DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday lamented the loss of four soldiers from her state since December, including two killed last weekend in a retaliatory drone strike in Kuwait during the early stages of the war with Iran. “I believe in the mission right now,” Reynolds, a Republican, said during a … Read more
Democrats call for prediction market reforms after Iran war wagers – CBS News Watch CBS News Popular prediction markets are facing new ethical questions over possible insider trading due to wagers concerning the war in Iran. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin joins “The Takeout” to explain how lawmakers are planning to curb the wagers. Source link
Dow Jones plummets amid concerns about Iran war – CBS News Watch CBS News The Dow Jones closed on Thursday down nearly 800 points as surging oil prices stoke investor fears about the economic impact of the war with Iran. CBS News’ Kelly O’Grady has more on what was driving the market. Source link
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. UP NEXT ‘We have only just begun to fight,’ says Hegseth on Iran war 04:25 ‘We are waiting for them’: Iran’s foreign minister on a possible U.S. ground invasion 01:18 Iranian foreign minister says there is ‘no request for a … Read more
President Trump announced Kristi Noem’s ousting as Homeland Security Secretary on Thursday. The announcement kicks off a formal nomination and confirmation process for his selected replacement, Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga has more. Source link
The action was bold, but we can’t know what the repercussions will be, and a lot could go wrong. Source link
The Department of Homeland Security, created after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the lead agency in threat detection, is operating without full funding and now has a vacancy at the top after President Trump ousted Kristi Noem. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has more. Source link
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled House narrowly voted Thursday to reject a resolution that would restrict President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, one day after the Senate blocked a similar war powers resolution. Taken together, the pair of failed House and Senate votes represent an implicit authorization by Congress for Trump to carry on his military … Read more
Mortgage rates are edging up on Thursday amid renewed inflation fears tied to the war in Iran. The average national rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 6%, up modestly from 5.98% last week, the lowest since September 2022, according to new data from Freddie Mac. Home loan costs remain far lower than a year ago, when … Read more
In its retaliatory attacks, Iran has struck its U.S.-allied neighbors in the region, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. The war has also drawn in European powers, after a drone strike Sunday hit a British military base on Cyprus, a European Union member state off the coast of … Read more