Schumer and other Senate Democrats call for a federal probe of huge oil deals by Exxon and Chevron

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 other Democratic senators are urging federal regulators to investigate multibillion-dollar acquisitions by oil giants ExxonMobil and Chevron, saying the deals could lead to higher prices at the gas pump. In a letter Wednesday to the Federal Trade Commission, the lawmakers said Exxon’s proposed $60 billion…

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Sec. of Homeland Security Mayorkas takes Josh Hawley down hard during contentious hearing

On Tuesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. With recent events in Israel hanging over the proceedings, the annual “Threats to the Homeland” hearing focused on rising antisemitism, along with fears of domestic terrorism. Because Sen. Josh Hawley and his GOP colleagues use all…

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NFL trade deadline tracker: Seahawks acquire DE Leonard Williams from Giants – Yahoo Sports

NFL trade deadline tracker: Seahawks acquire DE Leonard Williams from Giants  Yahoo Sports Eagles Trade Deadline: 5 linebackers Howie should target  Yardbarker 2023 NFL trade deadline live updates: All the latest signings, rumors and buzz in final two days to make deals  CBS Sports Eagles trade Kentavius Street to the Falcons  NBC Sports Eagles restructure Kevin Byard’s contract, create…

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