Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questions from lawmakers for the first time since the Trump administration launched its joint war with Israel against Iran.
As part of his four-day trip to the U.S. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, King Charles III is taking part in a series of events in New York City.
Jerome Powell held his last news conference as Federal Reserve chair on Wednesday, announcing his intention to stay on the central bank's board as a governor "for a period of time to be determined" following the end of his term.
