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New U.S. Sanctions Aim to Isolate Iran

P.M. Edition for Aug. 24. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will go after countries and companies that do business with Iran. White House economic policy reporter Brian Schwartz says it’s unclear what will happen with Iran’s top trading partner: China. Plus, President Trump escalate ...

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the new U.S. ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ war strategy against Iran, the history and function of modern political polling, and the influence of prediction ...

This city lost power two weeks ago. Thousands are still in the dark.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the U.S.’s plan to further isolate Iran’s economy, which he called “Operation Economic Outcast.” The Wall Street Journal’s Brian Schwartz breaks down the details. Voters in South Carolina are casting ballots today in one of the cycle’s most closely wat ...

Can an ‘Economic D-Day’ End the Iran War?

Yesterday, the Trump administration announced a new strategy in the war against Iran that targets the regime’s remaining economic lifelines. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it an “economic D-Day.” WSJ’s Brian Schwartz explains the U.S.’s new sanctions approach and analyzes what impact it ...

The White House wants billion-dollar companies to have small business benefits

August 27th, 2026, 9am: A judge is allowing the Postal Service to move forward with its efforts to restrict mail-in voting, as states are preparing to send out ballots. Then, why the White House wants billion-dollar companies to qualify as a small business. Plus, Steph talks to former Canadian D ...

U.S.-Venezuela Oil Deal; In Nepal, the Search for Survivors Grows Frantic

As oil and gas prices continue to be driven by the war with Iran, President Donald Trump has announced an oil deal with Venezuela, which would give the U.S. roughly 65 billion barrels of the country’s oil reserves. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez touted the deal as an economic growth opportunit ...

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses 5 MLB teams partnering with prediction markets in states where betting is illegal, Kalshi’s George Soros ban, the moral complexities of data centers, and ...

Closing Bell Overtime: Rising Yields Test the Market 9/25/26

Vital Knowledge’s Adam Crisafulli and iCapital’s Sonali Basak break down the impact of rising yields and what they mean for the market’s next move. Oppenheimer’s Brian Schwartz explains why Microsoft is gaining ground as the company beefs up Copilot. Meantime, the latest AI developments send con ...

The Tension and Turnover at Bessent’s Treasury Department

P.M. Edition for Oct. 7. President Trump expects his Treasury Secretary to solve stubborn problems, including rising borrowing costs, high gas prices, and even the war on Iran. White House economic policy reporter reporter Brian Schwartz tells us how Bessent is taking the pressure out on his sta ...

Tension and Tirades Inside the U.S. Treasury

President Donald Trump has put a lot on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plate, from handling trade talks with China to overseeing sanctions on Iran. Meanwhile, tensions inside the Treasury are high. After interviews with former and current officials in the Trump administration, WSJ’s Brian Sc ...