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Powell will remain on Fed board until DOJ probe is overExternal Link
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made it clear Wednesday he’s not going anywhere just yet.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:45:26 GMT
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Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Caine testify at House hearingExternal Link
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
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US Gas Prices Surge to a 4-Year High as Iran Stalemate Drags OnExternal Link
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
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How 'Little Sparta' UAE shocked the Gulf by going its own way on oilExternal Link
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
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Secretary Hegseth and Gen. Caine testify at House hearingExternal Link
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
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