Washington — The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump, who has clashed with outgoing Fed chief Jerome Powell repeatedly and urged the central bank to slash interest rates. The vote was 54-45, with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joining all … Read more
When President Donald Trump initiated strikes against Iran in late February, he did so without explicit backing from Congress, which holds the constitutional authority to declare war. Since then, members have argued over whether Mr. Trump illegally bypassed them. Now, even some Republicans are showing unease about the length and cost of the war, just … Read more
Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican, pressed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about how public trust in vaccines has worsened in the last year. He then questioned Kennedy about what his agency is doing to address potential outbreaks, including measles, that could happen during the World Cup. Source link
Sen. Ruben Gallego pressed Kevin Warsh again about whether President Trump asked him to commit to lowering interest rates if he was nominated to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh reiterated that the president never asked him to “commit to any such thing.” Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Homeland Security Secretary-designate Markwayne Mullin was challenged Wednesday over concerns that the Trump administration could position ICE agents near polling places this November. The back-and-forth with Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., comes amid warnings from some on the right that many blue states’ election security policies are potentially … Read more
Few world leaders seem to get along with President Donald Trump as well as Sanae Takaichi. But the Japanese prime minister could be in for an earful when she visits the White House on Thursday, as Trump grows increasingly frustrated with the course of his war on Iran. Takaichi, 65, will be the first leader … Read more
Sen. Angus King of Maine questioned CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard about briefing President Trump about intelligence on Iran in the days and weeks leading up to Operation Epic Fury. King pointed out discrepancies between the intelligence agency’s assessment and what Mr. Trump has said publicly. Source link
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Saturday said that U.S. and Israeli forces have “wiped out” Iran’s navy, air force and much of its missile capability in just one week of war, declaring the regime’s military “almost non-existent” as he continues to press Tehran to surrender for “a much … Read more