:35 AM

Lee defended billionaire political spending and free speech, while Sanders warned of oligarchic influence and called for campaign finance

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Refiners Have Tripled in 2026: Could the Trump-Putin Diesel Deal Break the Trade?

By Piero Cingari

Today, 11:35 AM

Russia sends its first diesel tanker to the U.S. under a Trump-Putin deal. PBF, Marathon and Valero have soared in 2026. Can more supply break the trade?

CRAK

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Trump Administration Offers Farmers $8 Billion In Diesel Relief, Credits This GOP Senator as Midterms Approach: ‘When Republicans Win, We Will Pass Even More Funding…’

By Namrata Sen

Today, 11:35 AM

Trump’s administration will provide $8 billion in farm aid to offset high diesel costs during the 2026 crop year through USDA payments.

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Joe Kent Slams Defense Contractors After Lockheed CEO Says Iran War Demand Is ‘Permanent:’ ‘Stop Spilling American Blood for Profit’

By Mohd Haider

Today, 11:35 AM

Joe Kent criticizes defense contractors for profiting from endless war after Lockheed Martin’s CEO calls Iran War-related demand permanent.

LMT

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Chuck Schumer Says Trump Gave Putin the ‘Best Birthday Gift’ With Russia Sanctions Waiver

By Mohd Haider

Today, 11:35 AM

Chuck Schumer and bipartisan lawmakers criticize Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver, warning it undermines pressure on Moscow.

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US Is Inviting Companies To Help Export AI Solutions As Tech Race Heats Up— Here’s Why It Matters

By Namrata Sen

Today, 11:35 AM

U.S. Commerce Department invites companies to propose full-stack AI systems for export, advancing national interests and global AI leadership.

BABA

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Top Economist Says Russia Just Threatened US: ‘Sanctions Will Have To Give Or Fertilizer Won’t Flow’

By Eva Mathew

Today, 11:35 AM

Economist Steve Hanke warns Russia's ammonium nitrate export freeze is leverage — sanctions must ease or global fertilizer supply won't flow.

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Chuck Schumer, Cory Booker Slam ICE Deployment, Urge Trump To Pay TSA Workers Now— ‘Enough Is Enough’

By Snigdha Gairola

Today, 11:35 AM

Schumer says 'Enough is enough,' urges Trump to remove ICE from airports and pay TSA workers as travel chaos worsens amid staffing shortages.

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Congressman Scoops Up More Magnificent Seven Stocks: Here’s One Getting More Attention In 2026

By Chris Katje

Today, 11:35 AM

A congressman who loves Magnificent Seven stocks could be tipping his hand to his top pick for 2026 with recent purchases.

AAPL

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DHS Partial Shutdown Disrupts Airports Nationwide, TSA PreCheck And Global Entry Suspended

By Snigdha Gairola

Today, 11:35 AM

Partial shutdown of DHS disrupts airport operations, suspends expedited screening programs. Funding standoff over immigration intensifies.