Trump news at a glance: president says not letting Iran have nuclear weapon ‘only thing that matters’
Summary
President Donald Trump said stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is the most important issue. Meanwhile, US inflation rose to its highest level in three years, largely driven by energy prices linked to the conflict with Iran. The Senate rejected a proposal to end US involvement in the conflict, and Kevin Warsh was confirmed as the new Federal Reserve chair.Key Facts
- President Trump said preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is “the only thing that matters.”
- US inflation rose 3.8% in April, the fastest increase since 2023, with energy costs a major factor.
- Gasoline prices average over $4.50 per gallon, the highest in four years.
- Food, electricity, and airline prices have also increased significantly.
- President Trump said he is not focused on the economic hardship caused by the conflict with Iran.
- The US Senate voted 49-50 against a resolution to end American involvement in the Iran conflict.
- Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the Senate as chair of the Federal Reserve in a largely party-line vote.
- Environmental and immigration groups welcomed the expected closure of Alligator Alcatraz, a remote immigration detention center in Florida.
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