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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.
Trump Makes History in the Courtroom as Scotus Weighs Birthright Citizenship
In an unprecedented move, President Trump attended Supreme Court oral arguments Wednesday, the first sitting president ever to do so.
Judge Slams Brakes on Trump's Lavish White House Ballroom
A federal judge has temporarily blocked construction of Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Targets Tech Giants as Middle East Conflict Escalates
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has threatened 18 major U.S. tech companies, including Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Google, and others.
Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iran's Energy Infrastructure if Deal Not Reached
Trump warned on Truth Social that the U.S. will destroy Iran's electric plants, oil wells, Kharg Island, and possibly desalination facilities.
