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
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
Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked yet another Democratic effort to rein in President Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Iran, defeating the measure in a razor-thin 50-49 vote. The failed motion marked the seventh time Senate Democrats have attempted to
President Donald Trump said Monday that he supports temporarily suspending the federal gas tax as Americans face soaring fuel prices ahead of the busy Memorial Day travel season. “I think it’s a great idea,” Trump said during a phone interview with CBS
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Monday that relief at the pump may be coming soon, as gas prices hover near $4.50 a gallon nationwide. “Help is on the way,” Bessent said during an appearance on Fox News, pointing to improving supply conditions
President Trump officially brought the longest government shutdown in U.S. history to an end Thursday, signing a funding bill to restore operations across most of the Department of Homeland Security after a 76-day standoff. The bipartisan agreement, reached after months of negotiations
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 — 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