Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said his time as head of the central bank has been a "privilege," as he gave his last press conference as chair. The Senate Banking Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Powell, Kevin Warsh. Powell will remain at the Fed after May 15, when his tenure as its chair ends.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:03:43 GMT
A top Pentagon official on Wednesday said that the cost of the ongoing U.S. war with Iran is estimated to be $25 billion so far, as the conflict nears a 60-day mark
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:55:18 GMT
Gas prices surged to their highest levels in nearly four years as negotiations to end the war between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked. The average cost for a gallon of regular now stands at $4.23 and experts warn the timing couldn’t be worse with the summer travel season just weeks away. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:24:46 GMT
DOHA, Qatar — Among senior U.S. officials, the wealthy Gulf nation of the United Arab Emirates is known by an affectionate nickname: Little Sparta
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:03:45 GMT
Watch live coverage as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine testify at a House Armed Services Committee hearing. The two are expected to face questions on the ongoing war with Iran and the Pentagon's budget request for the upcoming year.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:15:40 GMT