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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Israel-Iran war escalates as energy infrastructure attacked, oil prices surge toward $110/barrel

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Israel-Iran war escalates as energy infrastructure attacked, oil prices surge toward $110/barrel12
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Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as Iran war triggers oil shock and inflation concerns8
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Tulsi Gabbard testifies on Iran war intelligence and national security at Senate hearing5
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Markwayne Mullin faces contentious Senate DHS confirmation hearing, Rand Paul clashes with nominee7
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Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations prompt Dolores Huerta to speak out, events canceled nationwide6
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Oil and gas prices spike globally amid Iran war, gas prices hit highest since 20239
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Europe and NATO refuse to join US-Israel Iran war effort as allies push back on conflict5
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Today's Stories

LeadIsrael-Iran war escalates as energy infrastructure attacked, oil prices surge toward $110/barrel
2Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as Iran war triggers oil shock and inflation concerns
3Tulsi Gabbard testifies on Iran war intelligence and national security at Senate hearing
4Markwayne Mullin faces contentious Senate DHS confirmation hearing, Rand Paul clashes with nominee
5Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations prompt Dolores Huerta to speak out, events canceled nationwide
6Oil and gas prices spike globally amid Iran war, gas prices hit highest since 2023
7Europe and NATO refuse to join US-Israel Iran war effort as allies push back on conflict
8Israel assassinates Iranian officials and conducts targeted killings to dislodge regime
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