US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns amid misconduct allegations, signaling possible broader cabinet reshuffle with significant economic policy implications.
The US has extended the suspension of sanctions on Russian oil shipments until May 16, impacting global energy markets and Russia’s oil revenue amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
The US Senate has rejected a resolution to end hostilities with Iran, upholding presidential war powers and signaling ongoing challenges in congressional oversight of military actions.
The Trump administration wants GM, Ford and other manufacturers to help produce weapons, echoing WWII-era industrial mobilization.