PRESIDENT MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ

Mar 17 2026POLITICS

France Will Join Hormuz Mission Only If Iran Agrees

President Macron has signaled that France is ready to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but only after fighting stops and with Iran’s approval. The statement follows comments from former President Trump suggesting France might get involved in a future operation. Macron’s wording

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Celebration of Farm and Fuel at the White House

President Trump has arranged a gathering for farmers and biofuel makers on March 27, aiming to honor the role of agriculture in America. The invitation signals a push to spotlight renewable fuels and support rural communities. While the event is slated for the White House, details remain sketchy as

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

St. Louis Recorder Race: A New Contender Steps Up

Michael Butler has decided not to run for St. Louis recorder again. This news leaves a gap in the race, but it also opens up new opportunities. Butler has been a familiar face in local politics, and his decision to step back is notable. The recorder's office is a crucial part of city government. It

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Reno Blog Battle: Meme, Money, and a Protection Order

Michael Leonard, a local blogger, is fighting back against Reno mayoral candidate Eddie Lorton after a temporary protection order (TPO) was issued against him. Leonard argues that the order is unwarranted and that his actions do not meet Nevada’s legal definition of harassment or stalking. He says t

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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Trump Says U. S. Tanker Planes Barely Hit in Saudi Attack

President Trump posted on Truth Social that most of the U. S. aircraft targeted at a Saudi base were almost unharmed. He claimed four out of five refueling planes sustained only minor damage and had already returned to service, while the fifth would fly again soon. The statement came after Iranian f

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Market Focus Amid Iran Tensions

President Trump has always linked the economy to stock and oil numbers. When U. S. forces hit Iranian targets last week, global energy markets reacted sharply. Oil prices climbed, with Brent crude almost 65 percent higher than before the conflict began. At the same time, stock markets fell.

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Iran Plan Compared to Venezuela: A Questionable Blueprint

President Trump recently told a Fox News host that his strategy against Iran is modeled after U. S. actions in Venezuela, even though the Venezuelan leader remains alive. He claimed that the approach used there—capturing the head of state and sending him to the U. S. —could be replicated in Tehran.

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Heroes Remembered, New Battles Ahead

President Trump presented the highest military honor to three former soldiers at the White House, highlighting past bravery while he spoke about current foreign policy. The ceremony included families of the recipients and a former partner who had been saved by one of them. The first award went to r

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Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Oil Reserve Moves: How Presidents Have Used the SPR in Crises

Presidents have long turned to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) when oil markets feel shaky, even though selling from it is not a routine plan. The SPR holds 415. 4 million barrels of mostly sour crude, stored in salt caverns along Texas and Louisiana. Its full capacity is about 714 million bar

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Feb 28 2026OPINION

Trump’s Missed Call: Why Women Athletes Were Left Out

President Trump once said he would protect women’s sports, yet his actions have shown a different story. After signing an order that pulls federal money from schools allowing boys and girls to play together, he later tried to exclude female Olympic champions from a major national event. During the

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