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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called for the Federal Reserve’s board of governors to usurp the power of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, criticizing the head of the U.S. central bank for not cutting short-term interest rates. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump called Powell “stubborn.” The Fed chair has been subjected to vicious verbal attacks by …

On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, I dissented from the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) decision to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at its current level. As the Committee’s post-meeting statement notes, I preferred to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points.1 Inflation has moved considerably closer to our target, after …

Texas Republican Redistricting Chair Admits He Hasn’t Looked at Census Data  Democracy Docket First to ABC: DNC ramps up anti-redistricting efforts in Texas with calls to ‘persuadable’ GOP voters  ABC News Democrats Plan $20 Million Fund to Target Texas Republicans for Redistricting  The New York Times Texas Republicans aim to redraw House districts at Trump’s urging, but there’s a risk  AP News Democratic candidates …

D.C. Council chair sets vote on RFK site after reaching deal with Commanders  The Washington Post RFK Stadium project to get first vote on Aug. 1  Axios Commanders, D.C. City Council near agreement on stadium development at RFK site: Sources  The New York Times D.C. council set for Aug. 1 vote on updated Commanders stadium plan  NFL.com Breakfast links: Mendelson’s murky stadium deal  Greater Greater …

Trump’s pick to run the nation’s cybersecurity agency, Sean Plankey, evaded some questions about election security in his confirmation hearing with a Senate committee on Thursday morning. When Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) asked him if the 2020 election was rigged and stolen, the nominee said he had not reviewed that election’s cybersecurity and his personal opinions weren’t relevant. He acknowledged …

RNC chair to run for Senate in North Carolina after Lara Trump forgoes bid  The Washington Post RNC chair expected to run for Senate in North Carolina as Lara Trump opts out  NBC News RNC Chair Michael Whatley to seek open Republican-held Senate seat in battleground North Carolina: sources  Fox News Lara Trump won’t run for North Carolina senate seat  Axios Michael Whatley, R.N.C. …

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley intends to run for Senate in North Carolina and would have the White House’s full support, a source familiar with the matter told NBC News. President Donald Trump conveyed to Whatley in a direct discussion this week that he supported him for the seat, a separate source familiar with the matter said . President …

RNC chair Michael Whatley to run for Senate in North Carolina with Trump’s support  Politico Michael Whatley, R.N.C. Chairman, to Run for Senate in North Carolina  The New York Times Michael Whatley launches NC Senate campaign, steps down as GOP chairman  Raleigh News & Observer RNC Chair Michael Whatley expected to run for Senate in North Carolina  NBC News RNC Chairman Michael Whatley expected …

DC Council chair reaches amended deal with Commanders on RFK Stadium, sources say  WUSA9 DC Council chair reaches agreement with Commanders on stadium plans  NBC4 Washington Commanders hush on reports of altered DC stadium deal while mayor supports speedy council vote  WTOP Commanders, D.C. City Council near agreement on stadium development at RFK site: Sources  The New York Times Commanders and council chair reach …

MAGA Shares AI-Generated Fed Chair Resignation Letter on X  The Daily Beast 9-year-old Canadian girl whose father was charged with her murder was drowned, authorities say  Fox News Daughter of Man Charged in Her Killing Was Drowned, Authorities Say  The New York Times Cause of Death Revealed for Melina Frattolin, 9, as Father Faces Charges  People.com 9-year-old Montreal girl found in an upstate New …