Americans face calls to cut their energy usage as Iran war drags on. Good luck with that.

Cutting oil consumption may help combat soaring energy prices caused by the Iran war, but convincing Americans to burn less gasoline could prove difficult, according to economists.  The International Energy Agency (IEA) last week released a list of energy-conserving measures for consumers, including working from home, driving more slowly and carpooling. Because two-thirds of oil is consumed … Read more

Trump lashes out at ‘sick’ Iranian leaders, confirms estimated timeline for ending war

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump acknowledged peacemaking with Iran is made difficult because their “sinister, sick” replacement leaders are hiding. “One of the problems they do have when they deal with us is we deal with people and the people aren’t able to communicate with anybody else, because all … Read more

Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip on May 14 and 15, White House says, after delay due to Iran war

Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip on May 14 and 15, White House says, after delay due to Iran war WASHINGTON — Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip on May 14 and 15, White House says, after delay due to Iran war. Source link

Live Updates: Iran war death toll mounts as Trump’s tactics leave energy markets in turmoil

  8m ago Israeli defense chief says killing of Iranian naval commander behind Strait of Hormuz closure confirmed Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Thursday that an Israeli airstrike had killed Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ navy, confirming earlier reports by Israeli media. “Last night, in a precise and lethal operation, the … Read more

US fights a war abroad, faces terror threats at home

As the United States began attacks on Iran in late February, the federal government braced for possible retaliation at home. To increase security, Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, joined hundreds of other installations in suspending the “trusted traveler” program at its main gate. Alerts then went out to the nation’s 55 Joint Terrorism Task … Read more

Trump says he doesn’t want to call Iran conflict a “war” because of need for approval from Congress

President Trump suggested late Wednesday he’s avoiding describing the military conflict with Iran as a “war” because of concerns around the fact that Congress hasn’t authorized military force.  “I won’t use the word ‘war’ because they say, if you use the word war, that’s maybe not a good thing to do,” the president said at … Read more

Sen. Tammy Duckworth slams Trump on Iran, says he doesn’t know what end state of war will be

Democrats in Congress are seeking oversight of the war in Iran. One of those Democrats is Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, who pushed for Tuesday’s war powers resolution vote, which failed mostly along party lines. Duckworth joins “The Takeout” to share her views on the conflict. Source link