Thom Tillis refuses to budge on blocking Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmation
President Trump tapped Kevin Warsh as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. It's unclear if the Senate will confirm…
Economy
Oil retreats even after Energy Secretary wrongly claims Navy escorted tanker through Strait of Hormuz
The International Energy Agency will hold an extraodrinary meeting on Tuesday to discuss a possible release of emergency stockpiles. ...
TSA staff shortages lead to hourslong security lines for travelers at some airports
Travelers are facing hourslong waits at some airport security lines amid TSA staffing shortages. ...
Congressional Democrats demand reversal of Russian oil sales into India as energy prices soar
Russia is reportedly helping Iran target U.S. forces in the Middle East, and could now benefit from a windfall of…
Oil surges above $100 as Gulf states cut back production; WTI nearly touched $120 a barrel at high
Gulf Arab oil producers are cutting production as they run out of storage space because they can't export through the…
FDA vaccine head will step down in April after string of controversial decisions
Vinay Prasad is leaving his post as director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. ...
Iran war could make affordability bigger issue in 2026 elections
The 2026 midterm election will determine whether Democrats can win back majorities in both chambers of Congress, and check President…
Iran vows it won’t surrender as war with the U.S. and Israel enters second week
The U.S. and Israel continued their campaign to rid Tehran of its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities and push for…
Global oil benchmark Brent crude breaks above $90 a barrel amid Iran war, U.S. crude tops $89
The oil market is worried that Gulf countries will have to shut production if tankers are unable to pass through…