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(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) A former Trump 2.0 official who was fired after claims that she was involved in a "sugar baby" relationship filed a defamation lawsuit on Monday against her ex-boyfriend, alleging he orchestrated the accusations Julia Varvaro, who served as deputy assistant secretary for counterterrorism in the second Trump...

(Headline USA) Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she's running for a full term to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat. “I've made a decision," Darline Graham told Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity, according to a clip released of an interview set to air later Monday. “I'm in.” The...

(Headline USA) Two U.S. Army soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks were identified on Monday — the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war. The Defense Department said in a statement that James Feehan, 25,...

(Headline USA) Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will fight extradition to the United Kingdom where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking, their lawyer said Monday, suggesting their arrest in Miami was politically motivated. The Tates appeared in federal court Monday for the first time since...

(Headline USA) The Trump administration has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to consider government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States. The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was established in 1996 but had never received a petition until this...

(Money Metals News Service) Gold and silver spent another week under pressure, extending the pullback that has frustrated many precious metals investors over the past several weeks. Gold finished the week just above $4,010 an ounce, while silver fell more sharply to around $56, continuing its recent streak of underperformance. Even...

(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) Silver is becoming increasingly discounted relative to gold, as indicated by the widening of the gold-silver ratio. In other words, silver is on sale once again. Both silver and gold are down sharply since their record peaks in January. However, silver’s downward trajectory was even...

(Mike Maharrey, Money Metals News Service) There is evidence that underlying bond market dynamics have shifted toward a long-term bearish setup that will mean higher long-term interest rates despite central bank mechanizations. This has ramifications for an economy that is addicted to cheap, easy money and may alter traditional...

(Headline USA) U.S. gas prices jumped to an average of $4 a gallon again Monday as the U.S. and Iran launched more attacks. According to motor club federation AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is now back to $4. The average price a year ago was $3.14...

(José Niño, Headline USA)  Congress got its housing overhaul across the line at 12 a.m. Saturday, and the president never touched it. CBS News reported that President Donald Trump kept his signature off the measure as leverage against the Senate, which has refused to move his elections bill, the...

(Money Metals News Service) For decades, investors largely viewed central banks as the primary force determining interest rates. According to Massif Capital founder and managing director Will Thomson, that era is beginning to end. Joining Mike Maharrey on the Money Metals podcast, Thomson argued that investors are once again pricing bonds...

(Sarah Roderick-Fitch, The Center Square)  Following allegations of foreign adversaries meddling in U.S. elections during a primetime address Thursday by President Donald Trump, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin laid out a plan of action to secure American votes. Mullin delivered remarks to the media Friday, equating election security to national...