Ellen McNamara

NEWS that Congressional staff are not going to like- Delta is suspending its special congressional desk service for members of Congress until the shutdown is over. @ajc ajc.com/politics/2026/…

SCOOP: Someone made nearly $1m from dozens of remarkably accurate and well-timed bets about Iran, according to a new analysis of Polymarket data shared with CNN. They have 93% "win rate" for Iran bets over $10k since 2024, raising insider trading concerns cnn.com/2026/03/24/pol…

Boy athletes are repeating eighth grade in a "holdback" year to grow ahead of recruitment for college NIL packages potentially worth millions on.wsj.com/4rAVtEQ

Bob Mueller was one of the finest directors in the history of the FBI, transforming the bureau after 9/11 and saving countless lives. But it was his relentless commitment to the rule of law and his unwavering belief in our bedrock values that made him one of the most respected public servants of our time. Michelle and I send our condolences to Bob’s family, and everyone who knew and admired him.

NEW: In a letter to employees, United CEO Scott Kirby says the airline is prepping for oil to hit $175/barrel & “doesn't get back down to $100/barrel until the end of 2027.” United is shaving 3% of off-peak flights - “think redeyes, Tues/Wed/Sat flying” - this spring & summer.

a month ago, this same fillup would have cost $43.62. The economy will really start to feel this in about 2 weeks after Americans start to see the higher cost in their budget and out of their paycheck

According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices are now setting records too, just not in the same way as diesel. Fastest pace of increase in the national average: 1-week: still 2022 (+$0.55c/gal) 2-week: still 2022 (+$0.78) 3-week: NEW RECORD (+$0.91) 4-week: NEW RECORD (+$0.97)

BREAKING: According to GasBuddy data, the national average price of gasoline- $3.86/gal- is now at its highest level since 2022.

Jet fuel prices up another 25c/gal today for most regions- the Midwest remains the only region with jet below $4gal, expect continued pressure on airfares to rise. Each Boeing 777-300ER will cost just under ~$200,000 to fill up today.

To quote the @NWSPhoenix forecast discussion: "If this watch were to be upgraded to a Extreme Heat Warning, which almost certain at this point, it would become the earliest heat warning to go into effect, with the current earliest instance occurring between April 26th and 30th of 2020." Spoiler: This watch is now a warning.

the national average price of diesel is just a penny from reaching $5 for the second time on record, according to GasBuddy data.

Americans today will spend $275 million more on gasoline than they did before the US attacked Iran, now totaling nearly $2.5 billion since the start.

Shouldn’t have been playing with it in the first place. It was slippery and a Texas Tech player got injured. @Big12Conference

I believe it's no longer a question of IF but WHEN the national average price for diesel reaches $5 per gallon... thinking the next few days it'll happen. $4.83/gal right now.

BREAKING: Iran's new supreme leader said they would leverage the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors would continue. apnews.com/live/iran-war-…

Iran's new Supreme Leader said the Strait of Hormuz must stay closed and that all U.S. military bases in the Middle East should shut immediately, warning of further attacks- CNBC

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pentagon tells Congress the first week of the Iran war cost the US $11.3 billion, an AP source says.

Vinnie Pasquantino has the first three-homer game in the 20-year history of the World Baseball Classic. Italy leads, 8-1, in the eighth inning and is six outs from sweeping Pool B and allowing Team USA to advance into the quarterfinals.

FINAL: Italy 8, USA 6 One of the biggest upsets in WBC history as the Americans go down. Aaron Judge was up as the tying run with two outs in the ninth. Greg Weissert struck him out, and the Americans’ ability to advance now depends on the Italy-Mexico game Wednesday night.

🚨 NEW: Trump is delaying a Texas Senate endorsement — and privately using it to pressure GOP senators. Trump told me last week he was leaning away from Paxton… But the Texas AG may have saved himself by pushing the SAVE America act. Full story w/ @liz_crampton politico.com/news/2026/03/0…