What’s Happening Right Now Global oil prices are rapidly climbing, crossing the $100–$110 per barrel range in early April 2026, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Benchmark crude prices, including Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate, have jumped sharply within days, marking one of the largest spikes since 2020. ( Reuters ) The surge comes as fears grow over disruptions to global oil supply, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shi

Senior U.S. intelligence officials testified before Congress this week in a high-profile hearing that drew national attention, as lawmakers pressed for answers on security threats, foreign conflicts, and intelligence reliability. The session, reported by Associated Press, featured testimony from top officials addressing concerns about global instability and the role of intelligence in shaping U.S. policy decisions. Members of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence a

U.S. President Donald Trump removed Kristi Noem from her role as Secretary of the United States Department of Homeland Security in March 2026. The decision marked the first major cabinet change during Trump’s second presidential term and came after months of political scrutiny surrounding Noem’s leadership of the department. (PBS) Noem, a former governor of South Dakota , was appointed Homeland Security Secretary in 2025 after Trump returned to the presidency. During her te