RFK Jr. set to face Cassidy in back-to-back Senate hearings

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. heads to Capitol Hill on Wednesday on a potential collision course with the Republican who helped put him in the job: Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It will be Kennedy’s first appearance in nearly a … Read more

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ set to resume production

After more than a month without filming, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is set to resume production, a source with knowledge of the decision told NBC News on Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The news comes after a pause in the wake of … Read more

Kevin Warsh set to testify that the Federal Reserve will remain

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to testify at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the central bank will remain “strictly independent” in setting monetary policy. The statement, published by Politico ahead of Warsh’s 10 a.m. ET confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, comes … Read more

Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial in New York

NEW YORK — Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein ’s New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a bellwether #MeToo case that remains unresolved nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon’s arrest. Since Weinstein became a major target of the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct nearly … Read more

Man who set neighbor on fire during a home burglary set to be executed in Florida

A Florida man who set his neighbor on fire after she found him burglarizing her home during her lunch break from work is set to be executed Tuesday evening. Chadwick Scott Willacy, 58, is scheduled to receive a three-drug injection starting at 6 p.m. at Florida State Prison near Starke for the 1990 killing of … Read more

Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing. Here’s what to expect.

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to face questions regarding his views on inflation, interest rates and other economic issues at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday.  A majority on the 24-member panel must vote in favor of Warsh’s nomination to advance it … Read more

Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran peace talks as fragile ceasefire set to expire this week

The Trump administration announced a new round of peace talks would take place in Pakistan with Vice President JD Vance set to lead the U.S. delegation. But Iran says it isn’t ready to commit to new talks, citing “Washington’s excessive demands.” Nikole Killion reports. Source link