Bruce Clayton
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Bruce Clayton is a breaking news contributing reporter for The San Joaquin Valley Sun. Email him at news@sjvsun.com.
Lighthizer resigns from Trump Media board
The former trade chief stepped down from the board amid the company’s strategic merger and shift toward fusion energy.
March 6, 2026
Crenshaw defeated in Texas GOP primary by hard-line challenger
TexasState Representative Steve Toth unseated Dan Crenshaw in a closely contested Republican primary, signaling a shift toward more conservative leadership in the Houston-area district.
March 4, 2026
Diesel prices top $4 per gallon as Middle East conflict drives costs higher
Escalating tensions in the Middle East are fueling a surge in diesel and gasoline prices across the U.S.
March 4, 2026
Oil prices spike to highest level since 2024
Escalating tensions and disruptions in the Middle East have triggered sharp increases in oil and gas prices.
March 3, 2026
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to gun ownership ban by nonviolent felons
The justices refused to review a case questioning the constitutionality of barring nonviolent felons from possessing firearms, leaving longstanding federal restrictions in place.
March 2, 2026
State Farm to issue $100 average refund to auto insurance customers
The insurer will return a total of $5 billion to policyholders this summer, with refund amounts based on customers’ location and premiums.
February 27, 2026
Paramount clears path for $110 billion Warner Bros. merger
Netflix has declined to match an increased Paramount bid, removing itself from the race to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery and setting the stage for a mega-merger in the entertainment industry.
February 27, 2026
U.S. awards record energy loan to Southern Co subsidiaries
The unprecedented federal loan aims to boost grid reliability, lower energy costs and drive major upgrades across Georgia and Alabama’s power infrastructure.
February 25, 2026
Consumer confidence rises in February, outpacing expectations
Americans’ perceptions of the labor market improved as the Conference Board’s index rebounded in February, although confidence remains below last year’s highs.
February 24, 2026
FedEx sues U.S. for refund after tariff ruling
The shipping giant’s lawsuit could pave the way for billions in tariff refunds following a high court ruling that declared Trump’s tariff actions illegal.
February 24, 2026