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A man identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 29, of Venezuela, was shot and injured by a federal ICE officer in North Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The shooting occurred near the intersection of U.S. 183 and Anderson Square just before 1 p.m., according to authorities. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said Garces Perez was shot…
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is pressuring President Trump to restrict diesel exports as skyrocketing fuel prices squeeze farmers and truckers across the country. Grassley, a Republican, took to the social platform X over the weekend to make his case directly and forcefully to the president. “[W]hy doesn’t Pres Trump put an embargo on diesel exports…
A consumer carrying $125,000 in credit card debt is weighing bankruptcy options while receiving $17,000 per month in combined income that includes disability payments. The central question involves whether that level of monthly income, partly drawn from disability benefits, could complicate or disqualify a bankruptcy filing. Bankruptcy law in the United States distinguishes between different…
Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) is defending the Trump administration’s decision to engage with Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, despite her own history of sharp criticism toward the figure. Salazar appeared on CBS News’ Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan on September 20, 2026, where she offered a blunt but pragmatic assessment of the controversial…
Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) defended President Trump’s decision to ban reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House access this past Sunday. Salazar made her comments during an appearance on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” speaking directly with anchor Margaret Brennan about the controversial press restrictions. “I think that he has his…
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) commands enormous attention in defense tech circles, but investor concerns center on valuation rather than the underlying business itself. The company’s growth remains heavily concentrated in the U.S. market, and its software contracts offer less revenue visibility than long-term agreements held by traditional defense contractors. That lack of visibility is a meaningful…
A 62-year-old man whose wife recently passed away may have more financial options available to him than he currently realizes. His wife died at age 60 after a long and high-earning career in banking, leaving behind a substantial Social Security earnings record. The couple had been married for more than 30 years, which is a…
Republicans are increasingly bullish about their chances in New Hampshire, where a high-profile Senate race is reshaping the political landscape heading into November. Former Sen. John E. Sununu is running against Rep. Chris Pappas for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat who has held the position for years. Cook Political…
International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM) rose 0.97% in premarket trading after its subsidiary Anderon finalized a landmark $1 billion award under the CHIPS and Science Act. The agreement converts a letter of intent that had been signed in May, marking a significant step forward for domestic quantum manufacturing infrastructure. IBM is backing Anderon with…
France’s wine industry is facing one of its gravest crises in decades, with production expected to hit a 70-year low in 2026. The country’s agriculture ministry has warned this marks the third consecutive year of reduced output, putting enormous strain on winemakers across every major region. Florent Latour, CEO of Maison Louis Latour, the largest…