33+ min ago  (146+ words) Hungary's leader Viktor Orb'n has demanded access to Russian oil in exchange for Budapest's support. Hungary blocks EU pipeline loan to Ukraine Hungary's leader blocked a $104 billion EU loan to Kyiv, ostensibly over repairs to an oil pipeline in Ukraine…...

42+ min ago  (146+ words) The push follows Iranian strikes against Gulf energy facilities that drove oil prices to nearly $120 a barrel. US steps up efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz The US stepped up military efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid growing…...

1+ hour, 39+ min ago  (178+ words) By doubling down on the investigation into Jerome Powell, President Donald Trump is ensuring that the Federal Reserve chair won't go anywhere soon. After Powell said he would remain at the central bank until the Justice Department drops its investigation…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago  (151+ words) Senators are preparing for a long weekend in Washington ahead of the March 27 recess. The upper chamber is expected to vote again today on funding the Department of Homeland Security, as this partial government shutdown ties with the 2018-19 lapse for…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago  (473+ words) The US decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil for a month amid the Iran war provides a clear, if temporary, economic boost to Moscow. Experts and officials also note other benefits Russia may get from the conflict in Iran:…...

12+ hour ago  (148+ words) Washington last week lifted sanctions on Russian oil that was already in tankers. Russia benefits from Iran war's oil shocks The Iran war's global energy shocks are proving to be a boon for Russia " and may also benefit Tehran. To…...

13+ hour, 51+ min ago  (152+ words) The Trump administration will soon ask for Iran war funding, and some Republicans don't want to use the party-line budget reconciliation process to deliver it. "That would not be my preference. I understand the need to get this through, but…...

11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (1109+ words) House Republicans aren't all persuaded by Attorney General Pam Bondi's attempt to defuse a bipartisan investigation into the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files " but some are appearing to waver. Bondi answered a bipartisan Oversight Committee subpoena by…...

14+ hour, 47+ min ago  (356+ words) With Iran now threatening vital economic lifelines across the Gulf " including airports, energy infrastructure, and ports " the idea of collective defense is gaining ground. The notion isn't new, but it has stalled for decades. The region could use that cooperation…...

22+ hour, 36+ min ago  (213+ words) While the Gulf's defense-first policy stands, Riyadh condemned Iran's attacks on energy facilities, ports, airports, and cities. Gulf patience is not unlimited This was the main takeaway from an overnight press briefing by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan,…...