Mar 19 Justice Department probe of Powell could backfire on Trump and keep Fed chair in office By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press President Donald Trump has for months wanted to remove Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. But instead, an investigation by one of his own officials could end up extending Powell's time at the top of the central bank even after his term… Continue reading
Mar 19 Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy U.S. troops to seize uranium? By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The president has been circumspect about how far he's willing to go to follow through on his pledge to destroy Iran's weapons program once and for all, including seizing or destroying the near-bomb-grade nuclear material that Iran possesses. Continue reading
Mar 19 Treasury Department begins taking over federal student loans from Education Department By Collin Binkley, Associated Press The U.S. Education Department is handing off a portion of its student loan portfolio to the Treasury Department, a first step toward shedding management of all student loans as Trump administration officials dismantle the federal education agency. Continue reading
Mar 19 Why experts say the Iran war underscores risks of Trump's all-in focus on oil By Matthew Daly, Associated Press As crude oil prices rise above $100 a barrel and gasoline prices surge toward $4 a gallon, Trump's strategy of blocking clean energy such as wind and solar power has left Americans with fewer alternative energy sources and thus more vulnerable to supply shocks… Continue reading
Mar 19 Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influence By Thomas Beaumont, David Bauder, Associated Press It was no surprise when Joe Kent showed up on Tucker Carlson’s podcast a day after quitting his counterterrorism job in President Donald Trump’s administration. But before long, the conversation moved in a different direction as Kent nodded to conspiracy… Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Senate Homeland Security panel advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Sen. Markwayne Mullin moved a step closer to becoming President Donald Trump's next homeland security secretary after a Senate committee Thursday narrowly advanced his nomination. Continue reading
Mar 19 How State Department cuts of Middle East experts affect U.S.'s handling of Iran war By Byron Tau, Associated Press In the escalating war in Iran, the State Department’s Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs would ordinarily be at the center of the geopolitical fray. Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump on Thursday after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan was among the nations that did not quickly join his call to help protect… Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Gabbard, Patel, Ratcliffe testify in House hearing on national security threats By Molly Finnegan and Associated Press The health of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains uncertain, Gabbard told Congress Thursday. Testifying before the House Intelligence Committee, Gabbard said his exact condition, as well as the leadership structure in Iran, is not fully known to U.S. intelligence. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 7:19 Trump has 'no plan' on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura For the Democratic perspective on developments in the Iran war, Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut. Continue watching