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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - U.S. Petroleum Reserve Drained to 40‑Year Low, Storage Caverns at Risk. Mon Aug 17 16:21:11 2026

The United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest level in 40 years.

The United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve has been depleted over the course of the Iran war, raising concerns about sustainability and potential damage to the salt caverns storing it. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The United States’ Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has reached its lowest level in 40 years. DETAIL: On Monday, it was revealed that the U.S. SPR had dropped below 300 million barrels due to ongoing withdrawals for the Iran war, which began in late February. The depletion of the country’s SPR has contributed to record-high gas prices for mid-August, with the national average reaching $4.07 per gallon, according to AAA Gas Prices. The SPR was initially designed to handle five full drawdowns over its lifespan, but it…Open

REDSTATE (Bob Hoge) - Trump Changes Course on Hormuz 'Reimbursement Fees' After Gulf Leaders Come Up With Better Idea Tue Jul 14 17:47:06 2026

YOUTUBE (Monkey Werx) - Who Controls Hormuz? Thu Jul 9 23:04:07 2026

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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Jean Carroll CRIMINAL PROBE underway (Plus: US, Iran EXCHANGE fire) | RISING Thu May 28 18:10:53 2026

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0:00 James Talarico bashed the American flag! Wrong for Texas? Robby Soave | RISING 11:56 US, Iran trade fire after five drones downed over Hormuz Strait | RISING 18:44 E. Jean Carroll being criminally investigated by DOJ over alleged perjury: Reports | RISING 24:40 Megyn Kelly, New York Post call out Trump over IRS slush fund, 'corruption!' Lindsey Granger | RISING 34:04 Jill Biden admits Joe Biden stumbled at 2024 debate: 'he's having a stroke' | RISING 41:48 Sharyn Alfonsi goes off on Bari Weiss, Paramount after CBS declines to renew contract | RISING

REDSTATE (Ward Clark) - 'We Are Ready': Czech Republic Now Backing Trump Hormuz Strategy Wed May 27 21:12:25 2026

YOUTUBE (Monkey Werx) - The Digital Noose - The Hormuz Data Chokepoint that Could Cripple the World Tue May 19 22:32:17 2026

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DAILYCALLER (Francis Kapper) - Chinese Supertanker Glides Through Hormuz Blockade As White House Touts ‘Good’ Talks In Beijing Thu May 14 19:44:09 2026

'Impact goes far beyond energy'

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Warren, Buttigieg TAKE HEAT for KILLING Spirit Airlines (Plus: Trump FUMES at Bill Maher) | RISING Mon May 4 20:03:21 2026

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Watch Rising's full episode: May 4th, 2026. 0:00 Spirit Airlines is dead - thanks a lot, Elizabeth Warren! Robby Soave | RISING 11:35 Two US-flagged ships pass through Hormuz Strait amid new naval escort, 'Project Freedom' | RISING 21:57 MAGA influencer, J6 rioter swept up in FL trafficking, prostitution sting: Lindsey Granger | RISING 33:12 New poll: Americans outraged by high gas prices: most blame Trump | RISING 41:28 Trump rants against Fox News, Bill Maher for interview with Gavin Newsom | RISING

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Treasury Department warns US shippers not to pay Hormuz toll to Iran or face possible sanctions Fri May 1 00:00:00 2026

Iran has imposed taxes for safe passage through the strait, forcing ships to pay a $1 tax for every oil barrel on a tanker that is trying to get through the strait.