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NEWSCATS (Diana Zapata) - ‘Deep Penetrator’: U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Sites Threatening Hormuz Strait

Published March 18, 2025 The United States military has conducted precision strikes on Iranian missile positions near the Strait of Hormuz, employing a new generation of “deep penetrator” bunker‑busting munitions to neutralize what U.S. commanders [...]

NYTIMES (Peter Eavis) - Trump Suspends Jones Act to Ease Oil Shipping Rules and Gas Price Pressures

The Jones Act dictates that only U.S.-made ships can move cargo between U.S. ports. They charge customers more for shipping than foreign vessels.

NYTIMES (Robert Jimison) - U.S. Intelligence Saw No Change in Iran’s Missile Capabilities Before War

On Wednesday, the director of national intelligence and C.I.A. director contradicted one of the justifications the Trump administration had given for its attacks on Iran.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Fed Chair Powell says Iran war’s effect on economy 'too soon to know' | NewsNation Live

The Federal Reserve decided against cutting the federal interest rate Wednesday, announcing it had decided to “maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5 to 3.75%.” Fed Chair Jerome Powell says despite the economy holding at a “solid pace,” outliers such as the war in Iran could have an effect on the economy. #interestrate #fedchair #economy Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - What Does Trump’s Jones Act Waiver Mean for Oil Prices?

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to address rising gas prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and the U.S. Maritime Administration.WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.KEY […] The post What Does Trump’s Jones Act Waiver Mean for Oil Prices? appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump announced a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act to address rising gas prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Donald Trump , White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, and the U.S. Maritime Administration. WHEN & WHERE: Announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. KEY QUOTE: “This action will allow vital resources like oil, natural gas , fertilizer, and coal to flow freely to U.S. ports for sixty days, and the Administration remains committed to continuing to strengthen our critical supply chains .” — Karoline Leavitt. IMPACT: The waiver aims to mitigate short-term disruptions to the oil market amid ongoing U.S. military…Open

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Senate Dems GRILL Top Intel Officials Over Iran Operations In Worldwide Threat Hearing | TRENDING

A day after her counterterrorism director resigned in protest of the war in Iran, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard faced senators in a hearing on worldwide threats. Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe were peppered with questions on Operation Epic Fury. #iran #tulsigabbard #operationepicfury