World News

Ossoff questions Gabbard about Iran posing an 'imminent nuclear threat'External Link
Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard whether intelligence showed Iran posed a "imminent nuclear threat" as the White House had previously said to justify the ongoing conflict.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:33:55 GMT
West Virginia Online PowerBroker
Why the Red Sea could be the next choke point for the global economyExternal Link
Iran's Houthi proxy forces in Yemen say they are poised to attack the Red Sea shipping route, risking another peril for the world economy.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:02:21 GMT
West Virginia Online PowerBroker
Israel killed another Iranian leader, but experts say that doesn't mean it's winning the warExternal Link
Israel has again shown its unrivaled ability to assassinate high-level enemies, announcing the killing Tuesday of the man widely seen as running Iran
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:41 GMT
West Virginia Online PowerBroker
'Nobody knows': Oil price shock leaves Fed uncertain about the economyExternal Link
The Fed kept interest rates on hold as it confronts the Iran war threat of new inflation driven by higher gas prices.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:23:11 GMT
West Virginia Online PowerBroker
Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin clash at Senate hearing over past commentsExternal Link
During a Senate confirmation hearing, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., confronted Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., about past comments that had been made about the Kentucky senator and an assault against him that occurred in 2017.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:36:11 GMT
West Virginia Online PowerBroker