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Pete Hegseth's Christian rhetoric reignites scrutiny after the U.S. goes to war with Iran
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (854+ words) WATCH: Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's promises to religious voters He hosts monthly Christian worship services for employees. His department's promotional videos have displayed Bible verses alongside military footage. In speeches and interviews, he often argues the U.S. was…...
Iran threatens to target tourism sites worldwide and says it's still building missiles nearly 3 weeks into war
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (1067+ words) WATCH: How Iranians are navigating daily life as war drags on Iran fired on Israel and energy sites in neighboring Gulf Arab states as many in the region marked one of the holiest days on the Muslim calendar. Iranians were…...
Sen. Scott says U.S. should balance budget but also 'demolish' Iran's nuclear ability
21+ hour, 29+ min ago (167+ words) As the war with Iran nears the end of its third week, the Pentagon is considering asking Congress to approve $200 billion to fund the ongoing military operation. Lisa Desjardins discussed more with Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, who serves…...
Pentagon poised to ask Congress for up to $200 billion to fund Iran war
21+ hour, 9+ min ago (843+ words) Iranian strikes on oil and gas facilities across the Persian Gulf sent shockwaves through global energy markets a day after Israel struck Iran's main natural gas complex. President Trump sought to reassure Americans as gas prices surge, even as the…...
Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1203+ words) The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran's Arab neighbors directly into the conflict. Iran's targeting of energy production further stressed global supplies already under pressure…...
Why experts say the Iran war underscores risks of Trump's all-in focus on oil
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (834+ words) But'the war in Iran'is underscoring the risks of that approach. WATCH: Lawmakers press U.S. intelligence officials on Iran war as new strikes jolt oil markets "The biggest short-term losers of the war will be U.S. consumers of oil and gas, as energy…...
Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influence
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (911+ words) It was no surprise when Joe Kent showed up on Tucker Carlson's podcast a day after quitting his counterterrorism job in President Donald Trump's administration. Here was a top official who resigned to protest the war with Iran turning to…...
How State Department cuts of Middle East experts affect U.S.'s handling of Iran war
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1454+ words) Typically led by a veteran diplomat, the bureau's role would be to coordinate U.S. foreign policy across an 18-country region, much of which has become a chaotic battlefield scarred by drone and missile strikes as the U.S. and Israel remain locked in…...
Migrants in Lebanon displaced again as Mideast conflict escalates
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (1069+ words) Among the nearly one million people displaced in Lebanon are some of the roughly 170,000 migrant workers not counted by the government. Many came to Lebanon fleeing wars in their homelands or simply looking for a better life. Now, conflict again…...
PBS News Hour | Trump has 'no plan' on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says | Season 2026
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (1504+ words) Trump has 'no plan' on how to end Iran war, Sen. Murphy says Clip: 3/18/2026 | 7m 19sVideo has Closed Captions | CC For the Democratic perspective on developments in the Iran war, Geoff Bennett spoke with Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut. March 16, 2026 - PBS News…...