Iran conflict has cost $25 billion so far as Hegseth is questioned by Congress on overall strategy

The cost of the conflict in Iran is about $25 billion at this point, according to an estimate from the acting comptroller Jules Hurst, who revealed the number in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday.  Hurst is appearing alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan … Read more

Fox News Poll: Modest boost in support for Iran conflict, but concerns persist

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the war in Iran nears the two-month mark, a new Fox News Poll shows a modest uptick in support, though voters remain divided on key aspects of the conflict – especially over its long-term consequences and U.S. safety. The survey, released Thursday, shows support for the … Read more

BBQ lovers beware: Middle East conflict might disrupt your summer plans this year

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Burger lovers take warning: neighborhood cookouts could be more expensive this summer, thanks to conflict in the Middle East. Global tensions are pushing up energy prices, resulting in higher costs for beef and the propane used to fuel backyard grills — just in time for Americans getting … Read more

Key details on U.S. blockade at Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict persists

Key details on U.S. blockade at Strait of Hormuz as Iran conflict persists – CBS News Watch CBS News Pentagon officials held a briefing on U.S. operations at the Strait of Hormuz while the U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds. CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata and Olivia Rinaldi report. Source link

Gas surge tied to Iran conflict hits swing states, testing Trump’s low-price pitch

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade fuels global oil market concerns as Trump admin meets execs Jonathan Hunt reports live from London on Iran’s aggressive actions in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a 95% reduction in commercial shipping traffic. Mohamed El-Erian, Gramercy Funds Management Chair, analyzes the global oil market disruption, with crude oil prices … Read more

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who served in Afghanistan War, says Iran conflict is

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told CBS News that he believes the U.S. is heading toward “another forever war” in Iran, paid for by Americans. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe, who conducted the interview, joins “The Takeout” to unpack the governor’s remarks. Source link

Georgia lawmakers end annual session without settling conflict on voting machines

ATLANTA — The Georgia General Assembly ended its annual session early Friday without a plan for new equipment to overhaul the state’s voting system by a July deadline, plunging into doubt the future of elections in the political battleground. The lawmakers’ failure to offer a solution after months of debate raises uncertainty about how Georgians … Read more

Trump’s address on Iran war tonight will lay out timeframe for ending conflict

Washington — President Trump is delivering a prime-time address to update the nation on the war in Iran Wednesday night, as he predicts the operation will continue for a few more weeks and threatens to withdraw the U.S. from NATO.  Thirty-three days into Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. is already well within the four-to-six-week timeline that … Read more