Month: April 2026

Talarico’s Faith Gambit Raises Questions

Texas Democrats are trying to sell James Talarico as a faith-minded bridge to church voters. In a state that has not elected a Democrat statewide since 1994, the pitch is bold, and a little too polished for comfort.

Tankers Rush In for U.S. Oil

A reported wave of empty tankers heading toward the United States is being framed as a sign of strong demand and shifting oil routes, but the real story is still in the shipping data.

Court Vacates Hernández Drug Conviction

A federal appeals court said the case against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is moot after a Trump pardon. The ruling sends the matter back to district court for dismissal.