BALANCE OF POWER: U.S. Midterm Elections

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3 years ago

November 8, 2022

The Nov. 8 races are weighted down by major economic turmoil and rampant crime

On Tuesday Americans will head to the polls to cast their votes and make their voices heard in deciding a specific direction for the country.

The November 8th midterm elections will decide control of both the House and Senate—and as usual is often decided by just a few seats which will change the balance of power.

Important races in battleground states like Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania will decide what gets done in Washington D.C. over the next two years.

This election year is weighted down by major economic turmoil and rampant crime.

In the final hours before the election, U.S. President Joe Biden joined former President Barack Obama on the campaign trail for Democratic candidates.

“The power of America is in your hands—it really is,” Biden said.

In the campaign’s final weeks, momentum has been on the side of the GOP.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump held a dueling rally in support of Republican candidates while slamming what Democrats have accomplished over the past two years.

“Under Biden, Pelosi, Schumer, and the radical Democrat Congress your Commonwealth is being totally destroyed, our country is being destroyed,” Trump said.

“Biden and the far-left lunatics are waging war on Pennsylvania energy, crushing Pennsylvania jobs, gutting Pennsylvania community and strangling Pennsylvania families,” he said.

Airlines face disruptions that surpass previous Middle East conflicts

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15 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

Trump says U.S. strikes could last four to five weeks and described the operation as the last best chance to act, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns the hardest hits are yet to come
Six U.S. service members have been killed, additional American forces are being deployed to the region, and the White House says nine Iranian naval ships have been destroyed
Iran says it sees no limit to its right to self defence and will not negotiate, as missile and drone attacks continue across Israel, Lebanon and Gulf states
More than 500 Iranians have been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes, with further deaths reported in Lebanon, Israel and the UAE
Shipping, aviation and energy markets have been severely disrupted, more than 11,000 flights have been cancelled, Gulf stock markets have closed temporarily, and oil and gas prices have surged amid Strait of Hormuz fears

Oil prices surge amid rising Middle East conflict risks

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

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15 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Crude oil surges 7% amid fears of Middle East conflict; Strait of Hormuz disruptions may push Brent over $100.

Crude oil prices spiked dramatically as investors react to the growing risk of a wider conflict in the Middle East. U.S. crude surged 7.2 percent, trading near $71.84 a barrel, signalling heightened concern across energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping chokepoint, has come under intense scrutiny. Rising war-risk insurance premiums and suspended tanker traffic are already slowing the movement of oil, creating ripple effects in global supply chains.

JPMorgan has warned that prolonged disruptions over three weeks could force Gulf producers to reduce output, potentially pushing Brent crude prices to between $100 and $120 a barrel. Markets are closely watching for developments that could reshape global energy pricing.

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Trump warns of last opportunity to hit Iran as conflict escalates

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

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15 hours ago

March 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Trump declares final chance to strike Iran, aiming to dismantle missile systems and prevent nuclear weapons amid U.S. troop losses.

President Trump has declared this is the final opportunity to strike Iran as conflict intensifies across the Middle East, outlining four key military objectives including dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities and targeting its navy.

The U.S. says its mission is to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to halt its alleged support for terrorist groups abroad, signalling a potentially prolonged campaign in the region.

Four U.S. troops have already been killed, with officials warning further casualties are possible as operations continue.

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