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Iran-induced fertilizer shortage threatens Republicans in farm states ahead of midterms
Democrats are vying for competitive seats across farm country in 2026, and fertilizer shortages spurred by the Iran war give them a new affordability angle.
Analysis: The Fed's Powell just delivered a new blow to Warsh's plans for swift rate cuts
Oil prices were always going to be a problem for the next Fed nominee. On Wednesday, Jerome Powell outlined another worry.
Iran conflict looms large over Takaichi's upcoming summit with Trump, experts say
The topic of Iran is likely to dominate Thursday's meeting, instead of investments or the U.S.' role in Asia, experts told CNBC.
SAVE Act: Senate poised to take first vote on Trump-backed voter-ID bill
Senators are expected to debate the election bill over the coming days and even weeks.
Op-ed: Why my interview with Russia's ambassador to the U.K. reflected a stark global picture
While Andrey Kelin was a gracious host, I realized I'd heard his answers to my questions many times before.
Three more ships struck in the Persian Gulf as Iran warns of oil prices hitting $200
The latest incidents in or near the Strait of Hormuz come shortly after Iran warned the world to prepare for $200 oil prices.
Iran war: Trump says he's not worried about domestic terror attack
President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
The insurance giant will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. to help backstop shipping.
White House: 'The U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time'
Oil prices fell after Energy Secretary Chris Wright falsely claimed in a tweet that the U.S. Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran war: Israel's president Herzog calls 'cost' for business the price for Middle East peace
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said the war against Iran is enabling people there "to rise up" against its repressive ruling regime.
'Forever war:' Democrats rebut Trump's assertion that Iran war nearing end
President Donald Trump on Monday suggested the war may be nearing an end, sending markets soaring and oil plummeting.
China’s nudge, U.S. waiver and Iran tensions test India’s economic balancing act
India is trying to preserve its long-standing neutral foreign policy as escalating tensions around Iran threaten its oil supply and expose New Delhi to pressure from both Washington and Beijing.
Democrats threaten more Iran war powers votes, call for Hegseth, Rubio to testify
Democrats are vowing to interrupt normal order in the Senate unless Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio testify publicly.
Warsh to meet Tillis as Senate confirmation remains blocked
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has refused to advance Warsh's confirmation until a probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell is dropped.
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz 'must be very careful,' Iran foreign ministry warns
GOP Whip Tom Emmer predicts oil prices will drop after Iran war
Oil prices spiked amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel war with Iran, stoking affordability fears ahead of the November midterm elections.
Trump says no deal with Iran to end war without 'unconditional surrender'
The futures price of the global benchmark Brent crude oil rose, breaking $90 per barrel after Trump posted his demand to Iran to end the war.
Justice Department publishes missing Epstein files involving uncorroborated claim about Trump
The Justice Department on Thursday released additional Jeffrey Epstein files involving uncorroborated accusations made by a woman against President Donald Trump that the department said had been mistakenly withheld during an earlier review.
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