The head of the U.S. Border Patrol, Michael Banks, announced Thursday that he is retiring from his post amid mounting scrutiny over allegations of unethical conduct during his years as a federal agent. Banks’ resignation follows a Washington Examiner investigation that detailed
President Donald Trump formally invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit the White House this September during a state banquet in Beijing on Thursday, underscoring the administration’s effort to stabilize relations between the world’s two largest economies amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Speaking
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, setting up a new era at the central bank as the White House intensifies pressure for lower interest rates. Lawmakers voted 54-45 to approve Warsh in a
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell isn’t heading for the exit just yet. Even as his term as chair expires next month, Powell made clear Wednesday he plans to stick around at the central bank—remaining on the Fed’s board “for a period of
A Los Angeles County supervisor is crediting President Donald Trump for direct engagement in wildfire recovery efforts, while warning that demand for federal disaster assistance is increasing as other states seek support through FEMA. Following a recent meeting with Trump administration officials,
WASHINGTON — A leaked report indicates President Donald Trump is preparing a high-profile confrontation with the press at this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, signaling a return to direct engagement after years of boycotting the event. According to the report, Trump
WASHINGTON — White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has moved to sharply limit international travel by Cabinet members, requiring approval for nearly all overseas trips after concerns mounted over frequent globe-trotting by top officials. According to reporting, Wiles directed during a
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has taken a significant step toward easing federal marijuana restrictions, reclassifying medical cannabis as a lower-risk drug and opening the door to expanded research and broader access for patients. In an order signed by Acting Attorney General
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to use lethal force against Iranian vessels laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing standoff between Washington and Tehran. Trump said he directed the U.S.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to speed up the review of certain psychedelic substances as potential treatments for mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The order sets aside $50
