In-Depth
U.S. Is Not “Energy Independent,” Despite Trump’s Claims
Posted on · But Texas’ crude oil production would cushion the effects of potential Iranian attacks on Mideast oil infrastructure.
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Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: Growing Gentrification, And How Texas Shaped Janis Joplin (Jan. 10, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Why gentrification here is outpacing other Texas cities, how tensions with Iran might affect the oil and gas industry, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week’s news, and how Texas shaped the music of Janis Joplin.
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Iran, Impeachment, And More Elections
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Sen. Ted Cruz Weighs In On Trade, Russia, And Other Foreign Policy Issues
Posted on · The junior senator from Texas spoke onstage with Houston Matters host Craig Cohen.
Energy & Environment
West Texas Boom Softens Oil Market Impacts Of Iran Tensions, Analysts Say
Posted on · There's less concern about supply disruptions with so much Permian oil available, but experts caution markets could be underestimating geopolitical risks.
News
Trump To Iran’s President Rouhani: ‘NEVER, EVER THREATEN’ The U.S. Again
Posted on · President Trump threatened Iran in a late-night tweet after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned Trump not to "play with the lion's tail" and that "war with Iran is the mother of all wars."
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UPDATE: Trump Announces US Withdrawal From Iran Deal
Posted on · Trump is expected to make the announcement Tuesday afternoon
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What You Need To Know About The Iran Nuclear Deal
Posted on · Ahead of President Trump's announcement, here's a look at what the sanctions do, what a U.S. pullout would mean, and possible reaction in Iran and around the world.
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Trump To Announce Decision On Iran Nuclear Deal On Tuesday
Posted on · Trump faces a May 12 deadline over whether to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal, which he long has criticized
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Travel Ban Case Is Justices’ First Dive Into Trump Policy
Posted on · The policy under review at the court applies to travelers from five countries with overwhelmingly Muslim populations — Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen
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Iran Lawmaker Says Some 3,700 Arrested Amid Protests, Unrest
Posted on · Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed "Americans and Zionists" for the recent protests, saying money supporting them came from "one of the filthy-rich governments of the Persian Gulf"
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Immigration, Infrastructure And Iran: The President’s Plans For 2018
Posted on · President Trump enters his second year in office, fresh off his first legislative victory. Are there more to come? What about that Russia probe, hot spots overseas — and those midterm elections?
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Blames Tehran’s ‘Enemies’ For Inciting Protests
Posted on · Ali Khamenei said "enemies of Iran" were meddling in the country using money, weapons and intelligence assets to create havoc in the Islamic country
News
Supreme Court Allows Full Enforcement Of Trump Travel Ban
Posted on · The ban applies to travelers from Chad, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen
Sports
2018 World Cup Draw Results: Spain And Portugal In Same Group
Posted on · Russia goes into its home World Cup ranked 65th in the world, the lowest-ranked of any of the 32 teams in the tournament