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Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Axios Visuals Crude oil prices are at their highest levels since the military campaign against Iran after climbing again overnight and Tuesday morning. Why it matters: The latest rise — and how it ripples through consumer prices — raises the stakes of Trump officials' upcoming plans to address costs. The latest: The Energy and Treasury Departments will begin rolling out new efforts Tuesday to address energy price increases from the Iran conflict, Secretary

The U.S. has evacuated diplomats in the Middle East and closed several embassies as war in Iran intensifies. And, what to expect from the Senate races in the North Carolina and Texas primary elections.

U.S. stocks tumbled and energy prices soared Tuesday as fears spread through global markets that the Iran war may bring prolonged disruption.

Katie Miller interviewed Fox News' Sean Hannity for an upcoming episode of "The Katie Miller Podcast," and Hannity jabbed at former prime-time colleague Tucker Carlson: "I don't ever talk to him, ever," Hannity said. "I wish him well. I've read a lot of what he says. I just completely disagree with it. And it's not the person that I knew when he was at Fox." What they're saying: Miller asked Hannity if he thinks conservative media stars have become too focused on fighting each other instead of

MAGA's ascendant "America First" wing erupted after Secretary of State Marco Rubio effectively blamed Israel for drawing the U.S. into war with Iran. Why it matters: Rubio's remarks were the first time a Trump official had so explicitly acknowledged Israel as a driving force behind the war — landing at a moment when Americans' public support for Israel has hit historic lows. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action" against Iran, Rubio told reporters on Capitol Hill on Monday. "We k

An expensive Democratic civil war is brewing this election cycle, with a staggering 30 House Democrats facing at least one primary challenger who has raised $100,000 or more, an Axios analysis found. Why it matters: These primaries are drawing tens of millions of dollars from Democrats' efforts to retake the House while priming House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to inherit a rebellious class of new freshmen. The collective fundraising in these races adds up to more than $64 million

The weekend strikes against Iran have caused massive disruptions to U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the Middle East.

During a Senate hearing, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was pressed about his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein in New York. The secretary also defended a lunch he and his family had on Epstein's private island by assuring there was nothing "untoward" about the encounter.