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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided updates on the ongoing Iran conflict during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Mar 31, 2026
President Trump considers ending the conflict without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, potentially leaving allies vulnerable to economic instability.
An Iranian drone attack targeted a Kuwaiti crude oil tanker in Dubai, escalating tensions in the Gulf amid ongoing US-Iran hostilities.
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring Venezuela-style strategies to address Iran, raising concerns over oversimplification of regional complexities.
The national average fuel price has exceeded $4 per gallon for the first time since August 2022, driven by escalating oil costs.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators urged Taiwan to approve a $40 billion military budget, emphasizing the need to counter China’s growing regional threat.
President Trump considers escalating military presence in Iran as diplomatic talks falter over demands for a cease-fire.
President Trump's threat to target Iran's water supply intensifies scrutiny over his approach to wartime norms and civilian protections.
The national average gas price has surpassed $4 per gallon, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and supply disruptions.
The Trump administration launches a recruitment push targeting early-career workers to address a retiring federal workforce.
India aims to attract billions in U.S. investment to reduce reliance on Russian and Middle Eastern oil and bolster domestic energy security.
Lawmakers return home amid the longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history, with growing public frustration over delayed federal services.
