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U.S. stock futures mostly advanced on Monday, as President Donald Trump announced “Project Freedom” to guide ships of neutral countries stranded in the Strait of Hormuz out of restricted waters. S&P 500 futures gained 12.25 points, or 0.17%, to 7,270.25 and Nasdaq 100 futures ...

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) slammed President Donald Trump on Saturday as gas prices continued to surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East due to the ongoing U.S.-Israel and Iran war. Trump Iran War Tax In a post on the social media platform X, Newsom’s official Press Office handle...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) criticized President Donald Trump on Saturday for prolonging the conflict in Iran, which has led to a surge in oil prices and, in turn, resulted in budget airline Spirit Aviation Holdings Inc. (OTC:FLYYQ) ceasing operations. Iran War Final ‘Nail In The Coffin,...

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States will begin an effort Monday morning to guide ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz out of restricted waters, calling the operation a "humanitarian gesture" for neutral countries caught in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Trump Offers Few...

The State Department on Friday approved more than $8.6 billion in arms sales to four Middle Eastern allies, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Qatar and Kuwait, waiving congressional review by declaring a national security emergency. The approvals come as the U.S.-Iran conflict, now in its third...

On Saturday, President Donald Trump said he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the conflict but cast doubt on whether it would be acceptable, signaling continued tension between Washington and Tehran. Iran Peace Proposal Under Review Trump told reporters before boarding Air Force One that...

Oil prices maintained their upward momentum on Friday as the White House leveraged the recently announced ceasefire to avoid a congressional 60-day deadline, under the 1973 law, for the Iran war. This pushed the crude oil futures higher amid tight supply fears. Geopolitics Keep Markets On Edge The...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Thursday that Congress does not need to authorize President Donald Trump's military action in Iran because the United States is "not at war," even as a key War Powers deadline approached. Johnson Says Congress Should Not Intervene Now Johnson told NBC News at...

 Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), emphasized the importance of international relations and geopolitics for the U.S. amid his steadfast belief in America’s economic potential. “I don’t worry about the U.S. economy,” said Dimon in a live podcast with...

President Donald Trump is reportedly scheduled to review potential military strategies for Iran on Thursday, signaling a possible return to significant combat operations. Trump would be briefed by CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper on new strategies for potential military action in Iran, reported...

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told lawmakers Wednesday that Democratic criticism of President Donald Trump's Iran war had become one of the biggest obstacles to U.S. success, escalating a bitter partisan clash during his first public appearance before Congress since the conflict began. Hegseth...

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reignited allegations of insider trading against President Donald Trump and the White House on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have sent oil prices surging. Americans Deserve Answers In a post on X, Warren criticized Trump, saying that...

Late Wednesday, U.S. stock futures turned mixed amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, which pushed global oil prices sharply higher. Oil Prices Surge As Trump Maintains Pressure On Iran Dow futures fell 162.00 points, or 0.33%, to 48,850.00, while S&P 500 futures gained 30.00...

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump expressed his frustration over Iran’s inability to finalize a deal, emphasizing the need for the country to “get smart soon.” Trump took to his Truth Social platform and said: “Iran can't get their act together. They don't know how to...

The U.S. Treasury, on Tuesday, warned banks of sanctions if they support transactions with Chinese "teapot" refineries importing Iranian oil, saying the funds aid Iran's regime, military, and weapons programs. The Department noted that China buys about 90% of Iran's oil exports, with these...