End of Justice Department’s Powell probe could clear way for Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as Fed chair

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The Justice Department has dropped its criminal investigation into outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over the central bank’s renovation. The move clears a key hurdle for President Trump’s pick to replace Powell, Kevin Warsh. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports. Source link

Naval escorts will likely be needed when Strait of Hormuz reopens, Chevron CEO says

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Washington — Chevron’s chief executive said it’s likely that the U.S. Navy may need to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz once it reopens in order to ensure a level of security.  The standoff over the strait has intensified amid Iran’s threats against the critical channel and a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports, … Read more

Camp Mystic must undergo changes before it can reopen this summer, Texas officials say

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Camp Mystic, the Texas girls camp where 27 died in devastating floods last year, must make a slew of changes in order to reopen this summer, the Texas Department of State Health Services said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Several issues — including emergency and … Read more

The lure of living in the past: From the Politics Desk

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Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, Alexandra Marquez dives into the latest … Read more