The commandos have not been assigned specific roles. But President Trump has expressed concern about the now-closed Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s store of enriched uranium.
Already pinched by the high costs of living, some families have modified how they plan to travel by road and air as the Iran war pushes gas and oil prices higher.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his former Republican opponent recorded a skit on cat adoption for the Inner Circle, an annual press corps roast. Some politicians weren’t laughing.
Oil prices climbed above $116 per barrel after markets opened Sunday, as Iran-backed Houthi militants fired missiles and drones at Israel over the weekend and promised to continue attacks. Why it matters: The increase came as the war moved into its fifth week, showing little sign of abating despite President Trump's talk of diplomacy. Driving the news: The global benchmark Brent crude rose 3.3% to $116.25 per barrel. - WTI, the main U.S. reference, was also up about 3% to nearly $103 per barrel. The big picture: More than 3,500 U.S. troops, including about 2,500 Marines, arrived in the Middle East, officials said Saturday. - The speaker of Iran's parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, threatened to set U.S. troops "on fire" and step…
Senator Bernie Sanders, speaking at a rally at Lehman College, lent his support to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s effort to raise taxes on millionaires. The mayor was not present.
Protesters from the Iranian diaspora in the U.S. gathered in Washington, D.C. as the war in the Middle East broadens. Many say they are aligned with the U.S. and Israel and explain why they want to see regime change in Tehran.
Finding a job is hard right now, especially for young people starting their careers. NPR's Adrian Ma spoke with college students and an economist about navigating today's tough job market.