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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced he will stay on as a Fed governor, citing concerns over political interference in monetary policy.
Apr 30, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth engaged in a heated exchange with Democratic lawmakers during a marathon hearing on US military strategy in the Iran war.
Congress passes a budget blueprint to allocate funds for ICE and resolve the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
President Trump will be briefed on new military options against Iran, including strikes and naval blockade strategies.
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday reports recent utility outages at several Coast Guard stations, warning of potential future disruptions as the DHS shutdown persists.
Uncertainty over potential conflict with Iran drives up gasoline prices, impacting American consumers.
Sen. JD Vance acknowledges depletion of U.S. missile reserves as conflict with Iran escalates, raising alarms over military readiness.
President Trump announces potential cuts to U.S. troop presence in Germany following escalating disputes with NATO allies and Iran.
President Trump is weighing a reduction of U.S. military presence in Germany as tensions with NATO and German leadership escalate over Iran policy.
President Trump insists on continuing the blockade of Iranian ports to pressure Tehran into a nuclear agreement.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and top Pentagon officials testified before the House Armed Services Committee regarding a Kuwait strike that resulted in the deaths of six U.S. troops.
Apr 29, 2026