EPA head Lee Zeldin criticizes ‘misinformed’ Democrat lawmaker who proposed he consume weed killer during tense congressional hearing

Budget Hearing Tensions Rise Between EPA Chief and Lawmaker EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin criticized Rep. Rosa DeLauro on Monday, labeling her as “uninformed” after she faced significant backlash for suggesting that herbicides were a topic of discussion during contentious Congressional budget hearings. DeLauro, a Democrat from Connecticut with distinctive purple hair, claimed that Zeldin’s budget […]
Trump emphasizes deaf child who regained hearing after ‘miracle cure’

President Trump Celebrates Hearing Breakthrough for Young Boy During a recent event at the White House, President Trump spoke about a remarkable story involving a 2-year-old boy named Travis Smith. Born deaf, Travis can now hear thanks to a groundbreaking treatment that his mother described as a “miracle.” The president recounted how the child can […]
Commerce Secretary Lutnick dismisses Epstein inquiries during hearing

Budget Hearing Highlights Lutnick-Epstein Ties During a budget hearing on Thursday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced tough questions regarding his past connections with the infamous financier Jeffrey Epstein. However, he deflected these inquiries, stating that the hearing was “not the place” for such discussions. Rep. Grace Meng, a Democrat from New York, pressed Lutnick on […]
Minnesota GOP representative requests clarification from Omar following absence from hearing.

Minnesota Lawmakers Demand Answers from Rep. Ilhan Omar Republican lawmakers in Minnesota are seeking clarity from Representative Ilhan Omar after her absence at a crucial state hearing related to a pandemic-era fraud investigation. This hearing is looking into potential connections to a significant fraud scandal. State Representative Kristin Robbins, who heads the House Anti-Corruption and […]
Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh states Trump did not tell him to lower rates during intense Senate hearing.

Kevin Warsh Denies Trump’s Pressure on Interest Rates During a Senate hearing on Tuesday, Kevin Warsh, a candidate for Federal Reserve Chairman, dismissed claims that President Trump had urged him to lower interest rates. When questioned about any pressure from Trump, the 56-year-old investor firmly stated, “He didn’t ask for it, he didn’t ask for […]
Bitcoin price update: BTC dips closer to $75,000 as Warsh hearing and Iran discussions create uncertainty

Cryptocurrency Markets Decline Amid Federal Reserve Hearings and Iran Negotiations On Tuesday, cryptocurrency markets experienced a decline, primarily due to concerns surrounding the confirmation hearings for U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman nominee Kevin Warsh and the ongoing uncertainty in Iran peace talks. During his appearance before the Senate Banking Committee, Warsh underscored the importance of the […]
Dem Cherfilus-McCormick Steps Down from Congress Just Before Ethics Hearing

Rep. Sheila Chafferas McCormick Resigns Rep. Sheila Chafferas McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from her congressional position on Tuesday, right before the House Ethics Committee was set to discuss potential sanctions amid her ongoing federal criminal case. Charfilas McCormick publicized her resignation in a statement released early Tuesday afternoon, and she subsequently sent a formal notice to […]
Trump’s Fed Chair Choice Provokes Elizabeth Warren Directly During Hearing

Warsh’s Confirmation Hearing with Warren During his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Kevin Warsh, nominated by President Trump for the Federal Reserve, had a notable exchange with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts. The hearing centered around Warsh’s potential role in replacing Jerome Powell, whose term concludes on May 15. Warren pressed Warsh to pinpoint a […]
Apple’s upcoming CEO, Warsh’s approval hearing, the rise in psychedelic stocks, and additional updates in Morning Squawk.

Good Tuesday morning! Today at 8:30 a.m. ET, President Donald Trump is set to have a live interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” You can catch it live on CNBC or CNBC+. In the meantime, stock futures are showing signs of recovery after a recent downturn in the market. Here are five key points investors should […]
Kevin Warsh’s financial matters face examination before Federal Reserve confirmation hearing

Trump Considers Firing Jerome Powell as Warsh Confirmation Hearing Approaches There’s been a buzz around President Trump’s recent comments suggesting he might fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. This conversation emerged as Trump called for an ongoing criminal investigation into renovations at the Federal Reserve Headquarters. During a discussion led by Paul Gigot, panelists weighed […]