Category: Politics
July 18, 2025
Politics
The race to succeed Fed Chair Jerome Powell just got weirder
Bill Pulte, the current head of the Federal Housing Finance Authority that runs mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has lately surfaced as a possible pick alongside Kevin Warsh and...
July 18, 2025
Politics
The Trump camp’s tug of war over Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s future
Under the law, Trump can fire Powell for what's known as "cause." What Trump’s inner circle is grappling with is what exactly constitutes “cause” in a way that can...
July 18, 2025
Politics
House passes rescissions package slashing $9B in federal funding for foreign aid, NPR and PBS
The measure returns about $8 billion earmarked for the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and upwards of $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds...
July 18, 2025
Politics
Pelosi calls Epstein files uproar a ‘distraction’ – backtracks an hour later: ‘Release the files’
About an hour after suggesting that Americans should focus on the debate over the rescissions package being considered in Congress, rather than the so-called “Epstein files,” Pelosi weighed in...
July 18, 2025
Politics
Trump directs AG Pam Bondi to release ‘pertinent Grand Jury testimony’ in Epstein case
“This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" the president added. “This SCAM, perpetuated by the Democrats, should end, right now!" the president added.
July 18, 2025
Politics
NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer introduces resolution condemning ‘Globalize the Intifada’ after Mamdani meeting
Mamdani has repeatedly refused to condemn the slogan, which is frequently used by anti-Israel activists in the Big Apple. Mamdani has repeatedly refused to condemn the slogan, which is...
July 17, 2025
Politics
Jerome Powell defends $2.5B Federal Reserve renovation: ‘Good stewards of public resources’
Powell has faced a firestorm of Republican criticism over the lavish renovation — as President Trump demands that Powell consider resigning after refusing to lower interest rates. Powell has...
July 17, 2025
Politics
New York halts offshore wind power lines, citing Trump opposition
The NYS Public Service Commission said it's halting the approval process for construction of new transmission lines to bring offshore wind power into the New York City downstate region,...
July 17, 2025
Politics
Jerome Powell responds to White House demands for info on Fed HQ renovation
The project was large in scope and involved a number of safety upgrades and hazardous materials removals, the Fed chief said. The project was large in scope and involved...
July 17, 2025
Politics
Bondi, Burgum tour Alcatraz as Trump wants to ‘renovate and reopen’ notorious island prison
“Alcatraz is the brand known around the world for being effective at housing people that are in incarceration,” Burgum said of the island facility in the San Francisco Bay....