Gimenez puts forth candidacy for chair of Homeland Security committee
Rep. Carlos Guimenez (R-FLA.) announced on Tuesday that he is interested in a leadership role on the House Homeland Security Committee, as current Speaker Mark Greene (R-Tenn.) plans to depart from Congress. Gimenez, a former Fire Chief, Miami Mayor, and current council member, believes that his extensive experience would make him a strong candidate to […]
Fed Chair Jerome Powell avoids Trump’s request for a rate cut
Powell Critiques Trump’s Tariffs Amid Rate Cut Debate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expressed strong concerns on Tuesday regarding the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, suggesting they exacerbate ongoing tensions and hinder potential interest rate cuts. Speaking at a conference in Portugal, Powell noted that the threat of a global trade war has effectively […]
Is Bessent a candidate for Fed chair?
The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced on Monday that he has accepted President Trump’s nomination to take over the role of Federal Reserve Chair, a position currently held by Jerome Powell. This comes after a few weeks of speculation regarding potential replacements. In remarks to Bloomberg News, the Secretary stated he would comply with the president’s […]
Bessent on aiming for Fed chair: ‘I will follow the President’s wishes’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent expressed his willingness to consider stepping in as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s replacement, as President Trump is eager to initiate changes within the central bank. When asked if he was seeking that role, Bescent mentioned he would align with the president’s decisions but appeared content in his current role. Various […]
House Oversight chair calls for Jean-Pierre and others to testify about Biden’s mental decline
House Committee Calls for Testimony on Biden’s Mental Health A prominent House committee is urging former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and three other ex-staff members to testify before Congress about an alleged attempt to hide former President Joe Biden’s mental decline. James Comer, the Republican chairman of the Oversight Committee, has been investigating […]
House Oversight chair calls for Jean-Pierre and others to testify about Biden’s mental decline
House Committee Calls for Testimony on Biden’s Mental Decline A key House committee is urging former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, along with three other ex-White House staffers, to appear before Congress to discuss an alleged cover-up regarding former President Joe Biden’s mental decline. James Comer, the Republican chairman of the Oversight Committee, has […]
Armed woman in Texas sat in a lawn chair on a busy highway during a long standoff with police
Standoff on Texas Highway Ends with Surrender An armed woman caused significant traffic disruptions on a busy Texas highway on Thursday afternoon, leading to a lengthy standoff with law enforcement. Deputies from four Harris County Constables responded after receiving reports about the woman, who was armed and had been involved in a crash on I-45 […]
64-year-old woman with a gun sat in a lawn chair on a crowded Texas highway during a lengthy police standoff
Standoff with Mentally Ill Woman Shuts Down Texas Highway Authorities report that a woman with mental health issues caused a lengthy standoff with police after exiting her vehicle on a busy Texas highway, armed with a gun. The incident took place on Thursday when the 64-year-old woman struck a tractor-trailer deliberately on Interstate 45 in […]
US dollar falls to a three-year low following report of Trump’s potential early Fed chair appointment
US Dollar Hits Three-Year Low Amid Fed Chair Speculation On Thursday, the US dollar dropped to its lowest point in three years, coinciding with news that President Donald Trump is likely preparing to announce his choice for the next chair of the Federal Reserve System. The Wall Street Journal’s index tracking the dollar’s strength relative […]
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell questioned about expensive updates to headquarters
Powell Responds to Renovation Criticism Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell addressed claims on Wednesday that the central bank overspent on renovations, emphasizing that the headquarters was “really unsafe” nearly 90 years ago. “Media coverage… is misleading and inaccurate in so many respects,” Powell stated during his appearance before the Senate Banking Committee. This testimony was […]