EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 11 MIN
Oil Surges, Fed Holds Rates, Trump-Putin Ceasefire Talks & NASA’s Moon Mission Update
from The White House Briefing Room with Jon Decker · host iHeartPodcasts
On today’s edition of White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down the biggest stories shaping the global economy and foreign policy. Oil prices spike to their highest level since 2022 as the war with Iran intensifies and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut down, fueling fears of a global recession. Plus, the Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged for the third straight meeting as Chairman Jerome Powell faces mounting pressure ahead of Kevin Warsh’s expected leadership transition. President Donald Trump weighs in on the economy, celebrates the crew of Artemis II, and discusses America’s return to the moon. Also in today’s briefing: Trump’s high-stakes call with Vladimir Putin on a possible Ukraine ceasefire, the latest on King Charles III’s White House visit, and what’s next for U.S. strategy in Iran and Ukraine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On today’s edition of White House Briefing Room, Jon Decker breaks down the biggest stories shaping the global economy and foreign policy. Oil prices spike to their highest level since 2022 as the war with Iran intensifies and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut down, fueling fears of a global recession.
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