A Democratic Senate could block President Trump's nominees until 2029. Justice Alito's decision to stay makes the midterms a Supreme Court election.

A series of Trump administration officials have either been ousted or are facing pressure ahead of November's midterm elections.

Mesabi Metallics struggled for years to open an Iron Range mine. Now, with the help of a longtime Trump adviser, it has major federal financing and Oval Office backing.

The Trump-led Iran war is also directly influencing consumer prices. Shortly after the president green-lit military action against Iran on Feb. 28, the latter shut down the Strait of Hormuz to virtually all commercial vessels. This effectively halted the daily movement of approximately one-fifth of the world's crude oil supply.