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Gas approaches $4 a gallon national average, says AAA

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 11:37 am

Gas prices continue to creep higher. According to Triple-A, the national average for gasoline is just under 4 bucks — at 3-98 a gallon. Drivers in the western U-S are paying even more. The average gallon of regular gas is 5 dollars and 30 cents in Washington and 5-83 in California.

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Google adds AI to its popular Maps appThu, Mar 12, 2026 at 11:25 am
South Carolina’s measles outbreak keeps growingFri, Jan 2, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Trump pauses plans to deploy National Guard troops in three citiesThu, Jan 1, 2026 at 7:53 am

Greg Clugston SRN News White House correspondent

Pentagon says ceasefire with Iran “is not over” despite Iranian attacks

Tue, May 5, 2026 at 12:29 pm

U.S. military leaders say the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect.Following new Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and against the United Arab Emirates, Defense Secretary Hegseth said “the ceasefire is not over” — despite Iran’s actions. Meanwhile, U-S forces have pressed ahead with efforts to reopen the vital waterway for global energy.

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Trump renews criticism of Pope Leo ahead of Rubio’s visit to Vatican CityTue, May 5, 2026 at 12:19 pm
Sen. Grassley says Iran war is putting squeeze on American farmersSun, May 3, 2026 at 6:47 am
Powell to remain on the Fed board and keep a “low profile”Sat, May 2, 2026 at 7:07 am

Bob Agnew SRN News U.S. Senate correspondent

GOP Promises Thorough Oversight Hearings On Trump Executive Moves

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 7:07 pm

Senate Republicans say upcoming hearings will provide thorough oversight of President Trump’s use of executive power. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says he;s observed a lot of presidents and says they all try to exert as much executive power as they can. Then he says as a matter of course those decisions often have to face scutiny from the courts and Congress, Thune told CNN Republican senators “have a responsibility as an independent, coequal branch of the government to make sure that we’re doing appropriate oversight of these decisions.”

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Schumer: Trump “Running Away” From Bargaining TableTue, Sep 23, 2025 at 4:52 pm
Hegseth To Shutter Pentagon Committee On Women’s NeedsTue, Sep 23, 2025 at 4:23 pm
McConnell Joins Cruz In Criticizing FCC Chairman Over Threats To ABCMon, Sep 22, 2025 at 7:28 pm

Bernie Bennett SRN News U.S. House correspondent

Senate Confirms Warsh for Fed Chair

Wed, May 13, 2026 at 7:38 am

The Senate confirms President Trump’s nominee for to chair the Federal Reserve. Bernie Bennett has more.

VERBATIM:
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh’s nomination to a 14-year term on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors on Tuesday, teeing up a final vote to make the ally of President Donald Trump the central bank’s next chair.

The 51-45 vote was largely along party lines, with Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania the only Democrat to vote in favor of Warsh, a former Fed governor and Wall Street banker. Warsh’s nomination to be the central bank’s chair for a four-year term requires a separate Senate vote, which is expected as soon as Wednesday.

Bernie Bennett, Washington.

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Prime Minister Starmer Asked to ResignWed, May 13, 2026 at 7:37 am
Consumer Price Index RisesWed, May 13, 2026 at 7:35 am
Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in White House Correspondents Dinner ShootingMon, May 11, 2026 at 2:16 pm

Michael Harrington SRN News religion desk editor

Is religion gaining or losing influence in the U.S.?

Tue, May 19, 2026 at 6:27 am

Is religion gaining or losing influence in the U.S.?

VERBATIM: According to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, 37% of Americans believe that faith is gaining purchase in society and that’s the highest percentage in nearly 25 years. On the other hand, 61% of respondents think that religion is LOSING influence. But that group is shrinking from a high of over 70% five years ago. Roughly half of all Americans say that the influence of faith in the country is a good thing. MH REPORTING

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