Fuel prices are displayed at a Brooklyn gas station.

Gas prices hit $4.23 per gallon, a new high for the year

The grim milestone comes as oil prices have surged higher over the past week amid a dual blockade by the U.S. and Iran of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Legal experts shellshocked over new James Comey indictment

Analysis: Former prosecutors strongly criticized the indictment of the former FBI director, and one current DOJ official called it a "complete loser."

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Legal experts shellshocked over new James Comey indictment

Analysis: Former prosecutors strongly criticized the indictment of the former FBI director, and one current DOJ official called it a "complete loser."

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King Charles reaffirms 'special' relationship with U.S. amid tensions

Charles' remarks come as the transatlantic alliance has been strained by Trump's war against Iran.

King Charles reaffirms 'special' relationship with U.S. amid tensions

Charles' remarks come as the transatlantic alliance has been strained by Trump's war against Iran.

NBC News' Ryan Nobles on the reaction to King Charles' address to Congress

Supreme Court weighs Trump attempt to remove protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians

The Trump administration has sought to terminate temporary protected status intended for immigrants fleeing war, natural disasters or other catastrophes.

Supreme Court weighs Trump attempt to remove protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians

The Trump administration has sought to terminate temporary protected status intended for immigrants fleeing war, natural disasters or other catastrophes.

Image: Guerline Jozef, co-founder and Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, speaks in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

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Interest rates expected to hold steady at Fed meeting likely to be Powell's last as chair

The Federal Reserve is also grappling with the economic impact of a global energy shock triggered by the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

Interest rates expected to hold steady at Fed meeting likely to be Powell's last as chair

The Federal Reserve is also grappling with the economic impact of a global energy shock triggered by the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve on March 18, 2026.

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Security Scare at The White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump

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Why Trump is unlikely to pull back from public events after assassination attempt

Those in Trump's inner circle say he won't let the latest incident at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner alter his approach to the presidency.

Federal Communications Commission Holds Open Meeting In Washington, DC

FCC ramps up pressure on ABC and Disney after Kimmel's comments

FCC directs Disney-owned TV stations to file early license renewals

The move is linked to Jimmy Kimmel's recent joke about first lady Melania Trump, a source told NBC News.

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Tariff refunds pose a tricky question for businesses: What to do with the money

Companies that get refunds will have to choose between compensating customers or keeping the money.

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Tariff refunds pose a tricky question for businesses: What to do with the money

Companies that get refunds will have to choose between compensating customers or keeping the money.

Jared and Dawnita Hendricks have owned Village Lighting for 23 years, selling and distributing a variety of Christmas products to big box stores and directly to consumers online.

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Inside Day 2 of the OpenAI trial: All eyes on Elon Musk

Musk was at times boastful and snarky, using the witness stand not only to attack Altman but also as a platform to score points against other tech rivals.

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Inside Day 2 of the OpenAI trial: All eyes on Elon Musk

Musk was at times boastful and snarky, using the witness stand not only to attack Altman but also as a platform to score points against other tech rivals.

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