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Thom Tillis opens up on which Cabinet secretaries are giving Trump bad adviceExternal Link
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) sits down exclusively with NBC News' Julie Tsirkin to discuss how he views President Trump’s strategy on Iran, the midterms and his choice to retire from Congress.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:56:54 GMT
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Senate Republicans again block Democratic effort to end Trump's Iran warExternal Link
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans voted down a resolution Wednesday pushed by Democrats to prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:58:40 GMT
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S&P 500 hits all-time high as investors shrug off Iran war oil price spikeExternal Link
The S&P 500 hit an all-time high Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround for stocks while the war with Iran drives up energy prices and cuts into global growth.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:37:41 GMT
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U.S. military turned back 10 ships since start of Iranian port blockadeExternal Link
During the first 24 hours of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, American warships issued warnings to six vessels, prompting them to turn around.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:23:18 GMT
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Jury finds concert giant Live Nation acted as an illegal monopolyExternal Link
A Manhattan jury sided with more than 30 states which argued Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster, is a “monopolistic bully.” The jury also ruled the company overcharged fans. NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda reports.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:54:01 GMT
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