The oil industry voiced its opposition to the Biden administration’s push for electric vehicles (EVs) with a new advertisement from the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM). The trade group, which includes prominent members such as ExxonMobil, Chevron and Phillips 66, invested millions to air this ad in key swing states ahead of the 2024…

At a Trump campaign rally in Pennsylvania on the evening of July 13, a lone gunman fired at former President Donald Trump. The gunman, a registered Republican, fired a semiautomatic AR-style rifle from a rooftop approximately 400 feet away, killing at least one civilian and clipping Trump’s right ear, before Secret Service sniper teams killed…

Panama installed barbed wire along the Darién Gap to strengthen border security amid a surge of migrants heading to the U.S. The move follows an agreement with the U.S. to manage migration through the jungle corridor. Newly inaugurated President José Raúl Mulino is committed to closing this major pathway for migrants. Despite the new barriers,…

Republicans released the platform for their 2024 campaign to retake the White House and Senate and retain control of the House of Representatives. The document includes a 20-point plan which covers a range of priorities including immigration, the economy, military and social issues.  Republicans said their top priority is to seal the border and stop…

Following the disruption of its natural gas supplies from Russia due to geopolitical tensions, Germany is increasingly relying on China to meet its power needs. This partnership has quickly made China one of the most important markets for keeping the German economy running. For years, Germany heavily depended on Russian natural gas imports to sustain…

With a strong dollar, Americans are out and about around the world as TSA checkpoint travel numbers hit 3 million in a single day over the holiday weekend. However, one popular tourist destination has a message for would-be travelers: leave.  Thousands of locals marched on the tourist city of Barcelona, Spain, over the weekend of…

China is arguably the world’s second most powerful country, and its leader, General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Xi Jinping, plays a major role in many of its economic and military decisions. So, with no heir apparent, what happens to China when Xi dies? Watch the above video as Straight Arrow News contributor…

July is the most happening travel month of the year. Americans jet off to beaches, national parks or theme parks, but nearly half are carrying more baggage than what is in their luggage. According to WalletHub’s 2024 Credit Card Debt Survey, 46% of Americans are still paying down last summer’s credit card balance. “And almost…

Births in Italy fell by 3.6% in 2023, reaching a record low and raising concerns for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s efforts to address the country’s aging population. One senator from Meloni’s ruling party echoed Pope Francis’ call for Italians to have more children, stating that having children should be Italian women’s “main mission.” Watch the…

The June jobs report came back a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, the U.S. economy added slightly more jobs than expected at 206,000. On the other hand, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.1%. It’s the first time the unemployment rate has been above 4% since late 2021. Analysts had expected unemployment to…