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Trump Orders Strikes on Iran, Sparking Economic Concerns

6/23/2025

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Trump Orders Airstrikes

President Trump has ordered U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict. While Republican lawmakers back the move as a necessary defense, anti-war activists decry it as unlawful. This military action could also ripple through the economy, influencing inflation and Federal Reserve rate decisions as oil prices surge.

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Trump Attacks Powell

President Trump has ramped up his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a "numbskull" and "moron" on Truth Social, and hinting at a potential firing over interest rate decisions. This bold move raises questions about Trump's legal power to dismiss Powell, given the Fed's constitutionally protected independence until May 2026.

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Trump Orders Airstrikes

President Trump has ordered U.S. airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict. While Republican lawmakers back the move as a necessary defense, anti-war activists decry it as unlawful. This military action could also ripple through the economy, influencing inflation and Federal Reserve rate decisions as oil prices surge.

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