NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! DALLAS — Texas Democratic voters selected state Rep. Vikki Goodwin as their nominee for lieutenant governor Tuesday night, defeating Marcos Vélez in the party’s primary runoff and setting up a November showdown against Republican incumbent Dan Patrick. The contest became a test of what direction Texas Democrats … Read more
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie has won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, NBC News projects — the first contested result in key Pennsylvania races that could decide control of the House. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Much of the attention in Tuesday’s … Read more
Cindy Burbank won the Democratic Senate primary in Nebraska, NBC News projects, potentially clearing the way for independent Dan Osborn to take on GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts head-to-head in the fall. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Burbank defeated pastor William Forbes for the Democratic nomination, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s next pick to lead the nation’s central bank is one step closer to securing the job, despite early fears that his nomination was doomed. The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to be on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, the main governing body of the … Read more
CHICAGO — The Washington Wizards won the NBA draft lottery on Sunday, earning them the first overall pick in June’s NBA Draft. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The Wizards entered with a 14 percent chance at the No. 1 selection. The lottery was held at … Read more
Oprah Winfrey named her newest book club pick: Douglas Stuart’s “John of John.” Here are questions to guide you as you read the novel. Reader’s Guide Questions by Paula Cooper John of John begins in a solitary red phone box in Edinburgh as Cal Mcleod is summoned home after four years in art school by … Read more
Steak ‘n Shake appoints chief MAHA officer Steak ‘n Shake announces its first chief MAHA officer, Michael Boes, who details the restaurant’s pivot to healthier food options, including all grass-fed beef by June 1. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump’s new nominee for surgeon general is exposing divisions in the … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell, a longtime target of President Donald Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as the president wanted. The vote was 13-11, with all Republican senators voting … Read more
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve said Sunday he was dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair. The announcement by Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina removes a … Read more
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Preliminary investigation suggests WHCD shooter was targeting Trump admin, Acting AG Blanche says 15:56 Now Playing Thom Tillis says he’s ‘prepared’ to lift his block on Trump’s Fed pick Kevin Warsh: Full interview 12:01 UP NEXT Ro Khanna believes Trump … Read more