Powell warns Lisa Cook’s Supreme Court case could be most consequential legal threat in Fed’s history
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Wednesday that a Supreme Court showdown over sitting Fed governor Lisa Cook could have far-reaching consequences for the central bank’s independence and the U.S. economy. “I would say that that case is perhaps the most important legal case in the Fed’s 113-year history. As I thought about it, it […]
Schumer rolls out list of ICE demands as White House says Dems ‘blocked’ deal-making session
The White House invited rank-and-file Senate Democrats to discuss government funding options, but they declined, instead opting to unveil a list of demands to rein in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in exchange for their votes to avert a shutdown. “The White House hopes to avoid another debilitating government shutdown, and invited Democrats for […]
Minn. Court Hearing Puts Trump ICE Surge Under National Scrutiny
A federal court hearing set for Friday is shaping up as a crucial test of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota, with a judge weighing whether to punish Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership for alleged defiance of court orders while …
Homan Presses Minn. Dem Leaders With Immigration Demands
Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s point man for deportations and border security, arrived in Minneapolis with a series of demands, including an agreement from the state’s Democratic leaders to turn over more illegal aliens held in the state’s prisons and jails.
US moves fast to reopen Venezuela embassy after yearslong freeze
The U.S. will “very quickly” reopen its embassy in Venezuela and establish a diplomatic presence on the ground, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “We have a team on the ground there assessing it, and we think very quickly we’ll be able to open a U.S. diplomatic presence on the ground,” Rubio told members […]
Bondi: 16 Arrested in Minneapolis Anti-ICE Sweep
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she was in Minneapolis on Wednesday as the Department of Justice announced a series of arrests tied to anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Democrat-run city.[#item_full_content]
Greenland, Denmark Reject US Pressure Amid Growing Arctic Security Tensions
Greenland’s prime minister rejected what he called outside pressure on the Arctic island’s future Wednesday as Denmark’s leader warned that the post-World War II global order has broken down, with both leaders seeking to shore up European backing amid renewed U.S. interest in Greenland.[#item_full_content]
Rubio Defends Trump on Venezuela, Downplays Fears About Greenland and NATO
Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a full-throated defense Wednesday of President Donald Trump’s military operation to capture then-Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, while explaining to U.S. lawmakers the administration’s approach to Greenland, NATO, Iran and China.As…[#item_full_content]
Visa Card Rewards Can Fund Trump Accounts
Visa will allow credit-card customers to use rewards points to contribute to Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged savings vehicle for children created under recent federal legislation.[#item_full_content]
Philly DA Vows to ‘Hunt’ ICE Agents Like Nazis
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner is facing backlash after comparing federal immigration officers to Nazis while promoting legislation aimed at restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the city.[#item_full_content]
