With the Iran war paused halfway through a 2-week ceasefire, President Trump is again voicing optimism over the potential for a deal to end it for good.

Russell T. Vought, the White House budget director, said the fluctuating nature of the U.S.-Israeli war made it difficult to pinpoint expenses.

Trump has rebuked Pope Leo for condemning the Iran war while not speaking enough about the regime’s crackdown on protesters.

The measure failed 47-52, with Republican Rand Paul joining all of the Democrats except John Fetterman.

More than 1 million Palestinians, roughly half of Gaza’s population, have fled homes in the north and Gaza City after Israel told them to evacuate.

By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, April 16 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said Thursday that the Middle East war is already driving up inflationary pressures, in remarks that noted the central bank is in position to respond to whatever the economy might deliver.

Travelers in the U.S. this summer are unlikely to see major disruptions or price hikes due to the Iran war, but that could change later in the year.

As the conflict in the Middle East drives up prices at the pump, experts say suspending gas and diesel taxes isn't the easy fix it may appear to be.