Watch Live: Hegseth, Caine and Cooper update on Iran war as Trump touts talks between Israel, Lebanon

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the U.S. military’s highest-ranking officer and U.S. Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper are holding a news conference on the war with Iran early Thursday.  Hegseth said that the U.S. will maintain the “successful blockade” of the Strait of Hormuz., adding that the U.S. military can “make the transition” from this blockade … Read more

Live Updates: Diplomatic efforts to end Iran war, reopen Strait of Hormuz intensify on multiple fronts

President Trump says leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak Thursday, as Washington pushes to ease hostilities after the rivals’ first direct talks in decades on Tuesday. “Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon,” Mr. Trump said late Wednesday on his Truth Social platform, apparently referring to the meeting held in … Read more

Kamala Harris blames president for high gas prices: ‘This is a direct result of Donald Trump’s war of choice’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice President Kamala Harris is blaming President Donald Trump as Americans feel pain at the pump amid high fuel prices. “Here in North Carolina and around the country, gas prices are too high,” Harris wrote in a post on X. “This is a direct result of … Read more

As Iran war drives up fuel prices, states are hesitant to suspend gas taxes. Here’s why.

Washington — As fallout from the war with Iran keeps fuel prices high, few states are making moves to suspend their gas and diesel taxes.  Tax policy experts say suspending the state and federal motor fuel taxes wouldn’t be as effective in lowering prices at the pump as one might think, and could come at … Read more

As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump’s war, memes and feuds

ATHENS, Georgia — Fresh from a marathon trip to Pakistan that failed to reach a deal for ending the war with Iran, Vice President JD Vance jetted to this Georgia college town for a campus tour organized by the conservative powerhouse Turning Point USA. But instead of showcasing the youthful energy that the organization harnessed … Read more

The key deadlines that could shape the future of the Iran war: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Andrea Mitchell examines the upcoming dates … Read more

US aircraft carrier breaks record for longest deployment since the Vietnam War

WASHINGTON — The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, broke the U.S. record Wednesday for the longest post-Vietnam War deployment, a nearly 10-month span that saw it take part in both the military raid in Venezuela and the Iran war. The ship’s 295th day at sea surpassed the previous longest deployment by … Read more