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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine emphasized Pentagon accomplishments during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, briefly interrupted by a protester.
Apr 30, 2026
Senate Democrats criticize Trump administration's proposed EPA budget cuts, arguing it undermines environmental protections.
Incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will encounter significant internal resistance to premature rate cuts as Jerome Powell remains on the Board of Governors.
The US national debt has now exceeded the size of the American economy, reaching 100.2% of GDP, according to new data.
President Trump's Iran blockade strategy complicates high-stakes trade negotiations with China, raising concerns about energy security and economic stability.
President Trump asserts Iran's economy is nearing collapse as the stalemate in the Strait of Hormuz impacts global oil prices.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine outlined the Pentagon's 2027 budget priorities during a Senate hearing.
The US economy expanded at a modest 2% annual rate in Q1 2026, fueled by federal spending and AI-driven business investment, though consumer spending slowed amid Iran conflict and rising energy costs.
President Trump reaffirms confidence in the U.S. naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, citing its strategic effectiveness despite regional tensions.
The Trump administration is reviewing potential troop reductions in Germany as NATO allies increase military spending and reassess their defense strategies.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's handling of the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran is under fire in Congress as global oil prices spike due to disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz.
Skyrocketing fuel costs disproportionately impact Republican-led rural districts, potentially influencing midterm election outcomes.
