President Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing a $2.5 billion renovation plan at the Fed as a potential fireable offense. Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates enough. This attack raises concerns about the Fed's independence, with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie...
Trayon White, expelled from the D.C. Council after a federal bribery charge, won the Ward 8 special election on Tuesday. White secured 29.7% of the vote, narrowly defeating Sheila Bunn. The election followed White's expulsion, leaving the D.C. Council with the choice of expelling him again or allowing...
Former President Trump accused Senator Adam Schiff of mortgage fraud, claiming Schiff misled lenders about his primary residence to obtain a cheaper mortgage. Trump cited a Fannie Mae investigation, but the memo doesn't allege fraud, only noting "possible occupancy misrepresentation." Schiff denies wrongdoing, stating he's always been transparent about...
The State Department's recent layoff of over 1,350 employees, described as the most complex federal RIF ever, is defended by Deputy Secretary Michael Rigas as creating a "higher quality" workforce aligned with the Trump administration's foreign policy. The layoffs followed a reorganization that consolidated and eliminated offices deemed irrelevant...
The Justice Department is rapidly dismantling civil service protections for law enforcement officials, leading to a recent surge in firings. Over 20 career employees, including the Attorney General's ethics advisor and several senior officials, were dismissed on Friday. This wave of dismissals, seen by some as politically motivated,...
25-year-old social media influencer Deja Foxx is challenging former Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva in Arizona's 7th Congressional District Democratic primary. Foxx, with over 395,000 TikTok followers, is gaining ground on Grijalva, according to recent polling. The winner will likely secure the seat in the general election given...
Former US President Donald Trump initiated an investigation into Brazil's trade practices, citing unfair tariffs, digital trade restrictions, and inadequate intellectual property protection as harming American businesses. This follows Trump's request to halt the prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro and a threat of a 50% tariff on Brazilian goods, starting...
French Prime Minister François Bayrou proposed eliminating two public holidays, Easter Monday and May 8th (V-E Day), to reduce France's national debt by €43.8 billion. This controversial measure, part of a broader austerity plan including spending freezes and tax changes, aims to lower the budget deficit. The proposal...
Minneapolis is launching a $12 million pilot program to combat speeding at five high-risk intersections. Automated speed enforcement cameras will begin operating in September, issuing warnings initially, then fines of $40 or $80 for exceeding speed limits by 10 or 20 mph, respectively. The program, part of the...
Mike Waltz, Trump's nominee for U.N. ambassador, faced intense questioning during his Senate confirmation hearing regarding a Signal chat scandal. Democrats criticized his actions, deeming them 'amateurish' and a display of 'cowardice,' while Republicans largely supported him. Waltz defended his use of Signal, a communication tool he claimed...
