Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledges no U.S. default, projects $100B annual tariff revenue, and predicts 3% GDP growth despite admitting inflation risks.
The Dignity Act of 2025 gains bipartisan support as U.S. faces 3.8 million worker shortage, with manufacturers and restaurants urging immigration reform now.
Ken Paxton leads John Cornyn in Texas Senate runoff polls, with Trump's endorsement poised to decide the May 26, 2026 GOP showdown between establishment and MAGA.
Crayola Experience in Plano, Texas permanently closed in March 2026 after rent dispute, ending eight years of family entertainment at Willow Bend mall.
U.S. sanctions target Iran's shadow oil fleet as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten 20% of global supply, pushing crude toward $91/barrel by late 2026.