Trump Extends Iran Blockade Despite Rising Gas Prices

About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's extension of the Iran blockade amidst rising gas prices and the White House's warning of travel disruptions due to DHS funding issues, along with Jerome Powell's final rate decision at the Fed.

Plus: The White House warns of major travel disruptions as DHS funding hurtles toward a May deadline. And, it’s the end of an era at the Fed: Jerome Powell delivers his final rate decision before his term ends next month. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Luke Vargas

Topics covered

• Iran blockade
• gas prices
• travel disruptions
• DHS funding
• Federal Reserve
• Jerome Powell

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• gas prices
• travel disruptions
• DHS funding
• Jerome Powell
• Federal Reserve

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The White House, DHS, Fed

Places: Iran

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