Two weeks into war with Iran, Trump has been knocked back on his political heels

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels. He’s grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war — or how he will … Read more

War in Iran squeezing U.S. oil supply, driving up gas prices

War in Iran squeezing U.S. oil supply, driving up gas prices – CBS News Watch CBS News The economic risks of the war in Iran are getting real for Americans at home. Stock markets ended the week down again as the conflict dragged on. This as U.S. crude oil costs are pumped up. Andres Gutierrez … Read more

3 more members of Iran women’s soccer team change course, decline to accept asylum in Australia

Another three members of the Iran women’s soccer team who accepted refugee visas to stay in Australia have decided to return to their homeland, an Australian government minister said on Sunday local time. The departure leaves three of an initial seven squad members in Australia. “Overnight, three members of the Iranian Women’s Football Team made the … Read more

Trump says there’s been ‘total obliteration’ of Iran militarily

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Trump says there’s been ‘total obliteration’ of Iran militarily 01:55 UP NEXT Protesters in Cuba attack Communist Party office 00:32 High winds tear roof off of Ohio building 00:10 Woman helps raise money for 78-year-old DoorDash driver 01:03 … Read more

Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he’s not ready to make a deal

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he’s not ready to make a deal to end the war with Iran despite the country’s willingness to do so “because the terms aren’t good enough yet,” but declined to say what those terms would be. In a wide-ranging, nearly 30-minute telephone interview with NBC News, the president also … Read more

Formula 1 cancels races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to Iran war

Formula 1 is officially canceling two upcoming races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia due to the Iran war and the widening conflict in the Middle East, it announced Saturday. The Bahrain Grand Prix was scheduled for April 12, and the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix for April 19. “While several alternatives were considered, it was ultimately … Read more

Iran war threatens to erase the economic bump from bigger tax refunds

Americans are poised to receive bigger refunds when they file their taxes this year than they did in 2025, due to changes in the tax code. Already, U.S. households have received an average federal tax refund of $3,742, according to IRS data as of Feb. 27. That’s about 10.6% higher than the average refund was … Read more

FCC chair threatens news networks’ licenses amid Trump’s criticism of Iran war coverage

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcast licenses on Saturday, echoing criticism from President Trump over news networks’ coverage of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.  “Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions – also known as the fake news – have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals … Read more