Americans are feeling more pessimistic about the job market, a worrisome signal for the White House as it navigates economic blowback from the Iran war. Only 28% have confidence in the US job market, according to new Gallup polling, down from 70% in 2022. While 72% say it's a bad time to get a job, more than half of US workers are looking for a new or better one, or at least watching for opportunities. And more American workers say they are struggling in their lives opposed to thriving, representing a gradual decline over the past few years.
Donald Trump is searching for an exit strategy from his increasingly unpopular war with Iran, but Saudi Arabia's de facto leader is pushing hard in the opposite direction " pressuring the president to view the conflict as an opportunity to reshape the entire Middle East. According to the New York Times, controversial Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been aggressively urging Trump to intensify the war against Iran, according to people briefed by American officials on the private conversations. In discussions over the past week, Prince Mohammed has told Trump that he must accelerate efforts toward dismantling Iran's hard-line government, according to those familiar with the talks.
Former reality TV star from Arkansas Joseph Duggar, 31, and his wife, Kendra Duggar, 27, were recently charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child and four counts of false imprisonment and arrested. Joseph Duggar is expected to be extradited to Florida, where the alleged crimes occurred. If this sounds familiar, it's because Joseph's older brother, Josh Duggar, was found guilty of similar crimes a few years ago. Josh Duggar is currently serving 12 years in a Federal Correctional Institution for downloading and possessing child pornography. Although Joseph was arrested in Arkansas, he is expected to be extradited to Florida to face the charges. He was arrested on Wednesday, March 18, and charged with "lewd and lascivious behavior involving sexual activity" with a 14-year-old female victim who was nine at the time of the alleged incident, according to the Bay County Sheriff's Office and USA TODAY.
The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution. read more
Trump extends deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social website Monday ... read more
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