Republicans planning for possibility of Trump being jailed during convention, chair says
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is preparing for the possibility that former President Donald Trump, the GOP’s presumptive nominee, will be jailed during the party’s convention, the party’s chairman said Tuesday. “Yes, we’re working on that right now,” Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley said Tuesday during an appearance on Newsmax’s “Wake Up America.” “I’m […]
Texas GOP leaders react to new chair, sweeping policy proposals for Lone Star State
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‘Too late’: Trump backs challenger to Freedom Caucus chair despite receiving prior endorsement
Former President Trump on Tuesday endorsed a primary challenger to Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good (R-Va.), arguing that the senator’s attempts to reconcile with him were “way too late.” “Bob Goode is bad for Virginia and bad for America,” Trump wrote on his Truth social platform. Goode and his primary opponent, Virginia Sen. John Maguire, […]
House passes bill to create new cryptocurrency framework despite pushback from Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would create a new framework for when virtual currencies should be regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The House passed the 21st Century Financial Innovation and Technology Act (FIT 21) by a vote of 279-136, despite […]
Lobbying World: Akin snags former Ways and Means chair ahead of tax fight
Former House Ways and Means Chairman kevin brady (R-Texas) joined. akin As a senior policy consultant and chair of the Tax Drafting Committee, Mr. Brady was instrumental in shaping former President Trump’s signature tax bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which has several provisions set to expire in 2025. played a role. […]
Navarro predicts Fed chair would be ‘gone in a hundred days’ in new Trump administration
Imprisoned former White House economic adviser Peter Navarro predicted that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell would benefit from a second Trump administration. “My guess is that this methodical non-economist will be gone in 100 days anyway,” Navarro said in an interview with Semaphore. published Tuesday. Navarro has confirmed the names of Kevin Hassett and Tyler […]
FDIC Chair Martin Gruenberg to resign after sex-harassment scandal at agency
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chairman Martin Gruenberg finally announced his resignation Monday following a months-long scandal over sexual harassment and other misconduct at the top banking regulator. Gruenberg said he will step down from his role once a replacement has been confirmed. The White House will name a replacement for Mr. Gruenberg, deputy press secretary […]
Senate Banking chief calls on Biden to replace FDIC chair after sexual harassment probe
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Monday called on President Biden to replace the chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) following reports of a toxic work environment at the agency. Mr. Brown is the most senior Democrat to seek the resignation or replacement of FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg, the Democrat whom […]
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Chair Martin Gruenberg announces plans to resign once successor is nominated, confirmed
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg announced Monday that he will step down as soon as his successor is confirmed by the Senate, after multiple reports revealed a culture of sexual harassment, misconduct and retaliation at the agency under his leadership. Gruenberg’s announcement comes after months of pressure from members of Congress and […]
Long Island teacher accused of tying autistic, nonverbal teen to a chair
A Long Island special education teacher allegedly tied a nonverbal autistic teenager to a chair with rope last month. The boy was afraid to return to the classroom, and his desperate father continued to search for answers. The minor victim, identified as “CD” in a notice of claim filed with the Sewanhaka Central School District […]