Chris Cuomo argues that the midterms should be about the economic problems facing Americans, including affordability. He says those in power want to distract from those concerns by focusing on Muslims, migrants and measles. He also looks at signs of a potential political shift toward Democrats, including changes in projections of House races and the electoral map, as Trump makes another move on tariffs involving Canada. Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and conservative radio host Ben Ferguson debate. The Iran war, which the White House originally said would last a few weeks, is about to hit its sixth month and the Trump Administration has pivoted to economic warfare. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the launch of…
President Donald Trump vowed “tremendous economic consequences” against countries that continue to do business with Tehran. China pushed back today against Trump’s threat of an “economic D-Day” against Iran, saying sanctions do not “fit the interest of any party.” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged China, a major trading partner with Iran, to “get with the program.” But the US has little leverage over Beijing. Tehran also condemned the US president’s economic threat, with the Iranian Foreign Ministry warning that those who order or implement the levies “are liable to prosecution and punishment.” 0:00 Trump orders "crushing economic operation" against Iran, threatening "economic D-Day" 0:20 Treasury Secretary…
Iran has more cards to play to avoid the U.S. blockade halting its oil output — at least for now, analysts say. Why it matters: Oil is Iran's economic lifeblood, and President Trump hopes blocking exports — which eventually causes production to halt — will force concessions. - But Iran has extra storage capacity, and reportedly can get some tankers through the blockade — so it may be able to resist that pressure for a while longer. - The state of Iran's oil infrastructure could sway regime strategy as the Strait of Hormuz stalemate creates political pain for Trump. What they're saying: The country "may not be in imminent danger of a major crude oil shut-in," writes Antoine Halff, chief analyst with the climate and energy data…
Iran has more cards to play to avoid the U.S. blockade halting its oil output — at least for now, analysts say. Why it matters: Oil is Iran's economic lifeblood, and President Trump hopes blocking exports — which eventually causes production to halt — will force concessions. - But Iran has extra storage capacity, and reportedly can get some tankers through the blockade — so it may be able to resist that pressure for a while longer. - The state of Iran's oil infrastructure could sway regime strategy as the Strait of Hormuz stalemate creates political pain for Trump. What they're saying: The country "may not be in imminent danger of a major crude oil shut-in," writes Antoine Halff, chief analyst with the climate and energy data…Open
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sending an amphibious assault ship, the USS Tripoli, and its Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East , a senior U.S. official confirmed to Axios on Friday. Why it matters: The deployment will add thousands of Marines, several warships, and F-35 fighter jets to support those already in the region, the U.S. official said. - The U.S. official said U.S. Central Command asked for the new force in order to have more options for military operations against Iran. - The Marine expeditionary unit will be able to conduct ground operations if ordered. The U.S. official declined to comment on that possibility. Driving the news: The Marine expeditionary force is moving into the region as Iran continues to…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is sending an amphibious assault ship, the USS Tripoli, and its Marine expeditionary unit to the Middle East , a senior U.S. official confirmed to Axios on Friday. Why it matters: The deployment will add thousands of Marines, several warships, and F-35 fighter jets to support those already in the region, the U.S. official said. - The U.S. official said U.S. Central Command asked for the new force in order to have more options for military operations against Iran. - The Marine expeditionary unit will be able to conduct ground operations if ordered. The U.S. official declined to comment on that possibility. Driving the news: The Marine expeditionary force is moving into the region as Iran continues to…Open
