U.S. national debt reaches historic milestone
The U.S. national debt has hit an all-time high, and for the first time since WWII the number has surpassed the size of the economy – just as the war with Iran continues to cost taxpayers an estimated $25 billion so far.
The U.S. national debt has hit an all-time high, and for the first time since WWII the number has surpassed the size of the economy – just as the war with Iran continues to cost taxpayers an estimated $25 billion so far.
Iran latest: War powers deadline set to pass as tensions with Iran continue
The May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene in the war has come, but many Republican lawmakers continue to defer to the White House.
The May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene in the war has come, but many Republican lawmakers continue to defer to the White House.
Trump faces deadline to get Iran war approved by Congress
President Donald Trump is facing a deadline on Friday to either end the war with Iran or get approval from Congress. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues that the ceasefire pauses the 60-day clock. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
President Donald Trump is facing a deadline on Friday to either end the war with Iran or get approval from Congress. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues that the ceasefire pauses the 60-day clock. FOX’s Doug Luzader reports.
Trump rejects Iran’s offer, Pentagon CFO gives cost of war so far
The United States would reject Iran’s latest offer to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade and putting the nuclear program issue on hold, President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday.
The United States would reject Iran’s latest offer to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its blockade and putting the nuclear program issue on hold, President Donald Trump told Axios on Wednesday.
Hegseth faces Senate over Iran war, Pentagon budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of tough questions on Capitol Hill as Senators get their opportunity to probe the Pentagon chief's handling of the Iran war.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of tough questions on Capitol Hill as Senators get their opportunity to probe the Pentagon chief's handling of the Iran war.
$54 billion of Pentagon budget will be for drones
In front of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines some of the proposed $1.5 trillion pentagon budget – including finalizing the “golden dome” and spending $54 billion to ensure “drone dominance” on any battlefield.
In front of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines some of the proposed $1.5 trillion pentagon budget – including finalizing the “golden dome” and spending $54 billion to ensure “drone dominance” on any battlefield.
Sec. Hegseth pitches $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines a $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 budget for the Department of War, saying the request reflects the urgency of the moment” as the conflict with Iran tops $25 billion so far.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines a $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2027 budget for the Department of War, saying the request reflects the urgency of the moment” as the conflict with Iran tops $25 billion so far.
Gas tops $4 a gallon in parts of MN
Gas is topping $4 a gallon at some stations in Minnesota during tensions with Iran. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
Gas is topping $4 a gallon at some stations in Minnesota during tensions with Iran. FOX 9's Leon Purvis has the latest.
Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away
Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.
Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.
Iran war has cost estimated $25 billion so far, Pentagon official tells Congress
President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked.
President Trump posted to social media early Wednesday, a warning that Iran must reach an agreement, hinting at escalation, as negotiations remained deadlocked.
Live updates: Rubio appears to rule out reported Iranian peace proposal
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
A reported proposal by Iran would reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the U.S. lifting its ongoing blockade and ending the war. However, it was another apparent condition of the deal that had Secretary of State Marco Rubio telling FOX News on Monday that the U.S. would not accept.
Iran and US in deadlock over blockade
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with both the U.S. and Iran blocking ships through the waterway after President Trump called off sending negotiators for a second round of peace talks over the weekend.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, with both the U.S. and Iran blocking ships through the waterway after President Trump called off sending negotiators for a second round of peace talks over the weekend.
Iran latest: Pakistan tries reviving US-Iran peace talks, blockade remains in effect
A new round of peace talks between top U.S. and Iranian officials remains elusive as Pakistani leaders continue working to get both countries to return to the bargaining table.
A new round of peace talks between top U.S. and Iranian officials remains elusive as Pakistani leaders continue working to get both countries to return to the bargaining table.
Ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions, Pakistan says
Pakistan is continuing to mediate between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the sides.
Pakistan is continuing to mediate between the United States and Iran, with indirect ceasefire talks still alive despite mounting tensions between the sides.
Iran latest: Pakistan visit off; Trump says new Iran offers rejected
Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.
Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.
Iran latest: Witkoff, Kushner heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran officials for peace negotiations.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will be heading to Pakistan to meet with Iran officials for peace negotiations.
Trump authorizes US navy to destroy Iranian fast boats
Sec. Pete Hegseth said President Trump has authorized the US Navy to attack Iranian fast boats that attempt to put mines in the water or disrupt passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Sec. Pete Hegseth said President Trump has authorized the US Navy to attack Iranian fast boats that attempt to put mines in the water or disrupt passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Hegseth: Iran acting like 'gang of pirates'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Iran’s forces of acting like “a gang of pirates,” saying they're laying mines and shooting at random ships. Hegseth said Iran faces a choice between reaching a deal or continued economic strain, and that the U.S. has "all the time in the world."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Iran’s forces of acting like “a gang of pirates,” saying they're laying mines and shooting at random ships. Hegseth said Iran faces a choice between reaching a deal or continued economic strain, and that the U.S. has "all the time in the world."
'Nothing in, nothing out': US tightens Iran blockade
The U.S. Navy has ramped up its Iranian blockade, including adding aircraft carriers and seizing two Iranian dark fleet ships in the Indo-Pacific. Hegseth says no ships in the Strait of Hormuz without the permission of the United States Navy.
The U.S. Navy has ramped up its Iranian blockade, including adding aircraft carriers and seizing two Iranian dark fleet ships in the Indo-Pacific. Hegseth says no ships in the Strait of Hormuz without the permission of the United States Navy.
Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the U.S. are accusing each other of piracy as the standoff in the Gulf of Hormuz grinds on. This comes as Iranian forces attacked three ships on Wednesday. FOX’s Doug Luzader has the latest.
Iran and the U.S. are accusing each other of piracy as the standoff in the Gulf of Hormuz grinds on. This comes as Iranian forces attacked three ships on Wednesday. FOX’s Doug Luzader has the latest.