Tag: United States Politics and Government
Military Leaders Will Examine Ways to Limit Civilian Deaths in War
U.S. Central Command will hold a daylong conference at its Tampa headquarters after seven months of war in Iran.
Oil Is Flowing From the Persian Gulf, but Prices Remain High. Why?
Crude oil costs close to $100 a barrel because traders are worried hostilities could soon restart and the world is burning through its emergency stockpiles.
Why a U.S. Diesel Export Ban May Not Lower Prices
President Trump has said he is considering restricting overseas sales of the fuel to bring down domestic prices, but experts say the policy will have many unintended effects.
Senate Defeats Bid to Direct Trump to End Iran War or Seek Approval
The vote came as a growing number of Republicans has broken from President Trump on the conflict, reflecting voters’ concerns ahead of midterm elections.
8 Sailors in U.S.S. Lincoln Strike Group Attempted Suicide, Navy Says
The aircraft carrier with its crew of about 5,000 sailors has spent more than 300 days at sea.
As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests
Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.
Iran’s President Accuses U.S., Israel of Lawless Attacks at U.N.
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran accused the United States and Israel of lawless attacks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Wednesday.
How Trump’s Iran War May Sink Republican Midterm Chances
How the president might be supercharging what already looked like a blue wave.
Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices
Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U.S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.