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Trump's Fed Pick Faces the Fire on Capitol Hill
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, faced questions from the Senate Banking Committee.
Oil Jumps, Markets Wobble as Iran Flashpoint Returns
Oil prices are climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare, rattling markets but stopping short of the sharp swings seen earlier in the conflict.
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Ceasefire Teeters
Fifty days into the conflict, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are flaring again, with clashes in the Gulf choking vital shipping lanes.
U.S. and Iran Inch Toward Ceasefire as Blockade Squeezes Tehran’s Economy
President Trump said the war with Iran is “very close to over,” as the U.S. and Iran move closer to agreeing on a ceasefire extension.
Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell as May Deadline Looms
President Trump says he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step aside when his term at the helm of the central bank expires.
U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse Over the Weekend
After a grueling day of high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance emerged to deliver a stark message, no deal had been reached.
Trump Warns Iran to Halt Strait of Hormuz Fees as Ceasefire Strains
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, demanding it stop charging cryptocurrency fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
White House Warned Staff Against Iran War Prediction Market Bets
The White House sent an email to staff warning them against placing prediction market bets related to the Iran war following suspiciously timed trades.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed Despite U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
Despite a two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Iran continues to restrict and condition ship passage.
Trump Warns "A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight" as Iran Deadline Hits
Trump escalated his most extreme threats yet against Iran on Tuesday, warning of civilizational destruction unless Tehran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Gas Prices Hit $4.12 as Iran War Continues
Regular gasoline averaged $4.12 per gallon Monday, according to AAA, up 38% since the start of the Iran conflict and above the $4 mark.
Trump Pushes Forward on Fed Chair Nomination Amid Criminal Probe Standoff
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled an April 16th confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair.
U.S.-Iran Conflict Enters Critical Window as Trump Deadline Looms
A Pakistani-brokered ceasefire proposal has emerged from overnight negotiations, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities followed by broader peace talks.
Trump Fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, Who Will Take Over as AG?
Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, reportedly due to frustration over her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.
U.S.-Iran Conflict Escalates as Trump Threatens Infrastructure
Trump threatened to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants and expressed interest in seizing Iranian oil and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Targets Big Pharma With 100% Tariff Threat
The Trump administration is drafting a plan to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs and their active ingredients.
Oil Surges as Hormuz Standoff Drags On
Oil prices spiked sharply Thursday after Trump warned of further military strikes against Iran within weeks, dashing hopes for a quick end to the conflict.
