Oil briefly reaches $119 per barrel

{Beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment Big Story Oil briefly hits $119 a barrel The conflict in Iran is causing massive disruptions to global oil supplies and sending energy prices skyrocketing. © Erin Hooley, The Associated Press It’s unclear how long the disruption will last — and therefore how long… Source link

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Omar slams Trump's 'reprehensible rhetoric' on immigration in wake of personal attack

Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) suggested Wednesday that President Trump’s “reprehensible rhetoric” on immigration has contributed to an environment in which “right-wing corrupt people” feel free to “terrorize our community.” Omar spoke at a press conference the day after a man ambushed her during a town hall event, yelled at her and sprayed… Source link

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