(Headline USA) A police officer responding to a burglary call in Baltimore was shot in the leg Tuesday by a gunman who was killed by another officer, authorities said. A woman jumped out of a window during the tense confrontation and another woman was held at gunpoint by the man before he was shot, Police…

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(Andrew Rice, The Center Square) The United States federal budget deficit totaled $1 trillion in the first five months of fiscal year 2026, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The latest federal deficit estimate is $142 billion less than the deficit from this time in the previous fiscal year. The CBO saw tariffs raise the…

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(David Beasley, The Center Square) The president of Ohio State University abruptly resigned over the weekend after revealing an “inappropriate” relationship with a woman trying to get public resources for a personal business, the university announced. Ted Carter Jr. had been president for two years. “For personal reasons, I have made the difficult decision to…

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(Bethany Blankley, The Center Square) Twelve members of Texas’ congressional delegation elected in 2024 won’t be returning to office next year. Eleven are incumbents; one is deceased. The number is expected to grow depending on the outcome of upcoming elections.  They represent nearly one-third of the Texas congressional delegation. Texas has the second largest delegation…

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(Headline USA) Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran. However, the younger Khamenei may already…

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(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) The war in Iran is already creating significant logistical disruptions to the gold market. With its airspace closed and many flights grounded, gold stuck in Dubai is being sold at a discount. The United Arab Emirates ranks among the world’s top gold refiners and bullion exporters, primarily serving the…

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(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) The global silver market is expected to run another structural deficit in 2026 as silver investment remains strong. This was one of several articles featured in the Silver Institute’s most recent Silver News report. According to the Silver Institute, the underlying factors that drove silver to over $100 remain in place.…

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(Ken Silva, Headline USA) ABC News reported Monday that Iran is broadcasting an encrypted transmission that may serve as “an operational trigger” for “sleeper assets” outside the country. However, shortwave radio experts are reporting the opposite—that U.S./Israeli agencies may be contacting agents within Iran. Citing a federal government alert sent to law enforcement around the…

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(Headline USA) Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna ‘s gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday. No one was injured, police said. It wasn’t immediately clear whether the singer was at home when the shooting happened Sunday afternoon. Police received a call about shots…

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(Ken Silva, Headline USA) President Donald Trump reportedly said Monday that the U.S./Israel war in Iran is almost finished—a statement comes amidst indications that Iran is ready for a long fight. “I think the war is very complete, pretty much. They have no navy, no communications, they’ve got no Air Force,” Trump told CBS News…

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