The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting labor market conditions remained stable, though employers are cautious about hiring new workers as the conflict in the Middle East casts a shadow over the economy.[#item_full_content]
Hegseth: US Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ on Iran
Aprile 16, 2026
War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said the U.S. military is “locked and loaded” and prepared to escalate against Iran if negotiations fail. “We are
