Trump’s Fed Chair Pick Defends Independence From the President
Kevin M. Warsh, President Trump’s pick to head the Federal Reserve, asserted his independence from the president during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, saying that he has not made any promises to follow Mr. Trump’s bidding to lower interest rates.
Read MoreDozens of former Katie Porter staffers pen open letter defending her, months after backlash
A group of 30 former staffers for former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) signed a Monday letter lauding the lawmaker as someone who “shows up for her team” after months of backlash for lambasting a staffer and a journalist on two separate occasions. The letter comes as Porter looks to ramp up her gubernatorial campaign, following…
Read MoreIran accuses US of ceasefire violations ahead of Trump’s extension
Iran accused the U.S. again on Tuesday of violating the conditions of the temporary ceasefire, hours before President Trump announced he would extend the deadline as time was running out. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, one of the lead negotiators on the Iranian side, asserted in a post on the social platform X that the ongoing…
Read MoreTrump extends ceasefire in Iran indefinitely
President Trump said he’s extending the ceasefire until Iran has submitted a proposal in talks with the U.S. “and discussions are concluded.”
Read More‘Martyrs’: Michigan Dems nominate Hezbollah-praising candidate after ousting Jewish regent
Amir Makled, who reportedly shared posts praising Hezbollah leaders as 'martyrs,' won Michigan Democrats' nomination for University of Michigan regent.
Read MoreWatchdog requests Patel calendar, security detail messages
A watchdog organization has filed a new request for records pertaining to FBI Director Kash Patel, citing new reports of excessive alcohol use from the intelligence chief. The request from the Democracy Forward Foundation (DFF) cites The Atlantic’s recent report, “The FBI Director is MIA.” “If the Director of the FBI is a liability –…
Read MoreNew York claims Coinbase, Gemini prediction markets violate gambling laws
New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) sued Coinbase and Gemini on Tuesday, accusing the two crypto companies of violating state gambling laws with their prediction markets. James argues that the platforms fall within the state’s definition of gambling and, as a result, are running afoul of state tax obligations and gambling restrictions on New…
Read MoreTrump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely, says blockade will remain
President Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Tuesday that he is extending the U.S. ceasefire with Iran until Tehran comes to the negotiating table with a proposal. “Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly so and, upon the request of Field Marshal Asim Munir, and Prime…
Read MoreWatch live: Trump hosts NCAA champions at White House
President Trump on Tuesday afternoon will welcome more than 100 collegiate champions from different sports and universities to the White House in honor of NCAA Collegiate National Champions Day. Trump’s remarks to the student athletes come after he signed an executive order to tighten the rules for eligibility and transfers within the NCAA, which marked…
Read MoreLeft-wing group chases proof of Kash Patel’s alleged ‘excessive drinking’ as Dems eye FBI director’s ouster
Democracy Forward filed a 16-page FOIA request seeking records on FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged conduct detailed in a recent Atlantic article.
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