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1. ‘The Old Game Is Back’: Oil Is a Potent Geopolitical Tool Again

   Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:45:09 -0000

   The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.

2. How Markwayne Mullin Became Trump’s Homeland Security Pick

   Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:03:11 -0000

   The Oklahoma senator whom President Trump chose to run the Department of Homeland Security has risen in Washington by styling himself as a MAGA warrior and Trump loyalist.

3. The Bank Trump Is Relying On for Rare-Earth Minerals

   Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:22:24 -0000

   The Export-Import Bank is providing a $10 billion loan to Project Vault, an initiative to stockpile critical minerals. The project is the administration’s latest effort to reduce reliance on China.

4. Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones

   Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:29:36 -0000

   As the war in Iran spreads, Kyiv is eagerly offering its hard-won expertise and advanced technology to counter Iranian drones.