Stocks fell Friday on worries that the economy could become stuck in a worst-case scenario of stagnating growth and high inflation. Oil prices touched their highest levels since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war.
Stocks fell Friday on worries that the economy could become stuck in a worst-case scenario of stagnating growth and high inflation. Oil prices touched their highest levels since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war.Open
Congressional Democrats in their 70s and 80s who are seeking reelection are tired of hearing that they are incapable of doing their jobs due to age — and they're gearing up to push back. Why it matters: More than half a dozen House Democrats who are 70 or older are trailing at least one younger primary insurgent in fundraising, and those elections are fast approaching. - But to hear some veteran House Democrats tell it, this is nothing out of the ordinary. "There has never been an election where you have not had challenges to incumbents and a few incumbents losing," Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) told reporters Wednesday. - "I have no idea why this is the year to write this story, except that Joe Biden was old. I think voters will just…
Congressional Democrats in their 70s and 80s who are seeking reelection are tired of hearing that they are incapable of doing their jobs due to age — and they're gearing up to push back. Why it matters: More than half a dozen House Democrats who are 70 or older are trailing at least one younger primary insurgent in fundraising, and those elections are fast approaching. - But to hear some veteran House Democrats tell it, this is nothing out of the ordinary. "There has never been an election where you have not had challenges to incumbents and a few incumbents losing," Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Calif.) told reporters Wednesday. - "I have no idea why this is the year to write this story, except that Joe Biden was old. I think voters will just…Open
President Trump is positioning himself as a central architect of Iran's post-war future, demanding "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER " on Friday. The big picture: Trump is signaling ambitions that extend beyond military action into reshaping Iran's political and economic order just as he did in Venezuela . But experts warn it's not that simple. - The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. Here are three promises Trump has made on Iran thus far. Choosing a successor Trump acknowledged that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei , is the most likely successor — but he told Axios Thursday he opposes that outcome. Between the lines: Srinjoy Bose, an associate professor of international…
President Trump is positioning himself as a central architect of Iran's post-war future, demanding "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER " on Friday. The big picture: Trump is signaling ambitions that extend beyond military action into reshaping Iran's political and economic order just as he did in Venezuela . But experts warn it's not that simple. - The White House did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. Here are three promises Trump has made on Iran thus far. Choosing a successor Trump acknowledged that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of assassinated supreme leader Ali Khamenei , is the most likely successor — but he told Axios Thursday he opposes that outcome. Between the lines: Srinjoy Bose, an associate professor of international…Open
The Hill's Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt discuss the stunning announcement of Kristi Noem being fired as Homeland Security Secretary, and why the decision was made. With Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin now in line to take over, what could he bring to DHS and the Trump administration? Plus, the latest on the Texas U.S. Senate race, including the possible consequences of James Talarico being the nominee for the Democrats. And what is President Trump going to do with James Paxton and John Cornyn as a heated Republican runoff election looms? Meanwhile, a new poll shows Graham Platner gaining momentum for the Democratic nomination in the Maine U.S. Senate race. But with all of his baggage, does he have a legitimate chance to beat incumbent…
No state or federal agency disclosed that a Homeland Security Investigations agent had killed Ruben Ray Martinez until it was revealed in a public records request.
