Gulf states are major fertilizer producers, and the war with Iran has triggered a 25% price hike just as struggling U.S. farmers are planting corn.

The jury ordered the companies to pay $6 million in damages over defective design. The landmark verdict may influence the outcome of 2,000 other pending lawsuits.

The effects of the war in Iran are far-reaching, extending to drivers for DoorDash and Uber Eats. They're paying more for gas — and being squeezed by competition. DoorDash is rolling out some relief.

President Trump's mission to fight renewable wind energy comes at a time of rising energy costs.

State’s lone member of U.S. House may have freshman productivity record, based on number of bills becoming law.

The war in Iran is driving up fossil fuel prices and highlighting the risks of depending on oil and gasoline. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has unwound policies that would boost alternatives.

Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump's goal is to rule as an autocrat.

Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 may qualify for a new deduction on their taxes — even if they're not itemizing. But not everyone is eligible.

The Jones Act restricts which ships can carry goods between U.S. ports. Experts say temporarily lifting the act will do little to affect gas prices.

Kent said he "cannot in good conscience" back the Iran war. In his resignation letter, he says Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."

With the Iran war entering a third week, Israel said it plans for at least three more weeks of war, while President Trump demanded other countries help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Officials with the Alaska National Guard said plans to deploy a trained rapid response force this month to support federal authorities in Washington D.C. has been pushed back to May.