Iran Leadership Change, G7 Oil Discussions, and DHS Shutdown Delays

Finance ministers from the Group of Seven major economies met today to discuss a possible coordinated release of strategic oil reserves, but no decision was announced. Meanwhile, the son of Iran’s deceased supreme leader has been named the country’s next leader — though President Trump says any transition would need approval from the United States. Back in Washington, House Republicans are holding their annual retreat, where President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are expected to address reporters. And as the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security enters its fourth week, airport security delays are growing as TSA screeners continue working without pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices