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Analysis: Trump's Iran speech ignores the risks of a return to the 1970s
Oil shocks crippled past presidencies. The Iran war is putting Trump into the danger zone.
What the polls say about the Iran war ahead of Trump's speech: From the Politics Desk
Plus, digging into Trump's recent rhetoric on "regime change" in Iran. And the Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship.
Can Donald Trump singlehandedly withdraw the US from NATO?
For years President Donald Trump has been deeply critical of NATO, including a slew of statements since the beginning of the Iran war. In two recent interviews he has said he would consider taking the significant step of withdrawing the US from the alliance altogether.
'Here we go again': Businesses grapple with fuel costs
Businesses say they are feeling the effects of rising fuel costs amid the Iran war.
Trump’s threats of targeting water plants in Iran, a potential war crime, alarm Gulf allies
After President Donald Trump floated on Monday the possibility of expanding the Iran war by potentially striking water treatment plants in Iran, some Gulf countries reiterated grave concerns to the Trump administration about any strikes on civilian infrastructure and the risk of an intensifying tit-for-tat escalation, according to four regional sources.
Large Japanese companies are more optimistic despite Iran conflict, but analysts say this may not last
The positive sentiment may not fully capture the impact from the Iran war, analysts said, as Japan's Tankan survey period ended in March.
Vance and Rubio's differing postures on Iran war highlight their challenges ahead of 2028 election
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance are both seen as the Republican Party’s strongest potential candidates in the next presidential election, but the Iran war could prove to be a political millstone for them
King Charles III to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war
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As Americans bear costs of the Iran war and DHS shutdown, politicians leave town
Congress left for recess without resolving the shutdown, and Trump still regularly goes to Palm Beach in wartime.
The market is sending a worrying signal about the economy
Good news: Oil traders are betting the Iran war will end fairly soon. Bad news: They’re also betting the economic damage from the war could last for years.
Why America’s hard-power military might isn’t ending the Iran war
Donald Trump is fond of telling Ukraine it has no cards in its attritional war with Russia. But the US president is facing growing questions about the strength of his own deck in the war with Iran.
Trump's disconnect in DHS stalemate fuels Republican infighting: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Iran war stretches into its second month.
Pentagon seeks $200 billion in additional funds for the Iran war, AP source says
The requested amount would be a hefty boost to the Pentagon’s annual budget, which Congress approved at more than $800 billion for the current fiscal year.
Kemi the attention-seeker somehow always makes two plus two equal five
The looming oil crisis caused by the Iran war gives the Conservative leader a platform from which to jump to the wrong conclusions
Republicans Flirt With Health Care Cuts to Fund Iran War
Republicans are considering health care cuts to pay for the Trump administration's $200 billion funding request for the Iran war.
Kosovo, one of Europe’s poorest countries, struggles as Iran war drives up fuel prices
Kosovo is one of the Europe's poorest countries and struggles with a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
Oil prices rise again as the Iran war enters its 5th week
Brent oil prices rose to over $115 a barrel when markets reopened on Sunday, a $3 increase from its Friday high of $112.57.
The problem for investors: We don't know how Trump wants the Iran war to end
In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer argues that the S&P 500 is likely to see further declines during the Iran war.
California farmers were already struggling. Then came the Iran war
The war's disruption of exports and rise in fertilizer prices are hurting California farmers.
Vance Wins CPAC Straw Poll, but Rubio Gains Steam Among MAGA Faithful
Conference organizers presented the poll results as a rebuttal to narratives that Republicans were split over the Iran war and support for Israel.
Steve Bannon tells CPAC that Iran war is just beginning.
Former White House adviser Steve Bannon teased that the Iran war may only be beginning.
When will the Iran war end? Not soon enough, some Americans say
A trio of Americans told USA TODAY they were forgoing pet care and skipping vacations because of the pinch the war has put on the economy.
Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war
President Donald Trump describes the war with Iran as a success, even as his message about the conflict keeps shifting
America’s long-haul truckers were already struggling. Then came $5 diesel
Diesel, the largest day-to-day expense in trucking, has jumped in price since the start of the Iran war. That’s hurting the trucking industry, particularly small fleet owners.
The voting bloc that could swing Maine's Senate race: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the Iran war hits the one-month mark.
Business Lookahead: Gauging the war's impact
STORY: From a worrying drop in stocks to a surge in energy prices from the war in the Middle East to key data on jobs and trade, these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. ::Look Ahead::War impactThe first quarter is ending with financial markets at the mercy of geopolitics.The Iran war has wiped roughly $7 trillion off global stocks since it erupted.With oil prices up nearly 70% year to date, suddenly interest rates are heading up, rather than down, and energy-hungry AI does not look like such a slam-dunk anymore.Meanwhile, gold has plunged 16% after being nearly unstoppable since the start of 2025.We’ll see whether markets roll on or rollover as the second quarter begins.::Job growth in focusThe U.S. jobs report for March comes out Friday.It will offer a crucial view into the economy's health as investors gauge fallout from the energy price surge.Monthly payrolls are seen rising by 48,000, according to a Reuters poll. February's surprisingly weak report caught Wall Street off guard, showing nonfarm payrolls fell by 92,000 while the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.Uncertainty over the Iran war is also clouding the economic forecasts for the Federal Reserve, with Wall Street pulling back on expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts this year as the oil price surge fuels concerns about rising inflation.Other U.S. data in the coming week includes retail sales for February and reports on manufacturing and services activity.::Chip checkSouth Korea releases its trade data for March on Wednesday.It will provide an early indicator of how the global economy is holding up in the face of the war and the resulting shock to energy prices. Korea's export-heavy economy is a bellwether for global trade and one of the first to report data from the previous month.Its manufacturing fortunes are of even greater interest than usual, not just because of its dependence on Middle Eastern energy imports, but also because its world-leading DRAM chips are of critical importance to the AI sector and currently in short supply too. ::Inflation assessmentAnd flash euro zone inflation for March is due on Tuesday. After long hovering around the 2% mark, higher energy prices are now expected to push headline inflation up, as they did in 2022. The question is, how large and sustained any jump in inflation might be.Early data is not painting a pretty picture. Private sector growth in the euro zone slowed sharply in March, with input costs rising to their highest in more than three years and supply chains being significantly disrupted.Money markets are now heavily pricing in a rate hike which was almost unthinkable before the Iran war.
Trump tells farmers that tractor companies should lower prices
President Donald Trump announced new measures on Friday to support U.S. farmers who are reeling from the administration's trade policies and the Iran war and suggested farm equipment makers cut
Consumers down on the economy, as gas prices and mortgages surge due to war
Consumer sentiment in the economy dropped to its lowest level in 2026 as the Iran war causes fuel prices to surge.
Are insiders profiting from prediction markets over the Iran war?
And does that threaten US national security?
Stock market today: Nasdaq 100 enters official correction amid Iran sell-off
The Nasdaq 100 entered correction territory on Friday. AI jitters, the Iran war, and a memory stock sell-off have dragged the index lower.
Trump to pitch new relief for farmers battered by tariffs, Iran war
Trump is looking to bolster support for the agriculture industry at a time when farmers are struggling with the impact of tariffs and the Iran war.
Older and younger conservatives at CPAC are split over Trump's war in Iran
A sharp generational split over the Iran war is opening up at this year’s Conservative Political Action Conference
Scoop: Cabinet to huddle to talk midterms, economy
The meeting comes as the Iran war has sent gas prices soaring, and after the stock market's worst day since Trump launched the war.
Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health.
Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say
The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health.
Iran war: how rising energy prices are affecting people around the world
Energy costs are rising globally due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. Other supply chains could also be in peril.
Trump says the Iran war is over. So why won’t he end it?
It may not be possible to TACO out of this one.
If Trump’s diplomacy fails, the Iran war could get much worse
Iran doesn’t seem to be susceptible to the art of the deal.
Ukraine's unique role in the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
Plus, congressional Republicans plot a new reconciliation push.
At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has hosted a monthly Christian prayer and worship service at the Pentagon, the first since the Iran war began.
The economy was already a big problem for Trump. The Iran war is making it worse
Amid the constant barrage of President Donald Trump’s often-unpopular actions, it can be easy to lose sight of what probably matters most politically: the sputtering economy.
OpenAI shutters Sora: What’s next for artificial intelligence in entertainment?
Today on AirTalk: Open AI closes Sora; US at 250; Parenting in year 0; How is the Iran war affecting prices? Homelessness funds on the table; and Marine…
The right is openly divided over the Iran war as conservatives gather for CPAC
This year, neither Trump nor Vice President JD Vance has been publicly announced as speaking to the gathering. But among those who are slated to speak are big names in the MAGA movement who have voiced conflicting views on the Iran war.
German Business Outlook Sinks as Iran War Puts Recovery ‘on Ice’
Germany’s business outlook soured as higher energy prices due to the Iran war threaten to derail its nascent economic revival.
German business sentiment fell noticeably in March, Ifo finds
German business morale fell in March, a survey showed on Wednesday, as the Iran war made companies grow more pessimistic about the future.
Conservatives gather for CPAC with the right openly divided over the Iran war
Conservatives are holding one of their largest annual gatherings as President Donald Trump faces a tough moment and a growing rift over the war in Iran
Organized Money: The Business of Betting on Murder with Sen. Chris Murphy
Bet you can’t guess who is insider trading the Iran War.
Iran war starts to hit global economy, business surveys show
The Iran war is already taking a toll on major economies around the world, according to business surveys on Tuesday which showed how a surge in energy prices and rising uncertainty were dampening activity and pushing inflation expectations higher.
Will the Iran war end oil dependence?
Trump fights clean energy, but oil shock may spur change
Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this week to try to sell America’s skeptical Group of Seven allies on the Iran war that has sent global fuel prices soaring
French Business-Activity Gauge Hits Five-Month Low on Iran
French business activity declined at the fastest pace since October as the Iran war threatens to derail the country’s economic revival.
French Business Lobby Doesn’t See Inflation Surging on Iran War
France’s largest business lobby, Medef, doesn’t see inflation surging because of the Iran war, the organization’s chief said on Tuesday.
India’s March private business activity slows to lowest since Oct 2022, missing forecasts
India's private-sector business activity, which had been on an upswing since the start of 2026, falters in March due to shockwaves from the Iran war
How Trump shifted from threatening Iran’s power plants to touting peace talks
President Donald Trump’s sudden turnabout and, according to him, rapidly advancing peace talks made for an abrupt shift in the administration’s approach to the Iran war.
Trump’s new red line could set the Iran war on a fateful course
On Friday, President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” his war with Iran. But a day later, he threatened to “obliterate” the country’s power plants in an escalation that could further tip the conflict out of control.
Politics chat: Trump's mixed messages on the Iran war, the latest on DHS funding
We look at President Trump's mixed messages on the war with Iran, plus the latest on Department of Homeland Security funding, which Congress has frozen over his immigration enforcement policies.
High Gas Prices, Driven Up by the Iran War, Loom Over the Midterms
The war has complicated the Republican message on affordability. Democrats see an opportunity to drive their economic message while tying President Trump to an unpopular overseas conflict.
Amid soaring prices, Maryland Republicans make political push for gas tax holiday
Maryland House and Senate Republicans said Thursday they will press for a 30-day gas tax holiday to ease skyrocketing gas prices spawned by the Iran war.
Maggie Haberman: Trump ‘showing a greater tolerance for certain political pain’ related to the Iran war
How the Trump administration could be hurting Israel’s already damaged brand
On two major occasions, the Trump administration has gestured at Israel being mostly responsible for major inflection points in the Iran war — even though the evidence on both counts isn’t totally clear.
Cracks emerge in GOP over Iran war cost as administration floats more than $200B request to Congress
Cracks are emerging among congressional Republicans over the Iran war with key lawmakers skeptical about spending hundreds of billions of dollars to prolong the conflict and several refusing to support any money without a clear White House strategy.
How the Iran war is becoming ‘the soundtrack of the midterm election campaign’
How will the Iran war widen the rift between the US and China?
Trump asks to delay planned summit with Xi
Treasury Secretary Bessent unveils plan to flood market with oil amid Iran war
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the Iran war, surging oil prices, market volatility, Fed uncertainty, Powell’s future and the U.S. strategy to stabilize the global economy.
3 stress signals show why investors are underpricing Iran war risks
Amova Asset Management's Naomi Fink thinks investors are looking at the Iran war market volatility all wrong, and it's not just a simple oil shock.
Exclusive | Russia’s Shadow-Fleet Kingpin Is Back in Business
Moscow’s salesman-in-chief has turned the Iran war to his favor, selling oil that until recently was adrift at sea.
Japan's leader heads to Washington for a visit complicated by the Iran war fallout
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has left for the United States for what she expects to be a “very difficult” meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Takeaways from intelligence officials’ testimony to lawmakers amid war with Iran
Top Trump administration officials testified publicly Wednesday for the first time since the launch of the Iran war three weeks ago.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady
Federal Reserve policymakers chose to leave interest rates unchanged at their March meeting amid a softening labor market and uncertainty over the economic impact of the Iran war.
Opinion | Israel, the Iran War, and the G.O.P.’s Growing Antisemitism Problem
Michelle Goldberg on a dark political reality she found in Florida.
Trump said he wanted one of the Texas Senate candidates to drop out. Now he’s missed the deadline
President Donald Trump promised his endorsement was forthcoming in the GOP Texas Senate runoff and said he wanted whoever he didn’t pick to drop out. But now — preoccupied with the Iran war and a doomed voting bill — he’s missed a critical deadline.
The counties to watch in the Illinois primary: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a Trump administration official steps down over the Iran war.
The significance of Trump appointee Joe Kent resigning over the Iran war
The conservative movement’s internal debate over the Iran war entered a new phase on Tuesday, with the first resignation of a prominent Trump appointee who criticized the war.
Fact check: Trump’s barrage of false or unproven claims about the Iran war
President Donald Trump continues to make false and unproven claims about the war in Iran.
Trump’s alternate reality on the Iran war
President Donald Trump’s commentary on the Iran war has been confusing, inconsistent and contradictory. And it often looks a lot like the man leading the war effort isn’t terribly clued in on or curious about the details.
Who are Joe Kent and his first wife, Shannon? Intel head quits over Iran war
Joe Kent resigned from his post as the president's top counterterrorism official over the Iran war. Here's what to know about him.
The Iran war already has a winner
The spiraling conflict is a lifeline for Vladimir Putin.
Where's the exit? For Trump, harder to get out of the Iran war than into it
On week three of the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, the war is expanding and the consequences are intensifying, including at the gas pump.
‘Very damaging’: how the Iran war is hitting energy-intensive industries
Conflict pushes companies struggling with rising costs in sectors such as steel and chemicals to the edge
Trump said he spoke to a former president about bombing Iran. Four denials suggest otherwise.
Trump said twice Monday that he spoke to one of his predecessors about the Iran war and that the former president said he wished he had taken the action Trump did.
What does Israel want from the Iran war? Is it different from what the US wants?
The US and Israel attacked Iran together at the same time. But as the war drags into its third week, it is becoming clear the two countries have some differences in how they see the war proceeding.
Trump insisted he didn’t need allies’ help in Iran. Now he’s demanding they step in
NATO allies face calls from Trump to help address the Strait of Hormuz crisis, raising doubts about the US president’s claims the Iran war is going well after he previously insisted he didn’t need their help.
Trump threatens to ‘knock the hell out of’ Iran's Kharg Island in impromptu phone call with PBS News
The comments came during a three-minute phone call Monday morning with PBS News' Liz Landers, while the president was attending what he described as a “very important meeting” on the Iran war.
Young voters helped elect Trump, but some have regrets over the Iran war
They were a key part of the coalition that powered the president’s comeback, and their frustrations signal vulnerability for Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Gulf investors seen likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy despite the Iran war
Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel.
If Trump has already won the Iran war, why does he need foreign ships to help him end it?
A week ago, President Donald Trump told Britain not to bother sending ships to the Middle East because he’d already won the Iran war.
AP analysis: Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels
President Donald Trump has grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to explain the Iran war — or how it will end — in a way that resonates with the American public.
Trump is searching for an endgame to the Iran war
Senior officials privately expressed doubt the Trump administration can achieve the overthrow of Iran's government and the destruction of its nuclear program through military means.
How Israeli domestic politics affect the Iran war
NPR's Scott Simon asks former Israeli deputy national security adviser Chuck Freilich, now at Columbia University, about Israeli domestic politics and their effect on the Iran war.
Trump’s voting bill push tests relationship with GOP lawmakers: From the Politics Desk
Trump struggles to land on a clear message for the Iran war.
Vance’s distance from the Iran war is getting more conspicuous
It’s been two weeks since President Donald Trump launched a war with Iran, and Vice President JD Vance has yet to offer anything like the full-throated public votes of confidence he offered about Trump’s previous operations.
Multiple House Republicans post openly anti-Muslim statements
At least four House Republicans have expressed anti-Islamic sentiments on social media in the wake of the Iran War and recent violent attacks in the U.S.
The politics of the Iran war
Our weekly podcast on America. This week, we examine how Americans are viewing the conflict
US farmers rush to sell crops as Iran war fuels rally
U.S. grain prices have surged since the Iran war began, triggering a flurry of corn and soybean sales by farmers who squirreled away last year's harvests due to weak prices.
Seven reasons why Trump hasn’t won the Iran war
President Donald Trump is heading toward a vexing crossroads in Iran.
Seven reasons why Trump hasn’t won the Iran war
President Donald Trump is heading toward a vexing crossroads in Iran.
Key Senate chairman hopes to soon have first public oversight hearings on war with Iran
Senate Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker is planning soon to hold the first public oversight hearing of the Iran war with top US Department of Defense officials testifying, CNN has learned.
Iran war complicates the economic pivot GOP badly wants to see from Trump
President Donald Trump has tried — at least occasionally — to maintain focus on the domestic priority his advisers believe is essential for GOP success in November’s midterm elections. But the Iran war has badly complicated his attempts at an economic pivot.
John Cornyn's filibuster flip: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how Vladimir Putin could be an unintended winner of the Iran war.