While the Treasury chief did not provide details, he said the measures will mark another escalation of the administration’s effort to cut off money flowing to the Iranian government.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that there would be “more announcements coming next week” about new “measures” against Iran. While Bessent did not name specifics, he said that the moves next week “will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that will keep anything from going in or out of the Iranian ports.” Vice President J.D. Vance also said Thursday that keeping oil and gas prices low for Americans is now “goal number one” for the White House. A spokesperson for Iran’s parliament committee on internal affairs said Friday that the “general outline” of a “strategic action plan to…Open
NEW YORK CITY, NY — In a courtroom appearance Friday, Luigi Mangione formally addressed the court to respond to the sweeping federal and state charges levied against him and stated the only thing he was guilty of was stealing the hearts of liberal women.
Luigi Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and also admitted to killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson during a hearing today. Mangione's sentencing is now scheduled for December 18th. MS NOW Senior Legal Reporter Lisa Rubin joins Alicia Menendez with details from the Manhattan courthouse.
The new six-part drama series ‘Half Man’ follows two estranged men –who grew up together like brothers– and traces the highs and lows of their bond over the course of decades. The show highlights the complexities of male relationships focusing on love, pain and the dangers of repression. The actor, writer and executive producer of the series –Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Gadd– joins Morning Joe to discuss the themes of the critically-acclaimed show.