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U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years

Tariffs aren't the only thing driving up inflation. Trump's war in Iran is going to make a big contribution to the sharp jump in prices coming for just about everything: U.S. Gas Prices Jump Again as Oil Tops $90 for First Time in Years www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/b...

Tom Orsborn is a sportswriter who covers the San Antonio Spurs, but he's quite versatile. A few years ago, he was doing great reporting on the Food Bank. He became a cops reporter last night, writing about a shooting after the Spurs game. That's why you read us. www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs...

5 takeaways from U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ first interview on affair Gonzales admitted an affair with Regina Santos-Aviles. He also invoked God and country, and lashed out at both the news media and Santos-Aviles' widower.

He cheated on his wife, betrayed his kids but blames journalists, saying, 'You cannot hate the media enough. ' He doesn't like his dead lover's husband, either. 5 takeaways from Tony Gonzales’ first interview on his 'lapse in judgment.' www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

What we know about the military helicopters seen flying over San Antonio The Chinook helicopters were from Fort Campbell, Ky., home to a special ops regiment that transports commando teams on missions worldwide.

They flew before dawn, disturbing the peace. 'I don't like this!' one said. '..our whole house shook and windows rattled like a plane or something was flying really low..' We found out who was responsible for all that noise over San Antonio. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

What we know about the military helicopters seen flying over San Antonio The Chinook helicopters were from Fort Campbell, Ky., home to a special ops regiment that transports commando teams on missions worldwide.

Mysterious air traffic: What we know about the big military helicopters seen flying over San Antonio this week -- and we now know a lot. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

Pentagon criticizes conditions at Lackland's dog training program Air Force agrees to make changes, add staff after inspectors say "aging and unsatisfactory kennel facilities" contributed to illnesses, deaths

Pentagon report is critical of conditions at Lackland's dog training program, finding 4 deaths due to "aging and unsatisfactory kennel facilities." The problems were found at kennels elsewhere, but the Air Force has vowed to make things right. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

What a sad observation. Aiming at a "part of the political spectrum" is what folks once called "advocacy" journalism; it isn't journalism as I know it. Journalism is finding facts and striking a balance among all competing sources of information in the time you have before your deadline - period.

Hegseth says Scouting America agrees to abandon DEI, transgender policies Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had threatened to end longstanding military support for Scouting America unless it abandoned "insidious, radical, woke ideology."

Hegseth says Scouting America agrees to abandon DEI, transgender policies, {{{but}}} - The Scouts say girls and transgender kids will remain in the group. 'Scouting America will continue to welcome and serve all youth,' spokeswoman says. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

Trump said beef, egg and chicken prices are falling. Here's what the data shows President Donald Trump said that prices for certain proteins like beef, chicken and eggs have declined. Here's what the data shows about costs for these items.

Trump said beef, egg and chicken prices have fallen since he took office. But that's not true of beef and chicken (which have gone up) and the price of eggs is more about supply & demand. A look at what the data shows begs the question, does he have egg on his face? www.cnbc.com/2026/02/26/t...

He wants your kids to get measles and polio?! But there's more! Austin anti-vaxxer Del Bigtree says he is “genuinely upset” when children are vaccinated bc it reduces the likelihood that his own children will catch viruses such as chicken pox and measles. GIFTED www.expressnews.com/news/politic...

A gold medal for hypocrisy Some thoughts on the Olympics as Reporting on Ukraine turns two

In banning a Ukrainian athlete over his "remembrance helmet," the IOC rationalized that “mourning is not expressed and perceived in the same way everywhere in the world.” Russia has killed 15,200 Ukrainian civilians during the war. But perhaps dying is not perceived in the same way at IOC HQ.

Husband of Tony Gonzales aide who killed herself breaks silence about affair Adrian Aviles says Gonzales acted irresponsibly in becoming romantically involved with a subordinate. He says he wants accountability, not an apology.

‪Husband of Rep. Tony Gonzales aide breaks silence about affair, says he 'abused his power' by becoming romantically involved w/Regina Ann 'Regi' Santos-Aviles, who worked in the GOP congressman's Uvalde office and, depressed over relationship, immolated herself. www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Opinion | The MAHA Coalition Is Falling Apart

MAHA's Coalition Is Falling Apart: That's not the only good news. Kid vax rates remain high (<3% lower from 2019-20 to '24-25), and not much different before RFK Jr. came to town. In crusading against vaccines, he and his coalition badly misunderstood the public mood. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/o...

Judge Ends Deportation Case for Mexican Father of 3 U.S. Marines

No more ankle monitor! Judge Ends Deportation Case for Mexican Father of 3 U.S. Marines www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/u...

Judge says Pete Hegseth is unlawfully retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video | CNN Politics A federal judge on Thursday shut down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s attempts to punish Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over his urging of US service members to refuse illegal orders, ruling that the Pen...

First Amendment wins: Federal judge shoots down Hegseth's "reprimand" of Sen. Mark Kelly. "Senator Kelly was reprimanded for exercising his First Amendment right to speak on matters of public concern.” Days ago, a grand jury refused to indict Kelly and 5 other lawmakers. www.cnn.com/2026/02/12/p...

Trump quietly pulls National Guard from Chicago and Los Angeles after series of court losses Supreme Court blocked Trump’s troop deployment in December in apparent rebuke of his attempt to send troops into cities

Trump quietly pulls National Guard from Chicago and Los Angeles after series of court losses. Those deployments cost nearly half a billion dollars, according to the Congressional Budget Office. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

San Antonio's Gil Coronado was father of National Hispanic Heritage Month Coronado was the first Hispanic to lead the U.S. Selective Service System. He was also the "padrino" of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

'A shining example': Gil Coronado was father of National Hispanic Heritage Month, dies st 89. www.expressnews.com/news/article... via @expressnews

'A shining example': Gil Coronado father of National Hispanic Heritage Month, is dead at 89. A look back on the life of a troubled teen who exceeded all expectations. expressnews.com/news/article/c… via @expressnews

Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States

Trump Administration to Cut $600 Million in Health Funding From Four States -- all of them run by Democrats www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/h...

‘A white man’s war, a Black man’s fight’: the eye-opening story of Black soldiers in Vietnam At a time when Black military history is being rewritten under Trump officials, new book The War Within a War provides a vital reminder

‘A white man’s war, a Black man’s fight’: the eye-opening story of Black GIs in Vietnam. “About 300K African Americans served in the Vietnam war. In 1965, Blacks filled 31% of ground combat battalions in Vietnam, but made up 12% of the U.S. population.
www.theguardian.com/books/2026/f...

Comply or Die: A Marine Reckons With the New American Doctrine This Marine veteran's essay reckons with ICE shootings, asking who guards the guardians when “comply or die” replaces qualified immunity.

We have…learned in the last few weeks that neither the First nor the Second Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are sacrosanct to the people we honored with the chance to protect them. Those two…can now get you…killed, according to the “Comply or Die” folks.
www.salvationsouth.com/comply-or-di...

Hegseth censured Sen. Mark Kelly for comments similar to ones he's made The defense secretary is going after the Arizona Democrat's Navy pension for telling troops they can refuse illegal orders. But Hegseth has said the same thing.

A federal judge questions Hegseth trying to punish Sen. Mark Kelly for saying GIs don't have to follow unlawful orders. 'You're asking me to do something that the Supreme Court has never done. That's a bit of a stretch, is it not?' Here's our story on the issue. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...

Government shutdown felt at major Air Force command in San Antonio Most civilians at the Air Education and Training Command are on furlough until the impasse ends. But those deemed essential must keep working without paychecks.

It's over but the latest government shutdown was felt at a major Air Force command HQ in Texas and 8 other states where most of AETC's 13,465-strong civilian workforce was idled. Let's just say Congress gave them 2 paid days off. Nice work iycgi! www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a... via @expressnews

Government shutdown felt at major Air Force command in San Antonio Most civilians at the Air Education and Training Command are on furlough until the impasse ends. But those deemed essential must keep working without paychecks.

Yes, it's happening yet again! We have another government shutdown in progress, one that hinges on a dramatic House vote, and it's being felt at a major Air Force command headquartered in San Antonio. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...

Government shutdown felt at major Air Force command in San Antonio Most civilians at the Air Education and Training Command are on furlough until the impasse ends. But those deemed essential must keep working without paychecks.

Government shutdown felt at major Air Force command in San Antonio. AETC's 13,465-strong civilian workforce in Texas and eight other states was idled while members of Congress continued to wrangle over a potential budget deal. www.expressnews.com/news/texas/a...

I don’t envy their travel.

5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minneapolis After a federal judge ordered their release from detention, Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, and his father have returned home to Minneapolis.

Trump complies with San Antonio federal judge’s order and releases father and 5-year-old boy. They’re headed back to Minneapolis. {{{Gifted}}} www.expressnews.com/news/article...

Melania Trump's Film Struggles To Sell Tickets, As Insiders Expose Alleged Plot To Shore Up Sales For First Lady Poor ticket sales for the first lady Melania Trump's documentary have reportedly led to a rescue effort by the GOP.

Poor ticket sales for Melania's doc have led to a GOP rescue effort. Reports claim that multiple clubs, affiliated with the party to which the first lady's husband, Donald Trump, belongs, have been buying out theater seats in an effort to mask the film's struggles. www.yahoo.com/entertainmen...

Wembanyama says he's 'horrified' by the 'murders' in MInneapolis The 22-year-old Frenchman addressed the unrest between civilian protesters and ICE agents in Minnesota while speaking to reporters after practice Tuesday.

Asked after practice about the ongoing horrors in Minneapolis, Victor Wembanyama answered at first cautiously, then forcefully and always eloquently.

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