The Trump administration intensified its attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of breaking laws and lying to Congress regarding a $2.5 billion headquarters renovation. OMB Director Russell Vought publicly criticized Powell's management, echoing President Trump's previous insults and calls for Powell's resignation. While the Fed...
US Senate and House Republican leaders plan to advance a bill imposing stricter sanctions on Russia and those buying its fossil fuels. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by Senators Graham and Blumenthal, proposes a 500% tariff on imports from countries continuing to purchase Russian oil and raw materials. While President...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's plan to redraw the state's congressional districts has sparked accusations of partisan gerrymandering. The move, included in his legislative priorities, aims to increase Republican seats ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats denounce it as an attack on democracy, citing the ongoing recovery efforts from...
Trump's budget chief, Russell Vought, accused Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell of mismanaging the Fed and misleading Congress about a costly headquarters renovation. Vought criticized the $2.5 billion renovation, exceeding the initial budget by $700 million, and questioned its compliance with the National Capital Planning Act. He highlighted discrepancies...
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, recently released after 104 days in immigration jail, is suing the Trump administration for $20 million. He alleges false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and being smeared as an antisemite. The lawsuit, filed under the Federal Tort Claims Act, names the Department of Homeland Security, ICE,...
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Senator Angela Paxton have filed for divorce. Angela cited "biblical grounds" and "recent discoveries," while Ken attributed the split to "political attacks and public scrutiny." Angela's petition alleges adultery and irreconcilable differences, stating the couple separated in June 2024. The divorce...
A federal judge is ordering the release of agency RIF plans following a Supreme Court ruling allowing broad agency reorganization and staff reductions. Union attorneys argued the plans, impacting 40 agencies, are crucial for challenging the legality of impending staff cuts. The judge, after reviewing some plans, believes...
Elon Musk announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, aiming to challenge the established Republican and Democrat parties. However, critics argue this is a thinly veiled attempt to further consolidate wealth and power, citing Musk's significant financial contributions to the Republican party and his association...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence vote in the European Parliament. The motion, primarily backed by far-right MEPs, accused her of undermining EU trust through unlawful actions, specifically citing undisclosed text messages with Pfizer's CEO. The vote failed to reach the required two-thirds majority,...
The US government filed a lawsuit against California, alleging that the state's egg production regulations have caused nationwide price increases. The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles federal court, claims California's rules, intended to improve animal welfare, create "unnecessary red tape" violating the federal Egg Products Inspection Act's requirement...
