Warsh’s challenge: Navigating Fed independence and Trump’s demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kevin Warsh has sought the job of Federal Reserve chair, off and on, since President Donald Trump first considered him for the position nearly a decade ago. Now that he is in line for
New US sanctions against Iran target interior minister over crackdown on protesters
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday against Iran ‘s interior minister, accusing Eskandar Momeni of repressing nationwide protests that have challenged Tehran’s theocratic government. The penalties are the latest by the United States and
Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday, foiling the Trump administration’s bid to see him executed for what
NBA-Timberwolves call for unity after fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis
Jan 30 (Reuters) – The NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves issued a team statement calling for unity after two fatal shootings involving U.S. immigration agents in Minneapolis generated public outrage. The Timberwolves issued a statement late on Thursday following
Who is Kevin Warsh?
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll tap former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell in May — with Trump believing that he can finally get the booming
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas’ special congressional runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Houston voters who have gone almost a year without representation in the U.S. House will finally fill the seat in a special runoff election Saturday. Meanwhile, voters in the Fort Worth area will elect
Protesters call for nationwide strike against Trump’s immigration policies
Protesters across the U.S. are calling for “no work, no school, no shopping” as part of a nationwide strike on Friday to oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The demonstrations come almost a week after
Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service
WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalist Don Lemon was arrested in connection with an anti-immigration protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church and increased tensions between residents and the Trump administration, his lawyer said Friday. Lemon was
The Latest: Congress scrambles to save bipartisan spending deal before Friday night deadline
Senate leaders were scrambling to save a bipartisan spending deal and avert a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday. Democrats have demanded new restrictions on federal immigration raids across the country. Democrats struck a rare deal with
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 01.30.26
Minnesota: Police are weighing in on why ICE is struggling so much in Minnesota. Minnesota and National Police Blow Up That Dem Narrative About ICE Arrest Problems in the State (Red State) Springfield News: A man believed to be