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Who Could Be On Trump’s Next Fed Chair to Replace Powell? Kevin Hassett Offers a Clue

Who Could Be On Trump’s Next Fed Chair to Replace Powell? Kevin Hassett Offers a Clue

NEC Director Kevin Hassett has signalled he's open to succeeding Jerome Powell as Fed chair, amid Trump's increasing frustration with…

August 3, 2025

Did WH Pressure Smithsonian to Remove Trump Impeachment References? What the Museum Said

The Smithsonian has denied claims it removed Trump's impeachment references due to White House pressure. It says the placard didn't…

August 3, 2025

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Triggers US Midwest Health Alerts – Who’s at Risk & What to Do

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing the US Midwest, pushing air quality into the "unhealthy" zone across several states. Experts…

August 3, 2025

US Justice Department Pushes for Voter Data from 19 States – Here’s What We Know

The US Justice Department under the Trump administration is ramping up election oversight, requesting voter data and fraud info from…

August 3, 2025

US Court Blocks Trump Administration’s Immigration Raids in Los Angeles

A federal appeals court upheld restrictions on immigration raids in Los Angeles, dealing a blow to Trump's enforcement strategy. Judges…

August 2, 2025

CPB Shuts Down: What US Federal Funding Cuts Mean for PBS, NPR & Public Media

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down after losing federal funding, impacting the PBS, the NPR and 1,500 local…

August 2, 2025

Donald Trump Urges Fed Board to Strip Jerome Powell’s Power Over Interest Rate Decisions

President Donald Trump has called on the Federal Reserve's board to take control from Chair Jerome Powell, criticizing his refusal…

August 2, 2025

Why Countries Without Trade Deals Are Facing Up to 50% US Tariffs

With President Donald Trump's August 1 tariff deadline locked in, countries without finalised trade agreements face steep new duties of…

August 1, 2025

US Judge Halts End of Temporary Protected Status for 60,000 from Nepal & Central America

A US judge has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 60,000 people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua. The Trump administration's…

August 1, 2025

Donald Trump Signs Executive Order to Impose New Tariffs on Several US Trading Partners

President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing new tariffs on many US trading partners. The duties will take effect…

August 1, 2025