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Ceasefire Strains as Iran Tests U.S. Response in Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown
After 76 days without routine funding, a record for the agency, the Department of Homeland Security is finally back on stable financial footing.
Warsh Advances as Fed Pick Amid Political Tensions, Rate Uncertainty
The Senate Banking Committee has voted to advance Kevin Warsh as the next potential chair of the Federal Reserve.
UAE to Exit OPEC in Major Shakeup to Global Oil Markets
The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC effective May 1st, marking a significant disruption to the global oil alliance.
Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire as Peace Talks Stall in Islamabad
President Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire, citing Tehran's government as "seriously fractured."
Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds
President Trump made a remarkable appeal to American business today, telling CNBC's Squawk Box that he will "remember" companies that choose not to seek refunds
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.
