Oil prices surge again as Trump weighs options to end Iran war and Hegseth faces lawmakers
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The episode discusses the surge in oil prices amid military options being considered by Trump regarding the Iran war and Hegseth's confrontation with lawmakers.
On Thursday, the top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefed Trump on potential military options and the ongoing blockade of the Persian Gulf while talks to end the war with Iran remain at a standstill. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Hegseth faced more grilling from lawmakers as the price of oil surges and a key deadline for congressional wartime authorization approaches. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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