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Friday, March 13, 2026

Colorado bill eliminating some credit card fees passes committee as lawmakers try idea again

The bill “addresses a simple question of fairness: Should (businesses) be charged for swipe fees on money that was never theirs to begin with?” said Sen. Iman Jodeh, an Aurora Democrat.

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Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area where pro-government rally was being held

Iran has continued to launch widespread missile and drone attacks on Israel.

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US military refueling plane goes down in Iraq and rescue is underway

The crash wasn’t due to hostile fire or friendly fire.

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Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill

Republicans are trying to show Trump that they are serious about the voting bill.

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Amid soaring oil prices, Trump is now turning to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve

Oil prices have soared since the U.S. and Israel launched their war against Iran.

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Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran’s new leader resolves to keep fighting

Statement vowed to avenge those killed in the war, including in strike on school that killed over 165.

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Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation’s airports

Most of the employees at DHS continue to work but are going unpaid.