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Democrats grill Bessent at House oversight hearing: 'Stop covering for the president'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took flack from Democrats while testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.
Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
The high court previously ruled adopting new maps for political advantage cannot be a basis for a federal lawsuit.
Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott believes Fed Chair Powell committed no crime in testimony
President Donald Trump recently said the investigation into Jerome Powell, led by U.S. Attorney for Washington Jeanine Pirro, should continue to the end.
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon delivered Ryan Routh's sentence in the same Fort Pierce courtroom where he tried to stab himself after he was found guilty.
Trump says India won't buy Russian oil anymore. Moscow insists India hasn't said that
Analysts are skeptical that India will stop buying Russian oil completely.
Venezuela tells China oil prices won't be set by the U.S., seeks to reassure investment after Maduro capture
Venezuela assured Beijing that its oil pricing will not be dictated by the U.S. and that Chinese investment in the South American country will remain secure.
Trump pardon attorney Ed Martin reportedly sidelined from investigations
Martin's role at DOJ was narrowed following a protracted feud with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, sources told MS NOW.
U.S. special envoy for Iraq Mark Savaya no longer in the post, sources say
Mark Savaya, named by U.S. President Donald Trump as special envoy for Iraq in October, is no longer in that role, sources familiar with the move told Reuters.
Democrat Christian Menefee wins election for U.S. House, narrowing GOP's slim majority
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority.
Judge orders 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his dad released from ICE detention
The boy and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, were detained in a Minneapolis suburb on Jan. 20. They were taken to a detention facility in Texas.
Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu and Europe stirred tensions in protests
Iran's president says the U.S. and its allies have 'provided people with the means to "tear the nation apart"
Luigi Mangione won't face death penalty in CEO murder case, federal judge rules
Luigi Mangione is accusing of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in December 2024.
Partial government shutdown on track for Saturday after Senate vote on funding deal stalled
The deal would address concerns Democrats have had about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement actions in Minnesota.
Sen. Tillis will oppose Trump Fed chair pick Warsh until Powell probe resolved
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said the DOJ's criminal investigation of him stems from frustration by President Trump over interest rate decisions.
Japan election becomes high-stakes gamble for Takaichi as personal popularity faces tougher opposition
Japan’s Feb. 8 election is increasingly seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who has tied her political future to the vote.
Fed has not yet complied with subpoenas as Powell probe continues: Source
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the criminal investigation resulted from frustration by President Donald Trump over interest rate decisions.
Crypto PAC Fairshake touts $193 million war chest as regulatory bill faces first vote
"With the midterms approaching, we are united behind our mission with Fairshake continuing to oppose anti-crypto politicians," the PAC's spokesperson said.
Texas governor halts new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies, public universities
H-1B visas allow skilled foreign professionals in specialized occupations — mainly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics — to work in the U.S.
Trump administration sued over 2 deaths in boat strike off Venezuela's coast
It's the first court challenge to one of the 36 U.S. strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean authorized by President Donald Trump's administration.
The 'middle powers' are having a moment, but can they stand up to Trump?
Some are looking to the world's "middle powers" as a possible bulwark against increasing unilateralism among global superpowers.
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