Tulsi Gabbard Defends Trump’s Iran Attack After War Warning

Global tensions are hitting closer to home as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite rising inflation risks tied to the Iran conflict. As oil prices climb during geopolitical instability, the impact flows directly into everyday expenses—fuel, groceries, and basic living costs across the United States. By choosing a “wait and see” approach, the Fed is signaling caution rather than rushing into rate changes. But for consumers, that could mean prices staying elevated—or even rising further in the near term. With global uncertainty growing, the connection between foreign conflicts and household budgets is becoming impossible to ignore.